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Continuing Education for Paralegals – Sink or Swim?

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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.

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Paralegal Interview Tips to Land Your Dream Job

Paralegal Bootcamp

Being a paralegal and having a paralegal degree are two different things. This is why most law firms don’t hire a paralegal graduate without experience right out of paralegal school. You don’t learn much from your paralegal certificate/associate that applies to your day-to-day job. Let them talk.

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How to Become a Virtual Legal Assistant

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Virtual assistants specialize in various industries such as marketing, real estate, accounting, law or financial services. You can become a generalist or specialize in a legal specialty such as bankruptcy, litigation, real estate, estate planning or corporate. Firms often hire virtual assistants to save money.

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Are You Still Waiting for That On-the-Job Training?

Paralegal Bootcamp

That’s what every paralegal should know going in. That would have been good to know before you invested $5,000 into that paralegal certificate after already completing your college degree, right? Training for Litigation Paralegals Are you new to litigation and struggling to get the on-the-job training to be successful?

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Are You Still Waiting for That On-the-Job Training?

Paralegal Bootcamp

That’s what every paralegal should know going in. That would have been good to know before you invested $5,000 into that paralegal certificate after already completing your college degree, right? Training for Litigation Paralegals Are you new to litigation and struggling to get the on-the-job training to be successful?

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Are You Still Waiting for That On-the-Job Training?

Paralegal Bootcamp

That’s what every paralegal should know going in. That would have been good to know before you invested $5,000 into that paralegal certificate after already completing your college degree, right? Here are 5 Things Paralegal Schools Forget to Mention. You got your paralegal certificate. It is what it is.

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10 Things Attorneys Look For in a Paralegal

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To some new paralegals, being proactive might sound like you are being asked to read an attorney’s mind. The lawyer will not expect you to read her mind, but she is probably looking for someone who is good at anticipating the needs of the file/case/transaction. You seek out work, rather than waiting for the lawyer to hand it to you.

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