While becoming a practicing attorney in New York involves years of law school culminating in an extensive comprehensive examination, there are no such requirements for the paralegals that assist them ...

In the fast-paced world of legal proceedings, staying ahead requires a deep understanding of federal law. The National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) has set a gold standard for legal ...

Paralegals are essential to any legal team. They’re trained legal professionals who assist attorneys with various substantive legal tasks that keep a law office running smoothly. Their work often ...

Paralegals play a key role in helping lawyers prepare for cases and complete work for their clients. Paralegals perform their duties under the supervision of licensed attorneys in law firms, and they ...

Paralegal training can open different doors -- to work in a growing field as a paralegal, a position in the corporate world or to law school. Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) prepares students for ...

The National Association of Legal Assistants traces the development of the paralegal career to the late 1960s, when law firms and individual practitioners were seeking to improve the efficient and ...

According to countless TV shows and movies, the life of an attorney is both glamorous and attractive. The star attorney usually strolls into the courtroom and swiftly takes advantage of their ...

Nancy Harbour, J.D., was a trial attorney for 28 years. “A main reason for my success as a trial attorney was the work of my paralegals,” says Harbour, who now is assistant professor and program ...

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Paralegal Certificate Program at University of California, Irvine Extension today announced its 35 th anniversary of providing continuing education, career ...

Comparing their belief that they are “pretty sure” they can afford a house to the detrimental results that can occur from being “pretty sure” they are eating non-poisonous mushrooms or are equipped ...