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• Paralegals: The Future of the Profession

  March 1, 2016 Staff Editor

  Paralegals: The Future of the Profession Most Paralegals and Legal Assistants have an associate’s degree or a certificate in paralegal studies Current State of Paralegals and Legal Assistants 279,500 – The amount of working Paralegals in 2014 2014 Paralegal Median…

• 10 Interview Tips for Paralegals

  February 16, 2016 Oliver

  Maybe you’re just starting out, or maybe you’re trying to find the next rung in your paralegal career. Either way, we all need to put some thought into our interviews before we get there. Preparing yourself and making a good…

• Top 10 Non-Metro Areas for Paralegals

  February 16, 2016 Oliver

    Not everyone wants to live in a city. Luckily for legal professions, not everyone does! People in non-metro areas still need legal services, and lawyers everywhere need paralegals. Below, we’ll outline the best places for paralegals to work outside…

• 10 Resume Tips for Paralegals

  February 15, 2016 Oliver

  The resume is the first window a potential employer has into who you are as a professional. The resume and cover letter are your first impression, and your first chance to answer a potential employer’s questions, address their concerns and…

• 10 Job Search Tips for Paralegals

  February 13, 2016 Oliver

  Apart from pure luck, job hunting can be a real grind, and it's always hard to see what to do from within the job hunt. Paralegals can be found in a variety of settings, but how do you find the…

• 10 Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Paralegals

  December 15, 2015 Oliver

  1. Wooden Tablet and Phone Holders - $29 A paralegal will have many tools at his or her disposal, often using them all at once! This is a two-piece set of birch stands, one each for a tablet and a…

• The Federal Court System

  September 21, 2015 Staff Editor

  Most trials are handled at the state level; what does the federal court system do? Follow along to learn more! Understanding the Federal Court System If you get called for jury duty, it’s unlikely you’ll be heading to a federal…

• What states are flamethrowers legal in?

  May 10, 2015 Oliver

  Flamethrowers are one of the coolest weapons in human history. The ability to shoot fire at your target is an amazing feeling for any person. While flamethrowers are cool, many people may feel that flamethrower ownership is probably restricted where…

• Court TV Shows

  April 2, 2015 Staff Editor

  Court TV Shows Small Claims CourtCourts for settling legal disputes involving relatively small amounts of money (less than $1,000-$3,000). Meant to emphasize informality and timely resolution of disputes. ProducersFind parties with pending small claims court cases willing to appear in…

• Are We Still in a Law School Bubble?

  September 29, 2014 Staff Editor

  Skeptics have warned that the US is "overlawyered" for years. The growth in interest surrounding legal education, and the opening of new law schools, however, didn't betray such a problem. With close to half of law school grads having trouble…