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What Really is the Distinction In between Paralegal and a Litigator?

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Both are required to conduct extensive study and draught court documentation for the matter they are working on. A paralegal’s primary responsibility is case preparation, which includes gathering information about a case, preparing reports, filing and organizing relevant documentation, and scheduling interviews and depositions.

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Why Regulatory Reform Is Desperately Needed in the U.S.

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Regulatory reform is needed to make sure there is coverage for “legal deserts” where citizens have access to few or no law firms. A lawyer in rural North Carolina shared that his law firm was one of two in a 40-mile radius. The growth rate of law firms is flat. There are 1.3 who can do the work).

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Path To Well-Being In Law: Episode 18: Janet Stearns

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It’s against that backdrop that we are trying to encourage people to really both focus on their studies and focus on their well-being. So over the time … You’ve been at Miami Law a little bit over 20 years … What are some of the mental health and well-being issues you’ve seen your students face?