Paralegal Bootcamp

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Legal Research and Writing In my first year of studying Paralegal Studies, my school provided us with Westlaw/LexisNexis (legal research software) that we used for legal research purposes. which provided me with a comprehensive understanding of the legal system and procedures. GET ACCESS 3.

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MyCase

APRIL 29, 2024

For centuries, lawyers have been trusted advisors in navigating the legal system. AI is changing how legal professionals operate, and there’s good reason to leverage its potential. AI is changing how legal professionals operate, and there’s good reason to leverage its potential. What Is the Role of AI in Law Today?

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LawSites

AUGUST 31, 2022

For all the advances made in the science of legal search, we are – as Pablo Arredondo , cofounder and chief innovation officer of Casetext likes to say – stuck in the keyword prison. Virtually all search tools – whether for legal research, e-discovery review, document review, or anything else – are confined to indexes.

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The Estrin Report

MARCH 25, 2024

Estrin I had lunch last week with a friend who is the Director of Administration at a top, major law firm. When I first received their search, the hiring requirements included 5-10 years of litigation paralegal experience, actual trial experience, ability to handle legal research, drafting and a whole host of other higher-level assignments.

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Cenza

JANUARY 27, 2023

The practice of outsourcing certain aspects of legal work by law firms, in-house counsels, and individual attorneys existed for decades. It took years to shape into a formal industry and to be christened Alternative Legal Service Providers. The growth simply signifies the unassailable role of ALSPs in the legal industry.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JUNE 22, 2023

As a paralegal, confidence is key to your role and making a meaningful contribution to your legal team. Your legal team is counting on your confidence to prepare documents, talk to clients, and conduct legal research. Be a sponge and know the ins and outs of your legal field, from case law to court procedures.

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LawSites

MAY 16, 2023

The majority of law firms use just five or fewer unique software products, according to a legal industry study published today by the law practice management company Smokeball. What are the legal tech products firms are most likely to use? According to the survey, the most popular are: Legal research, 61%.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Look over this list of my blog posts that were most popular this year, and there is no doubt about the topic that most captivated the legal industry. Two popular stories were about GPT taking the bar exam: one in March when GPT passed the bar exam, and the second in November when it passed the legal ethics exam.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Since starting my LawNext podcast in 2018 , I have had the great fortune of sitting down almost every week for conversations with the “innovators and entrepreneurs who are driving what’s next in law.” Joshua Schwadron On Pivoting His Legal Tech Company to A Law Firm to Compete with His Former Customers. I have two lists here.

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LawTechnologyToday

AUGUST 1, 2023

In an evolving legal environment with market competition at an all-time high, the technical competence of law firms and legal departments of large organizations have to be top notch. For legal practitioners, there are a number of metrices that are indicative of the firm’s or the department’s performance.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JANUARY 4, 2024

Three primary areas of case management responsibility include: Draft pleadings and discovery. Those job responsibilities can sound vague to someone who does not already work in the legal profession, so let’s take a closer look at a few key responsibilities of a litigation paralegal. Draft pleadings and discovery.

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MyCase

JUNE 14, 2022

While data analytics is a term typically associated with the tech industry, it has broader applications—including in the legal field. And, if you work at or operate a law firm, incorporating legal data analytics into your business can help you generate more revenue, identify better-fit clients, and run your operations more smoothly.

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MyCase

JUNE 14, 2022

While data analytics is a term typically associated with the tech industry, it has broader applications—including in the legal field. And, if you work at or operate a law firm, incorporating legal data analytics into your business can help you generate more revenue, identify better-fit clients, and run your operations more smoothly.

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LawSites

JUNE 2, 2023

Thanks to his reliance on ChatGPT for legal research and his filing “bogus judicial decisions” in federal court, lawyer Steven A. ET for our weekly Legaltech Week roundtable on the week’s legal tech news, you can be sure poor Schwartz will be on the agenda. Caroline Hill , editor in chief, Legal IT Insider.

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LawSites

JULY 28, 2023

Are Legal Research Costs Tempting Lawyers to Turn to ChatGPT? Beta Everlaw Feature Harnesses GPT-4 To Summarize Documents and Thread Together Facts in E-Discovery. Our panelist lineup changes from week to week, but our regulars are: Nicole Black , legal technology columnist and legaltech evangelist at MyCase.

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Cenza

MARCH 30, 2022

During the COVID-19 pandemic, corporate legal departments and law firms around the world struggled to meet the new normal’s demands. Organizational restructuring and changing legislation have resulted in increased legal spending. What is Legal Process Outsourcing? Why Does LPO Matter? The market size says it all.

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The Estrin Report

MAY 12, 2023

I sat down with Dr. Don Billings , a long-time colleague, who knows just about anything one needs to know about legal technology and beyond. My comprehensive expertise spans various managerial, legal, and computer science-related disciplines. 2.    Where are working nowadays? Somewhere prestigious, I’m sure. Enough chit-chat.

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LawTechnologyToday

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

With such monumental growth, it’s no wonder the legal industry is getting in on the action. As luck would have it, the legal field is fertile ground for the benefits of AI technology. For example, a London law firm used data on the outcomes of 600 cases over 12 months to create a model for the viability of personal injury cases.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 9, 2022

With this being the case, we focus on a variety of paralegal, legal assistant, and administrative assistant legal positions in our home country. Law Clerk – This term is commonly used in Ontario and denotes someone who does a mix of administrative and substantive tasks, but is usually less substantive than that of a paralegal.

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LawSites

JULY 19, 2023

I say “fortunately” because, as I wrote when last year’s list was announced, the Fastcase 50 is probably the best-available roster of those who are leading the charge on innovation in law. This year’s list of honorees reflects a year of transformation for legal services. Joe Breda , President, Bloomberg Law.

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LawSites

JULY 13, 2021

LexFusion , the company that launched last October as a go-to-market collective of legal technology companies, has added legal research company Casetext to the roster of companies it represents. It was founded by legal industry veterans Joe Borstein and Paul Stroka , and recently added as a third cofounder D.

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LawTechnologyToday

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Which Technology Is the Best Fit for Your Law Firm? As with most professional service providers, legal professionals have a tendency to fall into the “If it ain’t broke…” camp. It’s a big part of the reason why many law firms have historically been slow to adopt new technology. The Impact of COVID-19 on Legal Tech .

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Cenza

AUGUST 25, 2021

The legal industry, as with any other industry, faces tough competition. Therefore, legal service providers have been contending to streamline their processes and systems with the aid of technology. Therefore, legal service providers have been contending to streamline their processes and systems with the aid of technology.

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MyCase

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

New technologies continue to evolve the legal landscape. In this guide, we’re breaking down what attorneys need to know about legal technology, including: . A brief overview of legal technology . Different types of legal technologies and their benefits . Emerging legal technology trends to prepare for .

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LawSites

JUNE 7, 2022

Now, Casetext is formally launching that search tool under a new name, AllSearch , and with a focus on helping litigators search large sets of legal documents, including for e-discovery or to search internal databases and repositories, such as brief banks, litigation records, deposition transcripts, and expert reports.

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MyCase

MAY 9, 2023

The legal sector is no exception. If you’re not sure where to start, this comprehensive guide will help you navigate the world of AI and generative AI, as well as provide insights into their relevance and potential impact on the legal profession.

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LawSites

MAY 30, 2023

. “Your affiant has never utilized Chat GPT as a source for conducting legal research prior to this occurrence and therefore was unaware of the possibility that its content could be false,” his affidavit said. 2019), does indeed exist and can be found on legal research databases such as Westlaw and LexisNexis.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Attorneys are doing that final review for substance and to make sure the document or thing makes the legal argument they are trying to put forward. Paralegals who have an advanced level of technology skills have a competitive advantage in the legal profession. Research skills. Drafting legal documents. Problem-solving.

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Cenza

OCTOBER 6, 2021

The very reason why AI has made its way into the legal industry, which is encumbered by laborious tasks and processes. Today, several legal tech companies offer a range of AI tools to support legal professionals in getting more done, faster. However, there as several myths surrounding the adoption of legal AI tools.

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LawSites

MAY 30, 2023

In a first for an e-discovery technology company, Chicago-based Nextpoint is launching an Arizona law firm June 1 under that state’s liberalized law practice rules that allow non-lawyers to own law practices. Learn more about Nextpoint at the LawNext Legal Technology Directory.

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LawTechnologyToday

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The ABA TechReport combines data from the annual ABA Legal Technology Survey Report with expert analysis, observations, and predictions from leaders in the legal technology field. The 2022 ABA Legal Technology Survey Reports provide insights into these questions so that firms can best position themselves for the future.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Ashley is a Sessional Instructor for the Paralegal Studies and Office Assistant Programs at McEwen University, and she has over 16 years of experience in the legal industry. Ashley’s dedication to supporting future legal professionals shines through her teaching and mentorship.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

APRIL 27, 2023

Let’s start with, how did you get into the legal profession? She was a personal injury attorney and they were looking for a receptionist for their small law firm. This allowed me to learn more about the legal profession so that I could potentially advance and learn even more. Well, I met my husband in 1996.

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LawTechnologyToday

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The ABA TechReport combines data from the annual ABA Legal Technology Survey Report with expert analysis, observations, and predictions from leaders in the legal technology field. The results of the survey thus skew slightly more towards mid-size and smaller law firms. Software for Litigation & E-Discovery.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

One paralegal did all of the legal research, cite checking and investigations. One paralegal did all of the discovery. Maybe 1 million law firms. There are LinkedIn groups specific to legal professionals. And even more specific to subtopics within the legal industry. Another paralegal did all of the trials.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

APRIL 7, 2021

Here are 15 Alternative Careers for Paralegals: Legal Staffing Recruiter. Project Manager for legal support vendor. Business Development/Sales for legal support vendor. Professional Blogger/Marketer to the legal field. Conflicts Specialist for a law firm. Professional Development and Training Manager.

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LawSites

JANUARY 3, 2024

Voting is now closed and your votes have been tallied to decide the 15 legal tech startups that will get to participate as finalists in the eighth-annual Startup Alley at ABA TECHSHOW 2024, taking place Feb. Ai.Law Ai.Law provides AI-generated litigation documents, from pleadings to discovery. 14-17 in Chicago.

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