So, certification for Connecticut paralegals is "two to five years" away? "The road to paralegal certification will be a long one, but Secretary of State Susan Bysiewicz pledged her support of the endeavor during a luncheon speech to the Central Connecticut Paralegal Association (CCPA) earlier this month at The Hartford Club. "The CCPA has not yet taken an official stance on...
Wow, excellent post on the IPA blog where you'll find lots of helpful guidance from the Indiana Paralegal Association: "The PACE Study Manual is a necessity as it sets out a blueprint that has been followed for PACE with the five domains weighted as follows:"Administration of Client Matters 23%Development of Client Legal Matters 30%Factual and Legal Research 22%Factual and Legal Writing...
My, how time has flown for the paralegal profession in Texas! "Paralegals have made their way out of the figurative woods and into the light of a recognized profession since the State Bar of Texas created its paralegal division 25 years ago, an Austin woman who was instrumental in the landmark said Wednesday. "Debra Crosby told 30 people at a Petroleum Club luncheon that she entered...
Toronto wrestles with paralegal regulation: "A startling event this week shocked the justice committee hearing presentations on proposed legislation that would regulate paralegals. "Tory MPP Ted Chudleigh wondered out loud if it wasn't a conflict of interest for the committee, which is comprised of several lawyers, to be considering a bill which would hand regulation of paralegals to...
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...
Another state announces mandatory requirements for paralegals -- YAY! "The Ohio State Bar Association (OSBA) announced at the end of June that it was implementing a new paralegal certification program. The program will not only make it easier for attorneys to hire well-trained legal staff, but will also bring professional esteem to paralegals in the state.” Also see this earlier post.......
Well, this sure is welcome news! "The Ohio State Bar Association has developed a certification program for paralegals to help lawyers and firms identify qualified assistants. "Paralegals interested in earning a certification good for four years must meet educational standards stipulated by the bar association, have sufficient experience and pass an examination. Applications will be...
About 500,000 paralegals work in the U.K. today. Many earn between £50,000 & £80,000 annually ($92,045 to $147,280). And with higher salaries comes a more professional standing: "Largely unnoticed, the paralegal profession has grown to 500,000 practitioners: 50,000 in the legal profession, the remainder spread throughout every other sector of the economy. "Paralegals do work that...
For those interested in taking a paralegal certification exam, check out this comparison prepared by NALS. The chart looks at exams offered by:NALS, the association for legal professionalsNational Association for Legal Assistants (NALA)National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. (NFPA)And read this Utah Bar Journal article to learn "Why Paralegal Certification Counts":...
All we can say about this profile is "wow!" "For 20 years Elms College students have learned from the words of legal studies professor Katherine Currier, and they are not alone. "Currier's text, Introduction to Law for Paralegals: A Critical Thinking Approach, is used by more than 150 colleges and universities, and was released this year for its third edition. "Currier...