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Legal Research Finally Demystified.

The Researching Paralegal

Legal Research Demystified, by Eric Voight, Professor of Legal Research and Writing, Faulkner University. I have a new favorite legal research textbook and reference guide for law and paralegal studentsLegal Research Demystified.

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Research Resource: How to Find Primary Authorities

My Paralegal Place

When you’re a new paralegal or a paralegal student, it can be hard to find primary authorities during the research phase of a case. Computer-assisted legal research platforms, such as LexisNexis or WestLaw, aren’t cheap. The post Research Resource: How to Find Primary Authorities appeared first on.

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Paralegal Schools Forget to Mention These Things

Paralegal Bootcamp

That would also help you figure out whether you want to use your paralegal certificate working in a law firm or look at alternative options for paralegal careers. Here are five things that new paralegal students should consider if they are choosing a paralegal career path. New paralegals don’t make a lot of money.

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Announcing Changes to the Online Paralegal Program to Lower Tuition Costs

Blackstone Career Institute

New paralegal students can now access the same quality, certification aligned curriculum at a lower price due to the removal of the certification bundle. The online Legal Assistant/Paralegal Program is designed to prepare students for entry-level work. There are 31 exams and seven assignments in the program.

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10 Things Attorneys Look For in a Paralegal

Paralegal Bootcamp

We give paralegals many effective time management strategies in just 60 minutes with our Get a Better Work/Life Balance course for paralegals. Research skills. 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.

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Top 5 Legal Writing Tips for Paralegals

How To Become A Paralegal

Yet, it’s not easy to learn to write well (particularly in the legal industry where getting your exact message across is important). Most paralegals (and lawyers) proudly display their ability to research and write a convincing argument. There are so many other tips that I could give you to help you improve your legal writing.

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A Guide to Common Paralegal Studies Classes

How To Become A Paralegal

Criminal law always excites paralegal students. Legal Research & Writing. Paralegal studies programs usually have two legal research and writing courses (unless you’re taking a post-graduate certificate program). Legal writing is much different from other forms of writing. Criminal Law.