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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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Is it Worth it to Become a Litigation Paralegal?

Paralegal Bootcamp

However, it’s essential to understand that the kind of litigation paralegal role you choose will influence your job satisfaction. 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.

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Paralegal Career Choice: Public Service or Private Practice

Paralegal Bootcamp

Paralegal Career Choice. Along with serving on the IPA’s board, she is also a member of the Harper College Advisory Board for Paralegal Studies. Throughout her 30-year career, she has worked in litigation, from the private law firm to the governmental sector, civil and criminal. ARE YOU NEW TO LITIGATION?

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Paralegal Roles in Other Countries

Paralegal Bootcamp

Paralegals – Depending on the role, and their jurisdiction (as I mentioned before) a paralegal can represent someone in court, draft complex legal documents (under the supervision of a lawyer) perform research, and many other substantial tasks. Podcast Show , and passionate about promoting the paralegal profession.

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The Power of Paralegal Mentors – An Interview with Ashley Stasiewich

Paralegal Bootcamp

In this interview with Ashley Stasiewich, a former paralegal turned full-time paralegal instructor at McEwen University in Canada, you’ll gain insight into the importance of mentorship and the impact paralegal mentors can have on aspiring paralegals. This is what you’ve been looking for!

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A Certificate in Legal Research to Advance in Your Paralegal Career

Blackstone Career Institute

The Importance of Legal Research in a Paralegal’s Career Legal research is more than just looking up case laws or statutes; it involves understanding how to find and interpret legal information that is pertinent to specific cases.

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The Confusion of Legal Assistant vs. Paralegal Titles

Paralegal Bootcamp

.” Source: [link] Get inspired by Kim Barrett’s story of her paralegal career growth from receptionist to Director. Litigation Paralegal Boot Camp Are you still waiting for on-the-job training that takes you through each phase of a litigation case and shows you what you can do to support your attorneys?