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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 History of Inmate Education

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The History of Inmate Education Inmate education programs have been around for hundreds of years and have changed over time to reflect new findings on the most effective approaches. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic in Europe, countries like England and Germany also implemented educational initiatives within prisons. In the U.S.

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Paralegal Compliance Officer – An Interview with Melissa Andrews

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I want to let her tell you that story because I don’t want you to think that it was her undergraduate degree and all these other high-end certifications that got Melissa to where she is today. She started this new journey with this paralegal career. Criminal law is a big thing. Prefer Audio Instead of Reading?

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Is it Worth it to Become a Litigation Paralegal?

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Download Now Keep in mind that the median annual wage that is cited by the Bureau of Labor Statistics includes ALL paralegals AND legal assistants at ALL levels of experience, education, size of firm, and practice area that they work in. However, bear in mind that some employers prefer candidates with formal college education.

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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. Reasonably so.

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6 Organizations to Join as a Paralegal to Boost Your Career

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Paralegals are a perfect example of one career field that can benefit greatly from joining professional organizations. Some reasons that paralegals might join professional organizations include opportunities for training, education, and certifications, as well as great networking opportunities.

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11 Affordable Correspondence Courses for Incarcerated Individuals

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11 Affordable Correspondence Courses for Incarcerated Individuals If education programs are limited at your friend or loved one’s facility, consider enrolling them in an affordable correspondence course. The program includes 14 volumes covering a range of topics from criminal law to legal research and writing.