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Why Choose ABA Approved Paralegal Programs?
Paralegal programs are extremely common; there’s no definite number, but the American Bar Association estimates that there are more than 1200, including certificates, associate’s, and bachelor’s programs. However, not all of those are ABA approved paralegal programs. According to the…
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Guide to an Online Paralegal Degree
This is a comprehensive Guide to an Online Paralegal Degree. Please follow along to learn all you need in order to get started! For quite a while lawyers have been a decent seller on the entertainment market, from movies to…
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#BlackLivesMatter: A Guide to the Movement
Rooted in the experiences of Black people in this country who actively resist de-humanization, #BlackLivesMatter: A Guide to the Movement was conceived as a call to action. I first met Opal Tometi half an hour before an appearance at a…
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What is an ABA Paralegal?
In today's world, new legal issues appear daily. With the ever-increasing use of social media and mobile devices to conduct business as well as have fun and games, questions regarding privacy and other matters are at the forefront in law offices…
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What is a DWI Paralegal?
A DWI paralegal is a paralegal involved in the criminal defense of individuals accused of or charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI), also known as driving under the influence (DUI). A DWI paralegal assists lawyers hired by individuals needing to…
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What is a Freelance Paralegal?
A freelance paralegal otherwise referred to as a contract or virtual paralegal is in every sense of the word a business owner. Freelance paralegals offer services to various attorneys and organizations according to how the need arises. The services they…
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Are there refresher courses available for paralegals who are out of practice or move out of state?
Refresher training for paralegals is known by a variety of titles – paralegal refresher training, continuing legal education, lifelong learning, professional development…The list of names goes on, but the purpose is always the same – to afford paralegals additional training…
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Can Someone with an Expunged Criminal Record Become a Paralegal?
The legal industry is one of the most complex and strictly regulated industries in the nation. Hundreds of laws and regulations govern what is and is not acceptable behavior for lawyers and their agents. Within any particular law firm, there…
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What is a Bankruptcy Paralegal?
A bankruptcy paralegal is a paralegal who specializes in bankruptcy issues. They carry out research, draft correspondences and help in preparing and filing bankruptcy petitions. Apparently declaring bankruptcy is a legal procedure that should be done with the help of…
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Court TV Shows
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…
