You can prepare for the NALA CP exam by reviewing the test outlines and by taking advantage of the exam preparation materials and products offered through NALA and other sources. But even with those resources available to you, everybody appreciates …
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You’ve never been one to be satisfied with doing the minimum, which is why you view earning voluntary professional certification as a necessary step for taking your paralegal career to the next level. NALA – The Paralegal Association has long …
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The phrase “fake it till you make it” holds particular weight in the fast-paced, unyielding law environment. Here’s why… Your role as a paralegal is an important one, and the attorneys you work for expect you to be on your …
It’s a fact that interviewing for a paralegal job is going to be seriously stressful. There’s no way around it. After all, you’re looking to impress an attorney enough to want to hire you, and it doesn’t help that they’re …
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Dictionary, anyone? Called the language of legal documents, legalese is a big part of the legal field and will therefore be a big part of your job as a paralegal. Precise, formal language, peppered with unusual, even archaic words, has …
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A standard job description for a paralegal really doesn’t do this profession justice. Sure, you’ll be drafting documents, performing research, scheduling meetings, and assisting with trial preparation, all the while adhering to the rules of professional ethics. But you’ll also …
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Thanks to an increasingly litigious and regulatory-driven society, our nation’s legal system has long enjoyed strong and steady growth. But because the coronavirus pandemic brought about both an economic and public health crisis like no other, changes to the legal …
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Court reporters: They’re the mainstay of the courtroom, ensuring that all legal proceedings are memorialized verbatim through complete and accurate transcripts. These experts at capturing the spoken word during depositions, trials, and other legal proceedings are vital to safeguarding the …
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What’s the difference between paralegals and legal assistants? In a word: education. Paralegals are expected to have field-specific training in paralegal studies, often earned through an associate or bachelor’s degree or post-degree certificate. That kind of education comes with a …
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