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More Than Just an Assistant: Paralegal Work can Change Lives | CLS by BARBRI

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…

Ethics and E-discovery: Rules of Conduct to Remember

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…

ACT and SAT Tests: Preparing Yourself for College

So you’re ready for a course after high school. Before setting sights on your future college or university, however, you need to take an ACT or SAT assessment. These tests help higher education institutions identify the intellectual abilities of their applicants. Colleges and universities accept either or both ACT and SAT, so it’s up to…

Your Road Map to Choosing a Paralegal Program | CLS by BARBRI

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,…

Graduate-Level Paralegal Studies: Is It Worth Your Time?

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…

The Road to Becoming a Paralegal: Necessary Skills to Ensure Success

The paralegal profession is becoming one of the most sought-after occupations in the field of law, even edging out lawyers in terms of popularity. The stereotype that they are merely assistants to lawyers and attorneys is slowly fading, and many are seeing how respectable and arguably difficult it is to work as a paralegal. To…

Business Law for Paralegals: 5 Mediation Scenarios | CLS by BARBRI

Paralegals who have a keen interest in business law must have strong mediation skills and understand the common conflicts that occur in a commercial setting. Organizations of every size will often need the assistance of a neutral third party to resolve a dispute; this mediator will often be an experienced law firm. What cases will…