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An Inside Look into Incarcerated Education

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An Inside Look into Incarcerated Education There is always an opportunity to grow and improve ones life, even while in prison, and Blackstone Career Institute is here to provide incarcerated education for those who are seeking a way to complete educational courses and expand their knowledge in a job field.

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The Power of Paralegal Mentors – An Interview with Ashley Stasiewich

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She was previously supervising graduates of the Paralegal Studies and Office Assistant program during their practicums as an office manager at Morrow Law, but she much prefers her current role working in higher education because it allows her to make a greater impact in educating future legal professionals.

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Is it Worth it to Become a Litigation Paralegal?

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However, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , the median annual wage for paralegals and legal assistants was $56,230 in 2021. The problem with relying on that number is that it includes legal assistants. However, bear in mind that some employers prefer candidates with formal college education.

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How to Become a Paralegal

How To Become A Paralegal

A good program won’t just send you through basic educational courses (like business math and English). It will also offer substantive legal courses as well as courses that essentially teach you how to be a paralegal. These paralegal programs are generally focused on one or two areas of law, such as family law or criminal law.

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6 Organizations to Join as a Paralegal to Boost Your Career

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Some reasons that paralegals might join professional organizations include opportunities for training, education, and certifications, as well as great networking opportunities. NALA was founded in 1975, and has become known as one of the top paralegal organizations mainly thanks to its educational programs and certifications.

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A Certificate in Legal Research to Advance in Your Paralegal Career

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This blog will explore the importance of legal research in a paralegal’s career and how Blackstone’s Foundations of Legal Research online certificate course can provide a crucial stepping stone. Additionally, we will highlight other educational opportunities available for paralegals through Blackstone.

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5 Certificates to Get Under $500

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Blackstone Career Institute is committed to offering distance education certificate courses that could give you the boost you want without breaking the bank. Ethics for Paralegals The Ethics for Paralegals course assists with the recertification requirements for CLEs for NALA and NALS paralegals.