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Paralegal Certificate vs Paralegal Certification - Let’s clear up the confusion!

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A paralegal certificate or degree is often required to qualify for paralegal job opportunities. Paralegals can obtain formal education through a training program like those available at Center for Advanced Legal Studies to earn a paralegal certificate or degree.

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Starting a Paralegal Career Without a Paralegal Certificate

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How many times have you seen posts on LinkedIn and social media that go something along the lines of, “ I went and got a paralegal certificate, but I can’t get a paralegal job without any experience. How do I land my first paralegal job?”? Find out 10 things attorneys look for in a paralegal.

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Almendarez Nominated for the North Carolina State Bar Board of Paralegal Certification Vacancy

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By the Paralegal Division Council The Paralegal Division nominates Shawana W. Almendarez, NCCP, for consideration for the North Carolina State Bar Board of Paralegal Certification vacancy. Shawana is committed to the paralegal profession, the legal community, and the general public.

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Kernodle-Hodges Receives the Paralegal Division’s Endorsement for the NCSB Board of Paralegal Certification

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By Shawana Almendarez NCBA Paralegal Division Special Nomination Committee The Notification On June 23, 2021, the North Carolina State Bar Board of Paralegal Certification (hereinafter “Board”) notified the Paralegal Division (hereinafter “division”) of a call for nominations pursuant to 27 N.C.A.C. Chapter 1G – Section.0105

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Carolyn Timmons Receives the Paralegal Division’s Endorsement for the NCSB Board of Paralegal Certification

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By the Special Nominations Committee On June 23, 2022, the North Carolina State Bar Board of Paralegal Certification (hereinafter the “Board”) notified the North Carolina Bar Association Paralegal Division (hereinafter the “Division”) of a call for nominations pursuant to 27 N.C.A.C. Chapter 1G – Section.0105

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You Are Worth More Than $15 Per Hour!

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If you have a paralegal certificate or a college degree, you should not be working for $15 an hour, even if you are right out of school. Do you really want a paralegal job that could just as easily be done by someone in the Philippines for $8 per hour?

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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. Continuing education is a crucial in advancing your paralegal career. They teach how to survive through the basics.

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