Legal Studies Blog

Many people will point out that the law is one of the most difficult professions in the world. It is one of the most stressful jobs to be in, and even getting through college is battleground on its own. Despite this, it is also one of the more prestigious and rewarding professions out there, as…

There are many skills that a good paralegal should have, but if you focus on these five you should be in good shape. First and foremost would be critical thinking. You’re going to be given random fact patterns for a particular client’s case and you’re going to have to take that and identify relevant, on-point,…

Because of the nature of their work, paralegals are often pigeonholed into possessing a single set of skills, albeit unwittingly by even the most well meaning of firms. Some lawyers are genuinely surprised to discover that their paralegals have skills that lie outside the scope of the law. But this can only be a good…

The Paralegal Difference While paralegals are recognized as important in law firms, only a few people know how they actually work to improve a legal practice. More often than not, they are often thought of as secretaries or administrative assistants. For starters, paralegals are professionals who have educational qualifications and proper training to carry out…

Are you interested in getting a job as a paralegal? Do you feel unsure that your educational background has properly prepared you to pursue your dream? Let CLS by BARBRI answer your burning questions. For more information about online or live paralegal training, paralegal certifications, or our other training courses for the legal support field,…

Paralegals play many indispensable roles during personal injury cases, and these require a certain skillset. If you are well trained and educated, you can make an enormous impact on how successful the case will be. Because of this, firms are always on the lookout for talented paralegals who can assist the attorneys at every stage…

Are you interested in getting a job as a paralegal? Do you feel unsure that your educational background has properly prepared you to pursue your dream? Let CLS by BARBRI answer your burning questions. For more information about online or live paralegal training, paralegal certifications, or our other training courses for the legal support field,…

CLS by BARBRI has several courses that focus on paralegal training. In addition to our advanced paralegal and paralegal certificate courses, we also have certificate programs on employment law, personal injury for paralegals, advanced legal research and writing, and software essentials for the law office. Our employment law certificate course focuses on labor law in…

CLS by BARBRI has several courses that focus on paralegal training. In addition to our advanced paralegal, and paralegal certificate courses, we also have certificate programs on employment law, personal injury for paralegals, advanced legal research and writing, and software essentials for the law office.   For more information about online or live paralegal training,…

You do not need a Bachelors degree. There are a wide variety of ways to get your foot in the door to become a paralegal, and it’s not necessarily required that you have a Bachelors degree. For more information about online or live paralegal training, paralegal certifications, or our other training courses for the legal…