Not good news at all: "The University of West Los Angeles School of Law lost a key accreditation, which will take away students' eligibility for federal financial aid. "The termination is effective June 30 to allow current students to complete the spring term. "We will be working with UWLA to arrange for a review of each student's case and to work out the best possible...
Very important article about paralegal regulation & how some firms might be taking advantage of certification to market services to their clients: "Since last summer, paralegals in North Carolina have been able to apply for certification as a North Carolina Certified Paralegal, or NCCP. The designation means they have met the standards set by the state for the minimum knowledge...
The Scottish Paralegal Association (SPA) sounds very good: "Formed in 1993, the Scottish Paralegal Association is the only association formally recognised by the Law Society of Scotland as the body representing the interests and promoting the development of paralegals in Scotland. The Association holds among its membership paralegals who operate in a variety of roles within the legal...
Saying that it wants to "see more study on the issue," the State Bar of Florida has come out in opposition to two pending bills covering the regulation of paralegals: "Members of the Bar Board of Governors said they are sensitive to the desire of paralegals for recognition of their importance to the legal system, but proposed bills in the legislature to license and regulate...