We’ve spent a lot of time talking about various skills that benefit paralegals. This month, we’re going back to basics for those who are just starting out. We’re going to discuss how to become a paralegal. It’s something we all wondered at some point before we started in the legal industry. In this post, we’re […]
Strong writing skills are essential to your job as a paralegal. The legal industry relies on good communication; and written communication is one of the most commonly relied upon modes. Between emails and letters to clients, opposing counsel, and court officers and various pleadings and responses, paralegals play an important role in helping ensure that […]
I work with a lot of lawyers. Primarily, I provide web content and social media management. Yet, I’ve also provided virtual paralegal services and worked in a traditional law office. Recently, I sat down (virtually!) with one of my clients, Megan Zavieh, to discuss what she looks for when she needs to hire a paralegal. […]
If you’re enrolled in a paralegal studies program or if you’re considering it, you probably have some questions about what you’ll learn in your classes. Of course, you could also have some inaccurate beliefs. Let’s face it – television shows that focus on legal matters are interesting and they can be fun to watch. Yet, […]
We’ve all done it: used social media to find out what we can about someone for personal reasons. Yet, the paralegal profession is subject to certain ethical rules. Is it ethical for paralegals to use social medial to get information on parties involved in an active case?
One of the most frustrating parts for paralegal students is finding that first job. There’s a lot of information out there online about finding a professional job in an industry. The problem is that not all of the information available is written from the perspective of someone who went through the process of finding that […]
If you’re thinking about going to school to become a paralegal, I have great news for you! There are more career options for paralegals than ever before. In this article, we’re going to discuss some exciting career options and you’ll learn how to tell if that career option is right for you. One more note […]
As 2017 draws to a close, many people are thinking about what they’d like to accomplish in 2018. Goal setting is a wonderful way to prioritize what you’d like to accomplish. Yet, many people find the process of goal setting an overwhelming proposition. In addition to following the SMART method for goal setting, which will […]
A new reality show emerged, and it centers around one of the world’s scariest occurrences: being interviewed for a job. The Job Interview brings the interview process live to your television. It involves real employers interviewing real people for real jobs. And job interviews? They are nerve-wracking. You’re being judged for your merits, your education, […]
When you’re a new paralegal or even as a paralegal student, it can be hard to find primary authorities during the research phase of a case. Yet, that’s not always easy to do in some areas of law; and even if you find some things that you think might be primary authority, how do you […]
The number one key to success is something that can be learned: time management. Whether you’re considering paralegal classes, balancing school with your other responsibilities, or a new paralegal, time management is an absolute necessity.
If you want to be a great paralegal studies student and a great paralegal, there’s one thing you must do. This one thing is something that most people either think they do really well or that they don’t have to do at all because they know everything.
Robin Bull holds a BS in Paralegal Studies and is the former Program Director of Paralegal Studies for Vatterott College in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Did You Know
Q: How long does it take to become a paralegal?
A: Most positions require at least an associates degree, which takes 2 years to complete.
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