All You Need To Know About Freelance Paralegal
December 26, 2009 by
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Like any other profession, individuals who have already experienced working in a law firm for a couple of years begin to be a freelance paralegal for a variety of reasons. A lot of them say that they get the advantage of having a flexible schedule because they owe their time and they do not have [...]
Should a paralegal program be approved by the bar association?
December 25, 2009 by
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There is only one paralegal program in my town, but when I checked out which ones were approved it wasn’t on there. Does that really effect whether or not you are hired? Should I move to a place where they do have an approved one?
Legal Assistant Education – Requirements to Become a Paralegal
December 24, 2009 by
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A legal assistant education covers everything that a legal assistant or paralegal needs to know. It may cover different paralegal programs, courses, degrees or certificates.
A paralegal profession can be a rewarding and challenging career. It is becoming one of the top most hired in the job market nowadays. A paralegal or legal assistant is the [...]
Is that true that employers favor paralegal certificates approved by the American Bar Association better?
December 23, 2009 by
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As I know, the paralegal program in Suffolk University is the only one in Boston area that is approved by the ABA. But does that really really matter that certificate has to be approved by ABA for job searching? thanks alot.
Is Suffolk a good choice? thanks
Facts And Insights Of California Paralegal
December 22, 2009 by
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There are currently no California laws that govern the licensing of California paralegals. But in an effort to standardize more the parameters of a paralegal work from the legal viewpoint, the California Alliance of Paralegal Associations (CAPA) promulgated during the year 2000 legislative session a legislation that aimed to do just that. This legislation was [...]
which of the following is a professional paralegal association?
December 20, 2009 by
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A-The American Bar Association
B-The Paralegal Licensing Board
C-The National Association of Legal Assistants
D-The Model Group of Paralegals
The Pros and Cons of the Paralegal Profession
December 19, 2009 by
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The paralegal (also known as legal assistant) profession is one of the fastest growing professions at this moment. In the past several years, it has become a profession that requires higher education levels than ever before due to the onslaught of new technologies.
By having a legal assistant prepare first drafts and do the research pertaining [...]
if i do a bar association accredited paralegal associates degree program can i go straight to law school?
December 18, 2009 by
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if not what courses should i take at a community college to work towards being a lawyer?
Paralegal Careers for the Legally Minded
December 17, 2009 by
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Paralegal careers are constantly in demand, and even more so when the economy is down and attorney fees need to be cut. If you enjoy law and doing research while diving deep into the details, and are capable of performing mundane administrative duties as well, a paralegal career might be the profitable career for you.
A [...]
History Of The Paralegal Profession
December 16, 2009 by
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When you find the legal world appealing, you might as well get yourself acquainted with the history of the paralegal profession. It is not that ancient as it only started in the 1970s. However, court cases still need to be handled by a legitimate lawyer who passed the bar examination in order for the whole [...]