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Practice Area Switcharoo: Become An Expert in Anything

Attorney at Work

As you educate yourself about these issues, consider how you can use that legal brain of yours to help. Investigate Continuing Legal Education and Specialty Bar Groups. Educate yourself by seeking out relevant continuing legal education programs. Search the internet for “PracticeArea publications”.

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Japan district court orders disbandment of controversial Unification Church

JURIST

The Tokyo District Court ordered the dissolution of the Japanese branch of the Unification Church, colloquially known as “moonies”, following an inquest from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology into alleged violations of the Japanese Civil Code and Religious Corporations Act, according to local media.

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US Supreme Court announces January oral argument schedule, will hear issues of privilege, preemption and administrative procedure

JURIST

Here the question is one of tort law–the court must consider whether the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) preempts state law. If so, the tort claim must be litigated before the National Labor Relations Board, not a state court. On January 10, the court will hear arguments in Glacier Northwest, Inc.

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The History of Inmate Education

Blackstone Career Institute

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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Mentoring New Legal Assistants

Paralegal Bootcamp

In my own defense, the last 25 years of my career has been dedicated to one attorney as a contracted tort litigation paralegal. Just like in driver’s education, you can still take over or make a quick stop if necessary. In that moment it occurred to me I had gravely miscalculated my training and mentoring methods.

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How long does it take to become a paralegal?

Paralegal Bootcamp

While some of the larger firms have strict education and certificate requirements, others do not. Let’s start with a plan to look at which education path fits your budget and your paralegal career path. Especially at a time when the entire world is moving to an online education system. Step 3: Get Certified.

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What This Paralegal Has Learned After Working With Attorneys for 40 Years

Paralegal Bootcamp

I like to challenge myself (usually it’s some torturous electronic means), but I continue to educate myself and hone critical thinking skills. Learn 6 ways to expand your paralegal education here. Paralegal associations, webinars, and classes in areas of interest sharpen my skills. There is always more to learn. Learn to manage stress.