Thu.Oct 15, 2020

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Paralegal Resume Review

Paralegal Bootcamp

Free Paralegal Resume Review Program. The Paralegal Boot Camp is excited to launch our weekly Paralegal Resume Review program at no charge to unemployed paralegals looking for some feedback on their resume. How does this program work? You submit your paralegal resume to us in a Word file with identifying information removed, such as: your name, contact information, and employer names.

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Must Read: Reimagining Courts, a design for the 21st century

Open Law Lab

Another summer read, that is definitely a must for this strange time of COVID-19 and changing court process, is the book Reimagining Courts, A design for the 21st century by Victor Flango and Tom Clarke. This wonderful, directly written book collect data and ideas for how the court system in the United States might be improved to be more human-centered and more efficient.

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Farewell (for now) to the SAT and ACT in UC admissions

SCOCAblog

Overview In September 2020, an Alameda County judge issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting University of California undergraduate campuses from accepting SAT or ACT test scores for admissions or financial aid purposes.[1] In a seventeen-page order, Judge Brad Seligman found that the UC’s current “test-optional” policy constituted unlawful discrimination toward persons with disabilities under California’s Education Code and Unruh Civil Rights Act.

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Trump v. The Climate, Round Two: What Four More Years of Trump Might Mean for Climate Regulation

ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

By Daniel J. Metzger and Romany M. Webb. President Trump meets with energy company executives in April 2020. Source: The White House. Last week Vice President Pence expressed how “very proud” he is of the administration’s environmental record and declared that, if re-elected, President Trump will “take care of our environment and follow the science.

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Deposition Prep Like a Pro: Insights from a Paralegal's Playbook

Speaker: Kaitlyn "The Persnickety Paralegal" Story

Deposition preparation is a critical aspect of a paralegal's role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and proactive management of the case timeline. In this session, participants will explore how effective deposition preparation not only contributes to the success of the legal team but also helps maintain a balanced workflow, minimizing last-minute crises.