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We have encountered countless students who, despite exhibiting a passion for law, find difficulty choosing the career path to take. Becoming a lawyer tends to be the default option for many students despite having an alternative option that actually suits them better. Paralegals are the less-glamorized, unsung heroes of the judicial sector, and there’s a…
You may think they’re just the lawyer’s support and shadow, but paralegals are more than those things. They can do a lot to lighten a lawyer’s load tremendously. They work from behind the scenes, but their efficiency is something clients won’t miss. Being a paralegal involves a lot of hard work. For this reason, and…
Paralegals should always keep up with their education because times change, but there’s offered out there classes in paralegal studies while you’re in school. If you have completed the basic paralegal and you get into a law firm that does an area of law that you’re interested in but you don’t have much knowledge, you…
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…
When you apply in the future, the interview is always the same. Your potential employer asks questions and you try to answer them honestly (and in a light that shows off your potential). The end of every interview is also the same: the employer gives you the opportunity to ask questions of your own. Rather than…
Here is the usual order of things for people who are seeking legal services: they visit the firms, ask what they need and close the deal. While these firms get the job done, the way they do things can be time-consuming and costly for clients and even for firms who also have other things to…
The news about the paralegal profession always focuses on the optimistic career outlook and the projected hiring percentage. While there is nothing wrong with the reports about positive employment opportunities, it is much better to discuss and understand how paralegal work can change lives. This is because people sometimes forget or put a little thought…
There is no doubt that technology has dramatically changed the practice of law. The advent of e-discovery alone allowed for greater efficiency when it comes to the management of documents in the law office. Aside from the fact that electronic files eliminated the need for extra storage space, they also now allow for easier collection…
While becoming a paralegal is a good and practical career choice, it is important that you choose a specific program that suits your capabilities. Specialization in a certain area will provide you with an edge once you enter the field. Choosing a paralegal program requires you to look into a wide scale of factors. Primarily,…
As an experienced paralegal, you probably have handled a myriad of cases through the years. You’re likely to possess more professional acumen than other lawyers, and that’s something that will help further your career. But, if you aspire more for your career, graduate-level paralegal studies may be something that could help in that aspect. There…