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When you land your new paralegal job, you’ve got to keep in mind that the employer is investing in you. It costs thousands to train a new person, so the fact that you got the position means that the employer has faith in you. To live up to this commitment, you must be as prepared…
Being a paralegal is a rewarding career for many people, particularly those who are organized, enjoy research and have an interest in the law. If you’re thinking about becoming a paralegal, you’ll need to undergo training so you can meet your state’s standards, if any, and so you’re prepared to do your job to the…
If you enjoy research and critical thinking and you’re interested in the law, you’re probably starting to wonder if being a paralegal is the right job move for you. While there’s more than one path to becoming a paralegal, education is generally the preferred start these days. With education, you’ll have an advantage over the…
CLS by BARBRI has partnered with Dixie State University to offer an online paralegal certificate course and other certificate programs. The continuing education certificates include paralegal, legal secretary, legal investigation, and alternative dispute resolution. The online courses will take place over seven weeks, the paralegal program requires two seven-week sessions. Sessions begin October 17, 2016…
Paralegals fulfill a supporting role to attorneys by conducting some of the necessary interviews with key parties, taking notes during the discovery process, and by conducting important legal research. Listen as Attorney Karen Geiser explains what other roles paralegals play in the legal process: Interested in pursuing a career in paralegal studies? We can help! Contact…
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…
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…
Getting a paralegal certificate will involve hard work and some time and money on your part. Before you go down this road, here’s what you need to know first. Becoming a paralegal is an important personal step that is the start of a new career. Whether you’re planning on trying a local school or opting…