http://www.paralegaltraining.net Paralegal Schools, Degrees and Certification Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:11:31 -0700 en-us http://www.paralegaltraining.net/blog/10-supreme-court-cases-that-affect-you-every-day 10 Supreme Court Cases That Affect You Every Day Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:40:04 -0700 http://www.paralegaltraining.net/blog/10-supreme-court-cases-that-affect-you-every-day#post254 http://www.paralegaltraining.net/blog/15-crazy-lawsuits In this increasingly litigious society, it takes an astounding mix of talent and gall to make headlines with a lawsuit, but here are 15 examples of frivolous lawsuits that will make you mad enough to sue... Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:12:41 -0700 http://www.paralegaltraining.net/blog/15-crazy-lawsuits#post191 http://www.paralegaltraining.net/blog/crazy-but-true-laws-from-all-50-states Strange and crazy but true laws from all 50 US states. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:06:48 -0700 http://www.paralegaltraining.net/blog/crazy-but-true-laws-from-all-50-states#post175 http://www.paralegaltraining.net/blog/strange-court-cases Weird and unusual court cases. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:56:47 -0700 http://www.paralegaltraining.net/blog/strange-court-cases#post235 http://www.paralegaltraining.net/blog/10-law-school-lessons-learned-the-hard-way Law school bloggers exist to blow off the steam they build up during their stressful classroom / internship / entry-level job experiences. Often, maybe even intentionally, they teach their readers what not to do. Here are some bitter scraps of law school wisdom, brought to you by law school and law bloggers across the Web. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:38:12 -0700 http://www.paralegaltraining.net/blog/10-law-school-lessons-learned-the-hard-way#post215 http://www.paralegaltraining.net/blog/what-do-paralegals-do What Do Paralegals Do? Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:36:40 -0700 http://www.paralegaltraining.net/blog/what-do-paralegals-do#post33 http://www.paralegaltraining.net/blog/top-10-paralegal-blogs-of-2008 In 2008, the paralegal profession was represented amazingly well online. These dedicated bloggers kept paralegals worldwide updated on the latest paralegal news and provided valuable career advice. To recognize the achievements of these bloggers, we've created our list of the Top Paralegal Blogs of 2008. Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:57:25 -0700 http://www.paralegaltraining.net/blog/top-10-paralegal-blogs-of-2008#post192 http://www.paralegaltraining.net/blog/the-16-most-entertaining-law-blogs Few blog writers have the wit and swagger of a law student or law grad. If you like verbose impunity, check out the personal blogs of this uniquely confident cross section of the Web community. But do it before the overbearing stress of law employment and back-to-back nervous breakdowns keep them too occupied to post... Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:21:33 -0800 http://www.paralegaltraining.net/blog/the-16-most-entertaining-law-blogs#post205 http://www.paralegaltraining.net/blog/lawyer-jokes-and-legal-humor A lawyer speeds through a stop sign on a small country road and gets into an accident with a doctor. The lawyer, seeing that the doctor is shaken up, helps him from his car and offers him a drink from a flask. The doctor takes a swig and hands the flask back to the lawyer. The lawyer holds the flask for a few seconds, then gives it to the doctor again. The doctor takes another swig and again returns it to the lawyer, who gives it back to the doctor for one more drink. After his third swig, the doctor asks, "Aren't you going to have a drink?" "Not now," the lawyer answers. "I'll have some after the police leave." Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:53:36 -0800 http://www.paralegaltraining.net/blog/lawyer-jokes-and-legal-humor#post186 http://www.paralegaltraining.net/blog/the-different-paralegal-degrees There are a few paths you can take towards getting a paralegal degree, most of which involve going to either a community college or a university... Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:32:22 -0800 http://www.paralegaltraining.net/blog/the-different-paralegal-degrees#post38 http://www.paralegaltraining.net/blog/types-of-paralegals There are several specialties that you can focus on when you become a paralegal. If you are interested in a particular specialty, check to see if the paralegal programs you're considering offer classes in that area... Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:50:28 -0800 http://www.paralegaltraining.net/blog/types-of-paralegals#post131 http://www.paralegaltraining.net/blog/advancing-from-paralegal-to-attorney Though paralegals play a challenging role in law, some paralegals may seek more responsibility, higher pay and a larger view of the field... Fri, 05 Dec 2008 18:24:50 -0800 http://www.paralegaltraining.net/blog/advancing-from-paralegal-to-attorney#post35 http://www.paralegaltraining.net/blog/paralegal-certification Another concern that should be on your radar as a paralegal student is the array of certifications offered by various professional organizations... Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:11:43 -0800 http://www.paralegaltraining.net/blog/paralegal-certification#post43 http://www.paralegaltraining.net/blog/where-do-paralegals-work Paralegal jobs are involved in nearly every type of business, because they are needed wherever lawyers are... Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:09:31 -0800 http://www.paralegaltraining.net/blog/where-do-paralegals-work#post44 http://www.paralegaltraining.net/blog/paralegal-program-info Trained paralegals usually hold a certificate, associate's degree or bachelor's degree in paralegal studies. The American Bar Association has approved approximately 260 programs nationwide... Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:05:43 -0800 http://www.paralegaltraining.net/blog/paralegal-program-info#post50 http://www.paralegaltraining.net/blog/is-a-paralegal-career-right-for-me If you're ambitious, hard-working and willing to work with people, then the answer is probably yes. Being a good paralegal, first and foremost, requires a firm interest in law... Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:22:13 -0800 http://www.paralegaltraining.net/blog/is-a-paralegal-career-right-for-me#post46