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What I Learned in Paralegal School vs On The Job

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This article will explore the relationship between the theoretical knowledge gained in school and the practiced skills honed as a paralegal on the job through interactions with fellow paralegals, attorneys, and online resources. How School Helped Me Build a Strong Foundation 1. You Are Invited To Our Free eDiscovery Webinar.

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The 2023 Fastcase 50 Announced, Honoring Legal’s Innovators, Visionaries and Leaders

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Wendy Butler Curtis , Chief Innovation Officer, Chair eDiscovery & Information Governance Group, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. Kevin Colangelo , Senior Director, Professional Learning, Law School Admission Council. Gordan Glover , Founder, Glover Law Firm. Ana Buitrago , Senior Advisor, PWC.

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My 40 Most-Read Blog Posts This Year Tell A Story Of A Legal Industry Consumed With Generative AI

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Among other popular stories on my blog this year: The sad and untimely death of Monica Bay, the longtime editor of Law Technology News. The merger of legal research companies vLex and Fastcase, which, arguably, is an AI-adjacent story, in that the combination of their databases creates a huge learning model for training legal AI.

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Paralegal Roles in Other Countries

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They are responsible for: Drafting documents/agreements Corresponding with clients Meeting with clients for the signing of documents Legal Research Using eDiscovery software Representing individuals in small matters Administrative duties. Here’s the interesting part.

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Legal Technology—Trends and Options to Choose From

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Legal accounting software . E-discovery. Legal research . Implementing just one of these new legal technology tools can help improve your practice. Let’s discuss the various types of legal technology and their benefits below. . Types of Legal Technology and Benefits . Enabler technologies.

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The Impact of AI for Lawyers: Benefits and Challenges

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As we venture further into this new era, it’s crucial to explore both the challenges and opportunities GAI presents to law firms. Let’s explore some of the top benefits AI can have in legal firms. This training is twofold. Moreover, as artificial intelligence for lawyers evolves, so must the legal curriculum.

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Top 10 Paralegal Career Takeaways from 2023

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They taught me how to draft a legal research memo using the IRAC method, but no one’s asking me to draft a legal research memo. You have that awesome resume that you continually update every year and the connections that you’ve made throughout the legal industry and beyond. Look, you’re not alone.

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