Laws Legal Research Paralegal Certificate 
Paralegal Bootcamp
APRIL 27, 2023
How many times have you seen posts on LinkedIn and social media that go something along the lines of, “ I went and got a paralegal certificate, but I can’t get a paralegal job without any experience. How do I land my first paralegal job?”? The firm I was with didn’t do a lot of legal research.
Paralegal Bootcamp
MARCH 16, 2025
You finish your paralegal certificate and land your first job, and it’s just not clicking. But before you decide that the paralegal profession isn’t for you, consider whether it might be the practice area that’s the mismatch. Corporate work is nothing like family law, which is nothing like personal injury.
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Paralegal Bootcamp
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
But after they’ve got you enrolled and you’re in the paralegal certificate program, it would be helpful for you to also hear the downsides of being a paralegal so that you can be better prepared for your new career. New paralegals don’t make a lot of money. Check out my podcast episode on paralegal salaries.
Paralegal Bootcamp
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Regardless of where you are in Canada, paralegals have very similar duties to those of paralegals in the US. in Alberta, for example, a paralegal is not allowed to represent another person in court, but they can in Ontario or British Columbia. Here’s the interesting part.
Paralegal Bootcamp
JULY 24, 2023
This is because some paralegals might prefer a corporate setting as an in-house paralegal, while others might thrive in a law firm setting working in civil litigation or other commercial litigation. A litigation paralegal is a legal professional who provides vital support to attorneys who work in the area of litigation.
Paralegal Bootcamp
NOVEMBER 29, 2020
Working in the legal profession means having a good working knowledge of many different technologies, including: Law firm billing software. Online research tools. As a paralegal working under the direct supervision of an attorney, you are a representation of that attorney (and your law firm). Research skills.
Paralegal Bootcamp
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
Being a paralegal and having a paralegal degree are two different things. This is why most law firms don’t hire a paralegal graduate without experience right out of paralegal school. You don’t learn much from your paralegal certificate/associate that applies to your day-to-day job.
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