Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 16, 2022

I’m giving it to a non-profit organization that benefits its members – paralegals and paralegal students. Whatever the paralegal association charges for it, that money goes back into their association to benefit local paralegals. Now, you might say, “Wait a minute, Ann. You’re giving away your time for free!”

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The Researching Paralegal

APRIL 29, 2020

16 PARALEGAL BLOGS FOR 2020, BY Online Master Paralegal Blogs for 2020. A list of valuable and helpful blogs for paralegal professionals and paralegal students.

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Legal Research is Easy

OCTOBER 14, 2020

If I wanted to be ignored, I'd talk to a bunch of paralegal students. I mean, you want to know where to go and what to use to make money but you don't even pay attention to what is being said?!??! Anyway, I guess the upshot of all this is: If you want to receive information, be prepared to take notes. Otherwise, go look it up yourself.

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The Researching Paralegal

APRIL 26, 2020

I have a new favorite legal research textbook and reference guide for law and paralegal students — Legal Research Demystified. It guides a student in a logical process to research common law and statutory issues. Legal Research Demystified, by Eric Voight, Professor of Legal Research and Writing, Faulkner University.

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How To Become A Paralegal

JUNE 30, 2018

Since I’ve taught Legal Research and Writing for paralegals, worked in the legal field for more than a decade, and now work as a professional writer, I thought it would be prudent to provide paralegals and paralegal students with my list of top 5 legal writing tips. Present Your Position in Active Voice.

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Paralegal Mentor

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

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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How To Become A Paralegal

OCTOBER 24, 2017

When you’re a new paralegal or even as a paralegal student, it can be hard to find primary authorities during the research phase of a case. Yet, that’s not always easy to do in some areas of law; and even if you find some things that you think might be primary authority, how do you know for sure?

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How To Become A Paralegal

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Besides, as a paralegal student, you must get used to the idea of working under deadlines. While the world won’t come crashing around you if you don’t meet your deadline, setting one is still important. If you don’t have a deadline, you could be more likely to procrastinate. So, remember that a deadline really is your friend.

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How To Become A Paralegal

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

One of the most frustrating parts for paralegal students is finding that first job. There’s a lot of information out there online about finding a professional job in an industry.

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How To Become A Paralegal

APRIL 30, 2018

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.

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