Legal Studies Degree | CollegeInfoPro.com

Job titles for legal studies degree holders Attorney/lawyer Legal secretary Legal assistant or paralegal Administrator/office manage Attorney recruiting office Controller Financial manager Human resource manager Records clerk Library assistant Information systems manager Docket/calendar clerk Salary you can expect after successfully completing a legal study program As a profession in the legal field you may expect a remuneration some where in the range of $59,061-$119,827 depending upon the position and industry you are in, your qualification and the years of experience in the field. Legal [more...]

Date: 2010-05-07 01:44:08

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Virtual Assistant Services @ Academic Writing Consultancy

Virtual Assistants come from a variety of business backgrounds, but the single-most important qualification to become a Virtual Assistant is at least five (5) years administrative experience earned in the real (non-virtual) business world working in upper level capacities such as administrative assistant, executive assistant, secretary, legal assistant, paralegal, legal secretary, real estate assistant, office manager, etc. From this level of experience, a VA is expected to possess the skill sets, training and business knowledge which are the hallmark of a truly qualified Virtual [more...]

Date: 2009-07-23 19:05:03

new to florida: the florida registered paralegal program

05.20.08 New to Florida: The Florida Registered Paralegal Program Posted in Education + Training, Legal Help at 6:19 am by admin Starting today, it is possible to enroll into the Florida Registered Paralegal Program. Approximately 300 people have requested the application thus far, with more expected to download it directly from the Florida Bar’s website. You will also need to make a $150 payment to cover the application fee. When an applicant is approved they will be told by mail with certificates and welcome packets arriving in approximately two weeks. By taking part in this program, [more...]

Date: 2008-05-20 11:19:39

IP Paralegal\Legal Assistant

Assist patent attorneys in carrying out legal aspects of business. Paralegal/Legal Assistant is responsible for support functions concerning U.S. and foreign Crop Protection patent files handled in Greensboro. . Review and docket incoming correspondence and documentation from USPTO concerning U.S. patent applications, and incoming correspondence from foreign associates concerning foreign patent applications and/or patents forward to attorney for review. . Prepare and file all documents required for filing and prosecuting US, International and foreign patent applications. . Format, finalize [more...]

Date: 2010-05-01 14:40:19

What is the position of a paralegal?

What exactly is a Paralegal? What can i do with an associates or bachelors degree in paralegal studies? What can i do with an associates or bachelors degree in paralegal studies? What are the primary responsibilitiess of such a position? Is there room for advancement? What is a REALLY quality online program to earn such degrees? And please, no profane nor obscene comments. Let’s keep it Holy. Thank you in advance for your professional, poignant and articulate responses. : ) Paralegals usually start out as case clerks. This involves stuff like calendaring appointments for lawyers, sometimes [more...]

Date: 2010-05-08 00:36:05

Online Paralegal Courses

Online paralegal programs can be completed in as little as six months or can take up to four years, depending on the course of education the student chooses. Online paralegal courses are offered through written coursework, reading assignments, email, online chats and virtual lectures. Seven out of ten paralegals are employed by law firms and the rest work for government agencies and corporate legal departments, with a small number offering their services on a freelance basis to attorney and agencies. The United States Department of Labor states that the largest employers of paralegals within [more...]

Date: 2010-04-29 17:50:48

Career Services » 1L Career Services Newsletter: December 1, 2009

To that end, we respectfully request that you post the attached announcement of our 2009 Law Student Writing Competition on your school’s website and distribute this announcement by any other means you deem appropriate. The rules of the contest are posted on the Association’s website . Entry deadline is December 31, 2009. Please contact Bryant G. Snee (bryant.snee@usdoj.gov) if you have any questions. 5. North Carolina State Government Internship Program – Deadline January 20, 2010 The prestigious and competitive North Carolina State Government Internship Program is offering up to 65 [more...]

Date: 2009-12-11 18:46:50

Astonishing Guide On the Topic of Paralegal | forensic nursing

Paralegal training will get ready you to turn into a paralegal, that is certainly one of the most lucrative professions inside the US today. As a paralegal, you might be a legal assistant. You assist legal professionals to handle their conditions and even argue them in court. Your responsibilities are immense, and although you don’t truly try the conditions yourself, you offer every one of the grist essential for legal professionals to perform so. You also sustain records and do plenty of associated jobs which set the genuine wheels in motion. So, it is a terrific thought to become a [more...]

Date: 2010-05-06 17:15:00

Seeking Paralegal/ Legal Asst. Position (Utah Bar Marketplace)

Seeking a Legal Assistant/ Paralegal position in the Salt Lake City area. I am an educated, goal-oriented self-starter with experience in leadership, education, and retail. I am a quick learner with a proven record of reliability and am able to communicate with professionalism verbally and in writing. Specifically, I have classroom and practical experience with legal research and writing. I am proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel, and can type consistently at 70 WPM. If you are interested, please do not hesitate to contact me at joncole84@gmail.com and I can send you my resume and [more...]

Date: 2010-01-22 11:50:59

Immediately looking for Legal Secretary - Abu Dhabi - United Arab ...

Job Title: Legal Secretary Location: Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates Job Requirements: /Post graduate diploma, preferably in Legal Secretarial or Paralegal disciplines. /Minimum 4-10 years experience with a Law Firm, in-house law department, large corporation or an international consulting firm, preferably in a legal assistant or paralegal role. /Contract administration experience in the context of a law firm or a major corporation. /Strong computer skills including with Word, Excel, PowerPoint. /Ability to work in high pressure environment with challenging time constraints. /Fluent in [more...]

Date: 2010-01-16 10:28:31

On Line Paralegal Studies - Cavite Philippines Pride Of Filipinos

Below is a comprehensive or let me say, a good resource of Online Paralegal Studies that may help you out in your quest into the On Line Paralegal Studies. Paralegal Studies - Online Paralegal Certification Programs Image Credit: www.gwu.edu American Institute For Paralegal Studies AIPS http://www.americanparalegal.edu/ Nationally Accredited Online Paralegal Training National Paralegal College NPC http://nationalparalegal.edu/ Browse Online Paralegal Degrees http://www.elearners.com/online-degrees/paralegal.htm Paralegal & Legal Services Degree and Programs [more...]

Date: 2010-04-23 02:39:00

Paralegal Today: The Essentials & Bankruptcy Supplement Package ...

Product Description Paralegal Today: The Legal Team at Work, fourth edition, makes the paralegal field come alive for the student. It uses real-world examples, offering practical application of each concept discussed, and further enhances this focus with hands-on activities throughout. The text gives the student a thorough introduction to not only the legal system in general, but to specific areas of the law and the paralegal’s integral role as a member of the legal team. The student g… More >> Buy Paralegal Today: The Essentials & Bankruptcy Supplement Package at [more...]

Date: 2010-05-08 07:49:15

Want To Upgrade As A Paralegal?

The National Federation of Paralegal Association or approved by the American Bar Association. The National Federation of Paralegal Associations recommends that a person should have a bachelor's degree to practice as a Paralegal, though this recommendation falls short by almost 50% according to a survey conducted recently to check the qualifications of practicing paralegals in the Unites States, employers are sticking to a bachelor's degree as the basic entry requirement for a paralegal. This is, no doubt, because the work of a Paralegal entails a commensurate intellectual capacity, just as a [more...]

Date: 2010-04-29 19:57:54

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Even though unemployed it is not my intention nor desire to stay that way long. My intent/goal is to become Paralegal upon graduation from Washburn University (although not happen until pay Spring 09 cost so can enroll in Fall 09 and Spring 10). Have been searching for jobs as well as following unemployment rules to receive that money. They first denied me these benefits thus caused me to appeal with legal, justly, and rightfully grounds especially since not voluntarily quit or fired straight out (instead manager suspended me for false cause and unjust reasons). So that’s why not even get [more...]

Date: 2010-05-01 14:25:59

scaRRedcat » Inday Espina-Varona » COMELEC ACCREDITS THREE, NOT ...

Lente volunteers, mostly lawyers and paralegal workers, are being deprived of access to clustered polling precincts because members of some Board of election Inspectors have this misimpression. Comelec has granted the official accreditation to Lente as its national citizens’ arm mainly on the basis of its nationwide network of volunteers it has created for the 2010 presidential elections and its participation in the 2007 mid-term elections and 2008 Autonomous Region for Muslim Mindanao (ARRM) elections. In its April 26 en banc meeting, Comelec chair Jose Melo and the six commissioners have [more...]

Date: 2010-05-09 16:38:13

Legal Process Outsourcing | Online Law Schools Information

Legal outsourcing can be classified into two processes. They are low skilled quantitative tasks or high end qualitative tasks. Low skilled quantitative tasks include the following: Paralegal services and legal coding Corporate secretarial services Legal memo development Transcription Document management Litigation support Data entry High end qualitative tasks include the following: Intellectual property rights (IPR) Patent search and application drafting Trade mark and copyright registration Legal research Document review and analysis and intelligence services. Outsourcing legal work helps [more...]

Date: 2010-04-29 22:37:37

(Guide) Pursuing a Career as a Paralegal

The Pathway to Postbaccalaureate Certificate program is intended for students that have obtained a bachelor’s degree and are seeking a career as a paralegal. The program is designed to provide the foundational paralegal skills and knowledge needed so graduates can communicate in a legal environment, conduct legal research, and evaluate sources, as well as understand the court system, law office management, and litigation. Success in the online paralegal program at Kaplan University is built on a strong foundational knowledge, the beginning of which is acquired at the high school level. [more...]

Date: 2010-01-04 00:55:02

Online Legal and Paralegal Schools - Online Legal and Paralegal ...

An online degree at this level will take approximately 60 credit hours or four full time semesters to complete. Curriculum may include the study of legal research, administrative law, criminal law, contracts, legal analysis, and more. ... Degrees and certification can allow students to start their careers in areas such as corporate legal departments, law firms, and state and federal government agencies. Students who wish to obtain the career training necessary for [more...]

Date: 2010-05-09 03:03:52

Profile in Practice: Catherine (Kitty) Raye-Wong « CEB Blog – Your ...

Kitty: As a certified specialist by the California Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California in estate planning, trust and probate law, I focus in the areas of estate planning, trusts and their administration, probate, conservatorships and guardianships.  I also serve San Mateo County as court appointed independent counsel for various matters. I chose my area of law very early on while working during the day as a legal secretary, then probate/trust paralegal, attending college at night continually from the age of 17.  As one of the primary caregivers for my aging [more...]

Date: 2010-05-07 15:57:18

Paralegal Duties

Besides this, it is mandatory for the candidate to pass the Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) exam conducted by the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA). Effective communication skills are of prime importance as the paralegals have to deal with different types of people of diverse backgrounds. Paralegal Salary Range Working as assistants to the lawyers is enriching experience for any learner and so the prospective paralegals must take maximum advantage of the opportunity and learn the skills of this field. The paralegal salary range for the lowest 15% of the legal assistants are [more...]

Date: 2010-03-09 06:00:29

Paralegal, civil litigation east sussex - Training contract ...

PARALEGAL, CIVIL LITIGATION - 2 YEARS PQE EAST SUSSEX Great new opportunity has arisen for a Civil Litigation Paralegal, to join a well respected and dynamic firm based in East Sussex. The ideal candidate will have 2 years Civil Litigation Experience, be able to communicate effectively at all levels and have the drive and desire to further develop their skills and career. Salary 20-35 K Civil Litigation, Paralegal, Legal Executive, Law, East Sussex, West Sussex, Kent PARALEGAL, CIVIL LITIGATION - 2 YEARS PQE EAST SUSSEX Law Staff Legal Recruitment Limited are a recruitment agency, all [more...]

Date: 2010-05-07 03:37:44

Online Degrees Can Charge Your Legal And Paralegal Careers

The need for trained legal professionals and paralegals is expected to grow faster than the national average for job growth within the next five years. Stiff competition is expected, making your decision to enter the legal profession a critical one. The online program you choose will be a crucial decision affecting the level of success you enjoy. While paralegals and legal assistants once were trained on the job, employers today are increasingly depending upon employees who have already completed some type of formal legal education or training. That's why a legal or paralegal [more...]

Date: 2010-05-04 04:25:56

Paralegal, civil litigation - east sussex - Training contract ...

PARALEGAL, CIVIL LITIGATION - 2 YEARS + PQE - EAST SUSSEX Great new opportunity has arisen for a Civil Litigation Paralegal, to join a well respected and dynamic firm based in East Sussex. The ideal candidate will have 2 years Civil Litigation Experience, be able to communicate effectively at all levels and have the drive and desire to further develop their skills and career. Salary 20-35 K Civil Litigation, Paralegal, Legal Executive, Law, East Sussex, West Sussex, Kent PARALEGAL, CIVIL LITIGATION - 2 YEARS + PQE - EAST SUSSEX Law Staff Legal Recruitment Limited www.law-staff.co.uk are [more...]

Date: 2010-05-08 03:49:26

Practical Paralegalism: Paralegal and Legal Assistant Have ...

A blog celebrating paralegals - and sharing a few cautionary tales Lynne DeVenny is a N.C. State Bar Certified Paralegal at Elliot Pishko Morgan P.A. in Winston-Salem, NC. She has over 20 years of work experience in plaintiffs' litigation and specializes in workers’ compensation and serious injury cases. She is the co-author with attorney J. Griffin Morgan of Workers’ Compensation Practice for Paralegals (Carolina Academic Press 2008). A huge fan of social media, she was thrilled to be included in OnlineBestCollege's "100 Top Twitter Feeds for Law Students". View my complete [more...]

Date: 2010-05-02 22:41:00

Title: Intake Paralegal

A paralegal degree, paralegal certification or extensive legal experience is required. Knowledge of the legal system, familiarity with legal case management software systems, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and basic business ... The Intake Specialist is based in the Alabama State Bar Center in Montgomery but must be able to travel throughout the State of Alabama, or elsewhere, as needed. Salary is commensurate with experience; comprehensive and generous benefits package, [more...]

Date: 2010-01-25 11:20:00

Choose Right ABA Approved Paralegal Programs With few Easy Steps

ABA stands for American Bar Association, a voluntary association for professional law industry of the United States with around 400,000 members. Its mission is to provide guidelines for law school accreditation, assistance and field information for the lawyers and paralegals, and legal education for both the public and the professionals. Each state or local laws have different requirements for paralegals. Right now, around 1000 of the educational institutions have certificate or degree programs for paralegals; with 250 of them are approved by ABA. Though formal education is not mandatory in [more...]

Date: 2010-04-29 16:00:19

paralegal registered programs in florida

Filed under: College Education, Legal Hub — admin at 10:36 am on Thursday, June 5, 2008 In Florida, the Registered Paralegal Program comes into effect today. Many more people are still expected to download the application from the Florida Bar’s website, in addition to the 300 who have requested it already. A standard $150 application fee will also be required of all applications. Within about two weeks, approved applicants will receive notification via mail, including certificates and welcome packets. There are two levels to the paralegal program, which also includes a system for [more...]

Date: 2008-06-05 15:36:46

A Word to the Wise about Online “Legal Assistant Certification”

He refers to "legal assistant certification" again later in the article. Sure, you can get a paralegal or legal assistant degree or certificate online, with a value very much dependent on the reputation of the program and the quality of the training - but you can't become a certified paralegal or legal assistant without passing one of the voluntary national exams offered by organizations such as NALA, NFPA or NALS, or meeting the requirements in states that offer voluntary certification for paralegals. Vicki Voisin, The Paralegal Mentor, has a fantastic post "Why Should You Be Certified" at [more...]

Date: 2010-02-19 00:27:00

California Paralegal Schools | California Vocational Schools

Here is a list of California paralegal schools which offer a wide variety of degrees and diplomas in the legal field. Find a school nearby that offers paralegal studies or legal secretary training. We’ve also gathered information about a career as a paralegal or legal secretary, located at the bottom of the page. Click on a school to find more specific information or just scroll down the page through all the schools and their programs. Learn more about a career as a paralegal from someone who actually works in the field today. Read our interview with a paralegal who talks about the pros and [more...]

Date: 2009-04-09 02:25:05

personal injury defense

“Torts personal injury litigation“, 4th Edition is a necessity for paralegal and legal secretary students. Complete with current “hot topic” legal issues, this 4th edition provides an in-depth overview of the law of torts and identifies the role of the paralegal within tort litigation. Case studies examine such timely controversial issues as AIDS, the alleged tort committed by President Clinton,… How to Win (& Survive) a Lawsuit: The Secrets Revealed $15.95 TRIAL SECRETS OF THE MASTERS! With more than 15 million civil lawsuits filed in the U.S. each year, the odds are high that [more...]

Date: 2010-04-30 19:20:12

Patent Paralegal Career: New Training Course Covers Basics of ...

Intellectual Properties Enterprises, Inc, an educational publishing company, announced the launch of a new self-paced course aimed at helping paralegals and secretaries interested in pursuing patent law as a career. Paralegals and legal secretaries are currently in high-demand. The U.S. Department of Labor projects that the paralegal profession will grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2010. There are many specialties a paralegal may choose from. One of the most in-demand and high paying is in the field of patent law. Paralegals entering this specialty are commonly called [more...]

Date: 2010-04-30 13:23:06

Online Degrees Can Charge Your Legal And Paralegal Careers - NZ ...

The need for trained legal professionals and paralegals is expected to grow faster than the national average for job growth within the next five years. Stiff competition is expected, making your decision to enter the legal profession a critical one. The online program you choose will be a crucial decision affecting the level of success you enjoy. While paralegals and legal assistants once were trained on the job, employers today are increasingly depending upon employees who have already completed some type of formal legal education or training. That's why a legal or paralegal [more...]

Date: 2010-05-07 05:23:38

divorce360.com | Everything You Need To Know About Paralegals

Along with the definition, states also have separate certification or licensing processes for paralegals. Some states do not even require a paralegal to hold a certificate, Wishart said. Because paralegals are not legally allowed to provide their clients with advice, Wishart said many independent paralegals avoid direct contact with their customers. “Somebody who prepares documents can’t give advice, but they have the knowledge,” Wishart said. “It’s a very fine line that cannot be crossed.”   d360: What is collaborative divorce? To avoid crossing that line, Wishart, as with [more...]

Date: 2008-05-13 05:00:00

The Paralegal Does More Than Make Coffee!

As the main purpose of a paralegal is to lighten the workload of the attorney, it is more a matter of delegating important, relevant tasks, rather than doing the meaningless tasks that the attorney himself simply does not want to do.  One example is in a case process.  It is often the paralegal who has the task of locating the most current codes of law and procedure that are the most relevant to the case the attorney will be working on.  As many of these are subject to frequent changes, the paralegal must determine not only what is relevant but what is the most up-to-date.  Interviewing [more...]

Date: 2010-05-07 16:34:52

How to Become a Paralegal ? 7 Tips When Studying a Paralegal Course

It is important that the college you have chosen for your paralegal straining is ABA approved to ensure the legalities of the programs or courses offered. (3) Settle to finish either a two-year or four-year paralegal certificate program to make sure that you’ll be working for excellent organizations. (4) Take time to visit some colleges or institutions that you know offer degrees and certificates on how to become a paralegal. As you visit, check on their proficiency on paralegal courses. (5) Once the college and programs are settled, choose an area of your legal specialization before [more...]

Date: 2010-04-30 09:44:03

Paralegal School Bachelor degree programs can

Paralegal School Bachelor degree programs can provide majors, minors, and concentrations in paralegal studies within another major, such as medicine or business. Bachelor degrees in paralegal studies are in-depth programs for students seeking entry-level positions in law firms, or for career advancement in current occupations.Master of Arts – Paralegal (MA-P) and Master of Science – Paralegal (MS-P) degree programs at graduate colleges and universities provide advanced degree studies in law-related subjects of legal administration and legal studies.Paralegal School degrees prepare [more...]

Date: 2010-04-25 09:44:09

The Darrow Scholarship « Anita's Love

As I expanded my mind with University and paralegal studies, I began to appreciate the logical workings of an attorney’s mind. Once again my father’s voice rose up to greet me, with a strong respect and reverence for education. I knew if I could grasp onto the knowledge which I richly deserved, I would hold a priceless treasure that would withstand the ebbs and flows which life would bring my way. Now, I am working closely with attorneys in my career as a paralegal. With this connection to the legal profession, I observe the persuasive abilities possessed by many attorneys. I am awed by [more...]

Date: 2010-01-18 12:00:06

“Attorney Supervision,” Running & Capping, and the Rogue Paralegal

On the other hand, they avoid the expense and hassle of proving their education and experience, obtaining a bond and registering as a Legal Document Assistant. To add insult to injury, this type of advertising conveys the impression that the illegal operator actually provides “more” or “better” services than the typical registered LDA. Whereas the LDA’s advertising explains that we are not attorneys and cannot give legal advice, the illegal “paralegal” has an attorney “on staff” who can advise her clients, affording the consumer a “value-added” service. Our contract is [more...]

Date: 2008-05-23 20:18:00

Advantages And Disadvantages Of The Paralegal Profession - Article ...

Advantages And Disadvantages Of The Paralegal Profession By: Ket Ledford The paralegal profession can be called one of the most needed professions of our time. Nowadays any lawyer intends to engage a paralegal. A paralegal’s duties are various. And any lawyer understands that there is much to gain from paralegal’s help. A legal assistant is to do a lot of things from researching a legal case to fulfilling all the documents required. There are a lot of things to do for those who have chosen this profession. However, as any other one it can have some advantages and disadvantages. All [more...]

Date: 2010-05-07 17:05:51

Paralegal Job Description | City Law Jobs

Add your content (1) Blog (21) Career Centre (16) City Guides (7) Birgmingham (1) Bristol (1) Edinburgh (1) Leeds (1) London (1) Manchester (1) City Law Jobs Advice (16) Courses (8) News (24) On the Move (13) Professional & Legal Groups (23) ILCA (1) ILEX (1) Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs (1) Leeds Junior Lawyers Division (1) Newcastle and North East JLD (1) Plymouth Junior Lawyers Division (1) South Wales Trainee Solicitors Group (1) Swansea Junior Lawyers (1) Yorkshire Law Society (1) Uncategorized (4) A paralegal job requires a qualification from training and education in order to [more...]

Date: 2010-03-10 11:38:03

Paralegal College - Pointers on Finding the Right School

Of course, there are other professional organizations that have contributed to the evolution of the paralegal as a prominent career in the field of law, but the National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA) and the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) have stood out. Boasting tens of thousands of members between them, these competing organizations’ have helped sculpt and influence the language of the paralegal (also called legal assistant by NALA) field for decades. Crucial benchmarks to gauge when examining the standard of a paralegal program: 1. Teaching applicable, [more...]

Date: 2009-11-07 01:27:21

Paralegal Schools In Fort Worth TX | My Education blog

In case you are searching for a specific area of expertise, make sure you ask a college consultant if the legal assistant course you are contemplating provides courses in that region. Frequently colleges give a couple of career special areas of practice for learners to select from. A few common career specialties consist of: Bankruptcy Legal assistant: Focuses primarily on bankruptcy hearing guidelines and also the processes for submitting insolvency. Business Legal assistant: Focuses primarily on business legislation, such as intellectual possessions, finance reporting as well as stockholder [more...]

Date: 2010-05-08 00:19:19

How do you become a paralegal?

My local community college does not offer a degree to become a paralegal, but they do offer a Legal Office Admin Option, can I just take this to become a paralegal? What are other ways to become a paralegal? If you say online please put the name of the online college… Thanks Comment from Quite. Time May 4, 2010 at 4:24 am Legal Office Admin is pretty much a Paralegal. It doesn’t hurt to have at least a Liberal Arts degree when looking for any job. The community college is a great place to get an Associates in General Education or Liberal Arts. These programs will almost always transfer [more...]

Date: 2010-05-04 03:30:57

My Online Degree – The Good, the Bad and the Evil! « Knol Bits

Search Search for: Popular Posts Online College Courses: Advantages and Disadvantages ( 10 - Comments ) Choosing Top Online Accredited Colleges - Be Wise!! ( 5 - Comments ) Types of Learning with Online Degree ( 3 - Comments ) How to Identify College Application Phone Scam ( 3 - Comments )Creating School Brochure Online ( 2 - Comments ) Why Enroll In An Online School? ( 2 - Comments ) Recent Posts My Online Degree – The Good, the Bad and the Evil! 8 Things You Didn’t Know About Online Degree Getting Accredited Online Degree in Human Services Are Online Students less Competitive in Job [more...]

Date: 2010-05-07 01:30:37

How can I tell which online college is legit (Paralegal)?

godoompah March 8th, 2010 on 1:36 pm the only real way to get a degree is to go to a real school and work hard like everyone else. If it sounds to easy to be true, it is! matt March 8th, 2010 on 3:03 pm Ask them one simple question – are you “regionally accredited” to give bachelor’s degrees in paralegal or not. Yes or no. If they say “no” or they waffle and try to tell you that being “regionally accredited” is not important, then run away as fast as you can, they are bogus. I think you should look into programs at your local community college. They are more [more...]

Date: 2010-03-08 13:29:40

Paralegal School Students Have Difficult Time Understanding ...

Besides me, one of the bankruptcy judges from the Northern District of Georgia served as contest judges. Although the students were motivated and enthusiastic, it was fairly obvious to me that 4 weeks at an evening paralegal school is simply not enough time to learn even the basics of bankruptcy. Among the assertions made by the students were these statements: Georgia has only one credit counseling agency Debtors file plans in Chapter 7 cases All taxes are priority debts Debtors send all their income to the Chapter 13 trustees, who, in turn pay all of the debtor’s bills There are over 100 [more...]

Date: 2008-02-28 06:02:46

What Does a Paralegal Do? | Law Insight for Consumers - Attorneys.org

A paralegal salary is approximately $38,000 in a law firm. Paralegals can also be employed in government departments, real estate companies, corporate legal departments and insurance companies. They may be required to do research for bankruptcy, family, criminal, litigation, labor, immigration, real estate, employee, insurance, intellectual property, medical malpractice and environmental issues. Documentation is a large part of the role of the paralegal. He should be able to find things and present them along with the supervising attorney. The skills of a paralegal in research and [more...]

Date: 2010-04-06 11:02:50

Vancuver: legal secretary/ junior paralegal (Olympic Village ...

Vancuver: legal secretary/ junior paralegal (Olympic Village Canada line) http://bit.ly/dBSTSU #Jobs Vancuver: legal secretary/ junior paralegal (Olympic Village Canada line) http://bit.ly/dBSTSU #Jobs This entry was posted on Friday, April 30th, 2010 at 4:54 pm and is filed under news. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can skip to the end and leave a response. Pinging is currently not [more...]

Date: 2010-04-30 23:54:34

Four Paralegals Achieve National Certification

Release Date: Friday, February 5, 2010 4 p.m. Harvey L. Bryant, Commonwealth’s Attorney for the City of Virginia Beach, is pleased to announce that four of his paralegal staff successfully passed the National Association of Legal Assistants, Inc. (NALA) Certified Paralegal Examination. These include Cheina Gardner, Connie Gaylor, Amanda Herman, and Shari Morris. Two others recently passed the Advanced Certified Paralegal Examination. They are Jaye Koch and Jodie Turner. Established in 1976, the Certified Legal Assistant/Certified Paralegal (CLA/CP) examination program is a voluntary [more...]

Date: 2010-02-05 23:00:49

Finance Division Paralegal Schools In Fort Worth TX - Career ...

In case you are searching for a specific area of expertise, make sure you ask a college consultant if the legal assistant course you are contemplating provides courses in that region. Frequently colleges give a couple of career special areas of practice for learners to select from. A few common career specialties consist of: Bankruptcy Legal assistant: Focuses primarily on bankruptcy hearing guidelines and also the processes for submitting insolvency. Business Legal assistant: Focuses primarily on business legislation, such as intellectual possessions, finance reporting as well as stockholder [more...]

Date: 2010-05-09 05:00:35

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