Early Education
January 19, 2010 by
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Early Education
Growing up in “the easternmost part of West L.A.,” Michael Judge remembers doing “very poorly academically” at his junior high school, then enrolling at Chaminade College Preparatory, which was then located in Los Angeles.
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Fast Growing and Well Paying: the Benefits of Being a Paralegal
January 18, 2010 by
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With job opportunities expected to grow by 22 percent through 2016, and with an annual median salary of over $40,000, it’s no wonder so many people want to become a paralegal. So what can you do to get your foot through the door and into this fast growing field?
What Does a Paralegal Do?Paralegals are also [...]
How to Become a Paralegal – 7 Tips When Studying a Paralegal Course
January 17, 2010 by
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Nowadays, how to become a paralegal is very easy especially if you are very interested in the job. Dedication also matters when becoming a paralegal since you will be able to deal with different kinds of people as well as scenarios.
Another term for a paralegal is a legal assistant, who is an experienced, knowledgeable and [...]
Bring your invitations to this party
January 16, 2010 by
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Bring your invitations to this party
Way back when, Thomas Payne wrote about the times that try men’s souls. I can relate. I have had a bit of a rough patch the last few weeks and I seem to be digging in rather than out.
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Online Degrees Can Charge Your Legal And Paralegal Careers
January 15, 2010 by
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The need for trained legal professionals and paralegals is expected to grow faster than the national average for job growth within the next five years. Stiff competition is expected, making your decision to enter the legal profession a critical one. The online program you choose will be a crucial decision affecting the level of success [...]
Accredited Paralegal Schools
January 14, 2010 by
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Two and half decades ago, paralegal education consists only of a handful of programs across the whole United States, with many legal offices, law firms, corporations, and government agencies providing only on the job trainings for prospective paralegals.
Today, on the job trainings still remain an important element in developing successful paralegals, but the [...]
Awards given at Maryland Legal Services gala
January 13, 2010 by
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Awards given at Maryland Legal Services gala
I t’s not every day you see the top judge in the state playing the role of party photographer. Robert Bell, chief judge of the Maryland Court of Appeals, snapped shots at the annual awards reception for the Maryland Legal Services Corp., which provides civil legal assistance to low-income [...]
For Immigrants, New Travel Concerns
January 12, 2010 by
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For Immigrants, New Travel Concerns
The fallout from the attempt to bring down a plane over Detroit has reverberated in Brooklyn, home to many immigrants from Yemen and Nigeria.
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Lucrative Paralegal Jobs
January 11, 2010 by
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Overview
Although lawyers are mostly responsible for legal court work, very often they allot their responsibilities to paralegals. One of the most important tasks of paralegals are to help the lawyers to prepare for hearings, trials, corporate meetings and closings. Paralegals perform the background investigation into the facts of the case and make sure that all [...]
Immigrants’ Reactions Vary on New Security Rules
January 10, 2010 by
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Immigrants’ Reactions Vary on New Security Rules
Abdul Alzundani, a clerk with the airline Yemenia, said of the new rules: “People who travel a lot, they’re getting used to it.”
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