Paralegal Bootcamp
OCTOBER 22, 2023
It’s the same with the sailing certification. It’s the same with paralegal certificate programs. A paralegal certificate program can’t teach you how to be a successful paralegal. This problem is not unique to the paralegal profession. It’s the same when lawyers graduate from law school.
Paralegal Bootcamp
JUNE 9, 2022
That’s because, as you know, if you’re working as a litigation paralegal, they don’t teach you how to be a great litigation paralegal in any paralegal certificate program. And education is not in this Venn diagram because there are plenty of successful litigation paralegals out there with no paralegal certificate.
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Paralegal Bootcamp
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
” Source: [link] Get inspired by Kim Barrett’s story of her paralegal career growth from receptionist to Director. NALA recognizes and supports paralegals, regardless of title; however, as an organization, we primarily use the term paralegal. It was in their FAQ for their paralegal certificate program.
Paralegal Bootcamp
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
But after they’ve got you enrolled and you’re in the paralegal certificate program, it would be helpful for you to also hear the downsides of being a paralegal so that you can be better prepared for your new career. A paralegal job is stressful and most of you will work long hours under that high level of stress.
Paralegal Bootcamp
AUGUST 19, 2021
Unfortunately, the rules regulating UPL can often be confusing, sometimes resulting in unknowing breaches that can prove costly to a paralegal’s career. While they teach paralegal ethics in most paralegal certificate programs, it is often difficult to apply those ethics until you are working as a paralegal in the real world.
Paralegal Bootcamp
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Paralegals – Depending on the role, and their jurisdiction (as I mentioned before) a paralegal can represent someone in court, draft complex legal documents (under the supervision of a lawyer) perform research, and many other substantial tasks. Compared to the US, paralegals in Canada are rarely, if ever, regulated.
Paralegal Bootcamp
JULY 8, 2021
Even in a large metropolitan city, law firms usually have management and other personnel who have worked at other firms and know which firms have a reputation for having difficult lawyers. There is nothing wrong with being a paralegal who wants to become a lawyer. My 5-Year Plan is to Become an Attorney.
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