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Five Superstars Changing the Paralegal Field

The Estrin Report

Currently, he is serving as the President of the International Practice Management Association (IPMA), an international organization for Paralegal and Practice Managers. Corporate Paralegal and Paralegal Educator Kai Williamson, M.Ed., As the host of the Paralegals on Fire! Kai Williamson, M.Ed.

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An Inside Look into Incarcerated Education

Blackstone Career Institute

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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Paving Your Way: Overcoming Obstacles to Land Your Dream Paralegal Job

Paralegal Bootcamp

If you haven’t noticed by now, most paralegal job openings require years of experience, even with a degree or certification. Finding Your Place Typically, you start as a legal assistant or legal secretary. Getting Started in the Legal Field – Legal Assistant/Secretary We all have to start somewhere.

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Paralegal Roles in Other Countries

Paralegal Bootcamp

With this being the case, we focus on a variety of paralegal, legal assistant, and administrative assistant legal positions in our home country. We’ll look at the paralegal role in a few different countries, what their role entails, and what kind of education (if any) is required to become a paralegal.

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How long does it take to become a paralegal?

Paralegal Bootcamp

Location matters In some major metropolitan areas, you will need an undergraduate degree plus a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program if you want to work in a law firm. While some of the larger firms have strict education and certificate requirements, others do not.

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Are Paralegals Meant to Survive This Decade?

The Estrin Report

The Bureau of Labor Statistics is out with their 2020 Occupational Outlook for Paralegals and Legal Assistants. Bottom line – it’s not a bad time to be in, or to be getting into, a paralegal or legal assistant position*. o 80% of paralegals and legal assistants earn between $32-82,000.

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Paralegal Career Choice: Public Service or Private Practice

Paralegal Bootcamp

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of paralegals and legal assistants is projected to grow 12 percent from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations. Paralegals and legal assistants held about 345,600 jobs in 2020. Federal Government 5%. Finance and Insurance 3%.