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A Guide to Common Paralegal Studies Classes

How To Become A Paralegal

If you’re enrolled in a paralegal studies program or if you’re considering it, you probably have some questions about what you’ll learn in your classes. In this post, you’re going to learn a little bit about what you can expect to learn in your paralegal studies classes. . Yet, they’re not always accurate.

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What I Learned in Paralegal School vs On The Job

Paralegal Bootcamp

Stepping into the professional world as a paralegal can be both exciting and challenging. As someone who studied Paralegal Studies and worked hands-on as a paralegal, I reflect upon the valuable lessons I learned in school that provided a solid foundation, as well as the practical skills I had to acquire on the job.

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Tips for Mastering the Art of Case Briefing for Paralegals

My Paralegal Place

Learning to brief a case is one of the first things that you learn to do when you’re going to school to become a paralegal. The basic method for case briefing is often taught in Introduction to Paralegalism (or Introduction to Paralegal Studies). It is reiterated and reinforced in multiple classes: […].

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Five Superstars Changing the Paralegal Field

The Estrin Report

Ann Pearson, CEO, Paralegal Bootcamp Ann, the Paralegal Boot Camp founder, is dedicated to empowering paralegals with the skills and strategies to fast-track their careers through specialized training programs. As the host of the Paralegals on Fire!

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Joy as great-grandmum who worked as cleaner for nearly 30 years earns degree at 78

Paralegal Coffee Talk

– A great-grandmother, Vivian Cunningham, has received her degree at age 78 – She earned a liberal studies degree from Samford University in the United States – Cunningham has an associate degree in paralegal studies from Virginia College Our manifesto: This is what YEN.com.gh

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Paralegal Career Growth – From Receptionist to Director

Paralegal Bootcamp

When you went and asked for that paralegal position, did you have a paralegal certificate or college degree? I had an associate’s degree in paralegal studies at the time. Read What This Paralegal Has Learned After Working with Attorneys for 40 Years. You have an MBA and a Master’s in Paralegal Studies.

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Paving Your Way: Overcoming Obstacles to Land Your Dream Paralegal Job

Paralegal Bootcamp

If you think law school might be an option in the future like I did, then go ahead and go for a bachelor’s degree in pre-law and/or paralegal studies. Most firms will require you to have a paralegal certificate of some sort. I recommend, at the minimum, obtaining an associate degree.