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The Confusion of Legal Assistant vs. Paralegal Titles

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It was in their FAQ for their paralegal certificate program. Yes, there is a difference between a legal assistant and a paralegal! For Paralegals Most paralegal positions require a minimum of an associate degree in paralegal studies or a paralegal certificate.

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Graduation Live Stream - February 26, 2022

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A total of 121 paralegal credentials will be conferred. Paralegal Certificates will be awarded to 102 graduates , and Associate of Applied Science Degrees will be awarded to 19 graduates. Congratulations graduates on your hard work, dedication, and accomplishment.

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How Paralegals Can Avoid UPL

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Unfortunately, the rules regulating UPL can often be confusing, sometimes resulting in unknowing breaches that can prove costly to a paralegal’s career. While they teach paralegal ethics in most paralegal certificate programs, it is often difficult to apply those ethics until you are working as a paralegal in the real world.

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Paralegal Roles in Other Countries

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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. Compared to the US, paralegals in Canada are rarely, if ever, regulated.

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Paralegal Career Choice: Public Service or Private Practice

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Paralegal Career Choice. Christine Rekash, RP, is a Criminal Paralegal Specialist with the United States Department of Justice and serves on the Illinois Paralegal Association Board of Directors. As a graduate of Bradley University, she began her legal career at the law firm of McDermott, Will and Emery in Chicago.

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Paralegal Compliance Officer – An Interview with Melissa Andrews

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I want to let her tell you that story because I don’t want you to think that it was her undergraduate degree and all these other high-end certifications that got Melissa to where she is today. She started this new journey with this paralegal career. I had gotten some compliance and privacy certifications by 2019.

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10 Things Attorneys Look For in a Paralegal

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We give paralegals many effective time management strategies in just 60 minutes with our Get a Better Work/Life Balance course for paralegals. Most paralegal certificate programs include a class or two on legal research skills that teach students how to find and cite case law and regulations. Research skills.