Specialties: picking your path as a paralegal
The areas of law in which a paralegal can specialize are extensive, because the law itself reflects the needs of people in business and their personal lives. A good starting point if you are trying to decide of what area of law in which to specialize is to look at your interests and evaluate which… [Continue Reading]
Internships: pluses and minuses (well, mostly pluses)
Do you really need an internship? In short, yes. Internships and on-the-job training are invaluable in the development of a good paralegal. There are a number of aspects of a paralegal’s job that make this so important. Seeing the Big Picture While in paralegal school, you’ll gain knowledge in legal terminology and learn about forms,… [Continue Reading]
ABA approval: raising the bar
Paralegal education programs that are approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) have gone that extra mile toward providing a consistent high standard of learning in the paralegal field. Not only do they need to meet defined, demanding standards for ABA approval; they need to be reapproved by the ABA on a regular basis to… [Continue Reading]
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Having a paralegal education is a valuable asset in a competitive job market! We wish you all the best in your educational endeavors as you take those next steps toward a successful, prosperous career and personal fulfillment.
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