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Five Superstars Changing the Paralegal Field

The Estrin Report

A respected educator, Kai is also a popular instructor at UC Irvine’s Paralegal Program, where she teaches courses in corporate law, business law, introduction to law, and legal careers. Shelia Grela Litigation Paralegal Sheila Grela is a Senior Litigation Paralegal and an advanced certified paralegal (ACP) in eDiscovery.

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Graduation Virtual Live Stream - February 22, 2025

Paralegal.edu

Elisa collaborates with the companys business and operations teams to ensure third-party partners, vendors, and agents comply with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies. Born in Ecuador and raised in New York City, Elisa holds an Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies and a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice.

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What I Learned in Paralegal School vs On The Job

Paralegal Bootcamp

Stepping into the professional world as a paralegal can be both exciting and challenging. As someone who studied Paralegal Studies and worked hands-on as a paralegal, I reflect upon the valuable lessons I learned in school that provided a solid foundation, as well as the practical skills I had to acquire on the job.

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A Guide to Common Paralegal Studies Classes

How To Become A Paralegal

If you’re enrolled in a paralegal studies program or if you’re considering it, you probably have some questions about what you’ll learn in your classes. In this post, you’re going to learn a little bit about what you can expect to learn in your paralegal studies classes. . This may also be called a civil law class.

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The Confusion of Legal Assistant vs. Paralegal Titles

Paralegal Bootcamp

It’s also because every law firm has a different definition of what a legal assistant is. None of the definitions of the paralegal title have ever really changed much. In other words, a paralegal and a legal assistant were the same thing. That was at a time when law firms had legal secretaries. Probably not. Sometimes.

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Paralegal Career Growth – From Receptionist to Director

Paralegal Bootcamp

In our latest podcast episode, I interviewed Kim Barrett who started her career as a part-time law firm receptionist and is now the Director of Paralegals and Legal Professionals at a Global Law Firm. I got started in the legal industry because a friend of mine was working at a large law firm. No, I did not.

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

Paralegal Bootcamp

To gain the real legal experience requirements you need to qualify for those paralegal job postings, you can start as an entry-level legal assistant or legal secretary. Even starting as a receptionist at a law office is a great first step in gaining the legal experience you need. LEARN MORE 3.