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What I Learned in Paralegal School vs On The Job

Paralegal Bootcamp

Understanding Legal Procedures I was exposed to multiple areas of law such as Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Business law, etc., This is the only program of its kind that provides litigation paralegals with all of the tools to master litigation cases from the complaint through the trial, and everything in between.

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AI Applications for 5 Different Legal Fields

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But what about practicing law? While legal professionals have been slower to embrace this technology, AI for lawyers is a growing field. As these technologies continue to improve, AI in law will only grow. Here are five legal fields where AI can bring considerable benefits to lawyers and their clients. Criminal Law.

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2019 California Lawyers Association Annual Meeting

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Set against the gorgeous coastline of Monterey, California at the beautiful Portola Hotel & Spa, the 2019 California Lawyers Association (CLA) Annual Meeting had a small town feel of something much bigger. Looking forward to covering the California Lawyers Association Annual Meeting! Ahhhhhh beautiful Monterey! We hope you enjoy!

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Survey Says Gen AI Puts Law Librarians and KM Professionals At Risk of Obsolescence

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In the survey of 275 legal professionals conducted by Wolters Kluwer and Above the Law, Generative AI in the Law: Where Could This All Be Headed? , two thirds of respondents said they believe document review lawyers, librarians, and others involved in knowledge management and research could be replaced by generative AI.

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Lawyer with the Southern Poverty Law Center Arrested on Possible Domestic Terrorism Charges

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In a case reminiscent of the two New York lawyers convicted of firebombing a police vehicle, a lawyer for the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) was arrested for possible domestic terrorism in targeting a police training center in Atlanta. It is plausible that he was there for that function.

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The Power of Paralegal Mentors – An Interview with Ashley Stasiewich

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Ashley’s a member and mentor, as you heard, of the Alberta Association of Professional Paralegals and an associate member of the Edmonton Law Office Managers Association. My background is primarily working in criminal law, and I typically work in a very small firm, and your lawyer is always off at court.

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When a General Retainer Agreement Makes Sense and When It Doesn’t

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Understanding General Retainer Agreements A general retainer agreement , an upfront contract between a law firm and a client, guarantees the lawyer’s services for a certain period. With an LPMS, law firms can efficiently manage these ongoing tasks, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.