Legal Secretaries are being phased out and now look very differently. Is your job next? This article is a great read - Chere Estrin The older, traditional role of a legal secretary is pretty much gone, said one industry observer. The secretary of the future needs to have really strong IT skills ... and more multitasking than ... Highlights The role of legal secretaries is evolving with the...
By Loni MorganelliAmerican Paralegal in London
In today's busy world with our hectic work schedules, family commitments, and endless pressures, it's hard to find the time to stop and go to school. But whether you're a fully qualified paralegal or working towards your certificate, continuing education is a vital part of our profession. Fortunately today, there are many...
Good news for paralegals wanting to add add another language. This course is expensive -- $6,995! -- although the fee includes all books and materials: "Coral Gables, FL.--(HISPANIC PR WIRE - BUSINESS WIRE)--April 2, 2007--The University of Miami is launching a new online Paralegal Studies Program in Spanish, geared to reach Spanish-language speakers worldwide. "Because the program...
Like the creativity involved in this paralegal's pursuit of a law degree, but truly enjoyed all the comments following the blog's post : "A Connecticut paralegal has sued the state’s bar exam committee because it won’t let him take the bar, despite his earning a degree from an unaccredited Internet correspondence law school.... "Mel Thompson took law courses at West Coast School of...
Very thorough survey of U.S. paralegal programs researched & prepared by LawCrossing: "In an effort to provide future paralegals with the information they need to choose a paralegal education program and to aid higher education administrators in evaluating programs, LawCrossing has compiled statistics on 36 paralegal education programs. "The majority of paralegal students are...
The George Washington University's College of Professional Studies has created a graduate certificate for Law Firm Management. This new 12-credit graduate certificate program is co-sponsored by the Hildebrandt Institute. "This first-of-its-kind certificate program is the culmination of two years of planning and market testing to design a higher education program that is convenient for busy...
