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Paralegals use all different kinds of ways to organize documents. One thing they can do is put them into a notebook, and you might organize them from the beginning of the case to the end of the case in a notebook all organized with tabs, that tell the attorney exactly where everything can be located.Another…
In this video, Attorney Karen Geiger goes over the methods to position yourself as a top paralegal candidate after graduating. She’ll explain the things to be aware of and how you can position yourself as an invaluable component to your aspiring firm. She also discusses the importance of resumes and cover letters. Ready to start on…
Besides the paralegal certificate, what other certificates are offered at CLS by BARBRI? For one, they’re all interesting. Some of the courses that are offered are family law, so you can learn about working in a family law office, and what paralegals do in family law. There is also victim advocacy, which is really popular right…
In the following video, Attorney Karen Geiger explains the process for becoming a victim advocate, including certificate and education concentrations that deal with victim advocacy. She also discusses what that means for aspiring paralegals who share an interest in the specialized field. Interested in pursuing a concentration in paralegal victim advocacy? We can help! Contact…
A newly certified paralegal will face a litany of questions post-certification during a job interview. This is done so that law firms and prospective employers have a sense of the general knowledge of the paralegal and to gauge what level of value a paralegal will bring to their company. Watch as Karen Geiger explains some of the…
The common depiction of paralegals is never flattering. They’ve been regularly depicted as the lawyer’s or attorney’s right hand man, and this involves doing all the menial tasks that they simply don’t have time to do. Worse, there’s always this general consensus that there’s no advancement in their profession, and that it’s a legal dead…
The business landscape changes with each new innovation or opening of a new market. The skills you have may become obsolete within a few years. In such cases, adapting to the demands of your industry will enable you to keep or gain a competitive advantage. Getting a master’s degree will allow you to develop new…
Deciding between getting your paralegal certificate online or at a local school can be a little difficult. There are benefits and drawbacks to both approaches, so read on to find out what they are. For your education as a paralegal, you have options, and two of the most popular ones are enrolling in a college…
As a newly certified paralegal, you’ve got the education you need to become a valuable part of firm, but what about your skills? Read on to discover what tools you need in your chest to land your first job. Being a new paralegal can be a little tough when it comes to employment because while…
What matters more—your law school GPA or work experience? This is what many law students and would-be law students often wonder about when it comes to getting a job in the legal industry. After all, law school life involves balancing mountains of paperwork and readings with other demands for your time. So which one should…