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I Was Interviewed by a Paralegal Student

Paralegal Bootcamp

I had an interesting inquiry from a paralegal student as part of her class where she asked if she could interview me. Kristy Medo is a paralegal student at Madison Area Technical College in the ABA-approved fast-track program. So that’s how I got into the paralegal field.

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Keeping Our Distance Since 2006

Paralegal.edu

The advancement of distance education at Center for Advanced Legal Studies. Over the past 15 years, we have witnessed the rise of distance education and its progression from being viewed with skepticism to acceptance, from acceptance to preference, and now, from preference to necessity. Skepticism. Acceptance. Preference.

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Why Writing Skills are Necessary for Paralegals

Paralegal Mentor

Paralegals and paralegal students often have difficulty developing their writing skills to the level expected in the legal industry. Legal professionals rely heavily on both verbal and written communication, so writing skills are essential for both lawyers, paralegals, and legal secretaries.

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A Guide to Common Paralegal Studies Classes

How To Become A Paralegal

Criminal law always excites paralegal students. However, the plaintiff for a criminal matter is either the state or federal government. You’ll also learn how to find sources of law, how to read a case, and how to brief a case. Criminal Law. You’ll learn a lot. You’ll learn how the Constitution affects your criminal justice system.