Unlike the movies where they always seem to find a reason for a car chase and a shoot-out, sexy sub-plots, or the suspense of some government conspiracy, the kind of … Read More
5 TV Shows Paralegals Love to Hate
TV shows about lawyers and paralegals are notoriously inaccurate when it comes to both the law and to the daily operations of the average law firm. Sex and intrigue are … Read More
4 Rules of Professional Ethics Paralegals Can Never Break
Even if almost no one who works outside the field believes it, any paralegal will tell you that ethics really are the cornerstone of law. In fact, some people might … Read More
5 Ways Paralegals Reduce Legal Costs
The paralegal profession first emerged in the 1960s specifically in response to the high costs of providing legal services during a time of increasing demand. Originally, they were viewed as … Read More
10 Software Solutions Every Paralegal Needs to Be Familiar With
You didn’t slave away in a paralegal program and bust your hump in interview after interview so you could push paper around all day. Welcome to the modern world, where … Read More
Trump Administration Sets Labor Law on Uncertain Course
The election of Donald Trump as president of the United States set off a flurry of evaluation and speculation in a wide spectrum of industries and professions, not the least … Read More
Does Washington State’s Limited License Legal Technician (LLLT) Designation Mean Paralegal Licensing is on its Way?
Paralegals often face questions about the extent and limitations of their role in the legal system. These parameters are poorly defined in most states, leaving a substantial gray area … Read More
Examining the Unique Relationship Between Paralegals and Attorneys
Long hours, tight deadlines, and demanding clients can push even the calmest, most composed paralegal to the edge. And then there are the attorneys to deal with. You’re confident that … Read More
When Outside Counsel is an Inside Man
Paralegals watch clients make dumb decisions about representation all the time, but it’s more disconcerting than usual when it’s the president of the United States. Many probably got just that … Read More
The Delaware Law School at Widener University Started a New Paralegal Certificate Program
College graduates and students in southern Pennsylvania and northern Delaware now have the option to earn a variety of paralegal certificates from the new program at Widener University’s Delaware Law … Read More
