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Paralegals are often thought of as just support for lawyers, but what the job lacks in prestige, it makes up for with training and contributions to a firm or company that has a legal team. The job, after all, requires great determination, knowledge and practical understanding—characteristics that can also pave the way for a career…
If you work for a law firm, whether as a lawyer, legal secretary or paralegal, you know that computers are cogs in your operation. There’s no way you can come back to doing it all on paper. The automation, easy access, and all-in-one record storage revolutionized the way law firms work. But you probably know…
Workplace harassment is one of the trickiest cases a paralegal – or even a lawyer – can handle, as there are many gray areas in such cases. The most common problem is that victims often don’t know that they’re already being harassed and assume that the behavior is part of the office culture. Even if…
The best way to land a good job in the legal field as a legal assistant is simple: receive proper foundation through Legal Assistant training. Fortunately, you have endless options to choose from—which is a combination of good and bad news. Good, because you have choices; bad, because knowing which is the best can be…
If you’re expecting a paralegal career in the future, then it’s reasonable to also expect day-to-day client interviews. Just how important are interviewing skills in this kind of job? They’re valuable enough that many online paralegal programs offer an Interviewing and Legal Investigation course. It’s a scenario seen too often: paralegals left on their own…
At Legal Studies, we make sure our students and clients receive a holistic learning experience of the justice system. Our curriculum is comprehensive and covers the unique aspects of all related matters. For example, we have the Victim Advocacy Certificate, a course that focuses on preparing you to work in victim advocacy arenas, such as…
If you have always wanted to help people, you must have volunteered countless times. It is a noble quality to have, one missing on many people. Volunteering, yet, has one concern: it’s free. Nonetheless, the thought of helping people full time must have occurred to you. The problem is job opportunities in the industry are…
Are you ready for the rigors of law school or life as a lawyer? This profession entails a lot of sacrifice to become one of the best. Some firms take only the cream of the crop or those with years of experience in the industry. If you plan to get a high paying job at…
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…
Paralegals normally work with attorneys. They rarely receive glamorous awards like attorneys, but their responsibilities that go way beyond keeping deadlines and documents are important for any firm. With the improvements in technology, assuming duties effectively should be easier for paralegals. Still, it can be difficult to catch up with advancements. In spite of these…