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Parafreegal in Chicago, Illinois Updated 23 months ago |
What is the day of a peralegal like? - 26 RepliesPlease forgive my ignorance,but can someone please tell me what paralegals actually do? Is it a very stressful career? |
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Parafreegal in Chicago, Illinois Updated 23 months ago |
Contacting Law Firms Directly for Possible Paralegal Postions - 7 RepliesI recently completed my Paralegal Certificate Degree, and I am now looking for work in the field. I have noticed that most of the job openings that... |
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FLFamLawParalegal in Tampa, Florida Updated 24 months ago |
Salary vs. Hourly - 14 RepliesFor working paralegals on this forum: Are you currently, or have you ever been, paid an annual salary instead of an hourly wage? My boss says he'll... |
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Ellia in Indianapolis, Indiana Updated 24 months ago |
Becoming a paralegal? - 12 RepliesI graduate on May 11 with my associates degree in paralegal studies...was this a bad decision. I've been reading some posts up here and it seems many... |
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FLFamLawParalegal in Tampa, Florida Updated 24 months ago |
Are Paralegals Respected in the Workplace? - 11 RepliesI'm writing a psychology paper on paralegals and would like to hear from those of you whom have worked in the field. 1. Do you feel that your... |
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FLFamLawParalegal in Tampa, Florida Updated 24 months ago |
Paralegal Coping Mechanisms - 2 RepliesParalegals, past and present: It seems that stress is a common denominator for all of us. For currently employed paralegals, what coping mechanisms... |
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bb5800 in Rochester, Minnesota |
Being a Paralegal and having a minor disabilityI am thinking of studying to be a paralegal, I love the law. I am 35 years old and returning to the workplace after being a stay at home mom for a... |
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Paralegal in Dallas, Texas Updated 25 months ago |
Paralegal Career - 1 ReplyMy 17yr old daughter is interested in becoming a paralegal or legal secretary. She currently is a junior in high school. Can anyone give us... |
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InfoSeeker in Grapevine, Texas |
Paralegals in NYCI'm considering pursing a career change into the paralegal profession. I have a bachelor's degree and am considering an ABA diploma program in NYC. ... |
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yolie in Dallas, Texas Updated 25 months ago |
Class Project Help - 15 RepliesI am doing a class project for my first paralegal class about court cases against paralegals or legal assistants involving unethical or illegal work.... |
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Holly in La Vergne, Tennessee Updated 25 months ago |
NATIONALLY ACCREDITED SCHOOL - 39 RepliesHello all, My wife is almost done completing an associates from a nationall accredited school in so cal. I am worried that since this is not from a... |
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Paralegal in Dallas, Texas Updated 26 months ago |
Paralegals and CYA - 11 RepliesI've seen a few posts in various posts discussing CYA. I know this is an important aspect in the profession, but I'm wondering how it's done. I would... |
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Parafreegal in Chicago, Illinois Updated 26 months ago |
Should I take this job? Need advice - 10 RepliesFor those of you who don't know me I am 29 years old and got my paralegal certification back in 2009. I couldn't find a decent job to save my life... |
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Joel Hunter in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Updated 26 months ago |
Legal Assistant Today - 5 RepliesI'm thinking of subscribing to Legal Assistant Today magazine (http://www.legalassistanttoday.com/). Has anyone heard of it? Does anyone... |
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Paralegal in Dallas, Texas Updated 26 months ago |
So, what do I do? - 15 RepliesOkay, so I graduated with a Liberal Arts B.A. in 2008. Since then, there have been no employment prospects available for me - no fast food, no... |
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mary in Tampa, Florida Updated 26 months ago |
That glaring chart on the right - 2 RepliesDoes anyone look at that chart on the right that's been trending down for at least five years? That chart contains the answer to almost all... |
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Francisco in Huntsville, Texas Updated 26 months ago |
Summary - 31 RepliesHi. I am a 41 year old male who has worked in the travel industry since 1990. My first job at the age of 19 was at a large law firm working as a... |
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Anna in Astoria, New York Updated 26 months ago |
NYU Paralegal Certificate - a good program? worth the $$$? - 10 RepliesThis program is verrrry expensive (about $14,000, vs. say $4,000 for a comparable program at some other schools). I am wondering if it is worth the... |
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Give me the 411 please! in Lanham, Maryland Updated 26 months ago |
Is it that bad? - 11 RepliesI have to say, I'm a bit unnerved after doing some paralegal research. Currently I'm an English major and would eventually like to go into law. ... |
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Parafreegal in Chicago, Illinois Updated 27 months ago |
temp to per dilemma - 7 RepliesI started out as a temp to perm in a mid sized firm. HR (one dim wit) pretty much promised me the spot in 3 months. Thats when the para was going to... |
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Litigation_Paralegal in Tampa, Florida Updated 27 months ago |
The end of my legal career? - 20 RepliesI've been unemployed for quite some time. I don't want to say how long exactly, but it's over a year. I've had interviews sporadically, but I'm not... |
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collegestudent in Englewood, Florida |
Becoming a Paralegal with an AAI am currently going to a community college for an AA program, but there is an option through the paralegal program to take the courses required to... |
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Parafreegal in Chicago, Illinois Updated 27 months ago |
Resigning (Part 2) - 5 RepliesI really feel like I will be leaving the attorney in a lurch when I resign. The truth of the matter is that I do everything in the office: paralegal,... |
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Donald_ in Ridgefield, New Jersey Updated 27 months ago |
Associates in Paralegal - Elective suggestions? - 1 ReplyI am applying to get my associates degree in Paralegal studies. There is a requirement to fulfill 60 units with 12 of those being electives for the... |
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Litigation_Paralegal in Tampa, Florida Updated 27 months ago |
Have any of you moved from legal secretary to paralegal - 4 RepliesI have a 4 yr. degree and a paralegal certificate. I have been with my firm for 8 years as a LS. I have an interview with a smaller firm for a... |
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txelle in Waco, Texas |
I need advice on resigning ...I have worked for a solo practitioner for 4 years. Currently, the office consists of the attorney, a receptionist and me. The receptionist was hired... |
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Parafreegal in Chicago, Illinois Updated 27 months ago |
Another Nail in the Coffin for Paralegals - 3 RepliesFrom the Wall St. Journal: "But eDiscovery is the hottest thing right now in corporate legal departments. The software scans documents and looks... |
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Parafreegal in Chicago, Illinois Updated 27 months ago |
Paralegal Outsourcing to India? - 2 RepliesI was just wondering: How common is it right now for paralegal work to be offshored to India or other developing countires with cheap labor? I've... |
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buncle19 in Carlsbad, California Updated 28 months ago |
In case you needed a laugh... - 1 ReplyThis is about an eager law student, not a paralegal, but it was so enjoyable I thought I would share: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0_bMnFVAFk |
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Name in Kansas City, Missouri Updated 29 months ago |
Paralegal Grad Having Trouble Finding Work - 10 RepliesHi everyone, I am only a few weeks away from earning my BS in paralegal studies from Kaplan Univeristy. I'm in New York City, and I am having a... |
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buncle19 in Carlsbad, California Updated 29 months ago |
Is the field growing? - 11 RepliesI've been told that the demand for paralegals is increasing...I've also been told that competition is tight and it's difficult to find a job as a... |
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Cupidon in Orlando, Florida Updated 30 months ago |
Paralegals with Private Investigators Licence - 13 RepliesIs this beneficial? More pay? Anything? I am in a paralegal degree program now, and my brother is insisting that if I train for and obtain a PI... |
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Hoofs2118 in Lewiston, Minnesota |
Paralegal Jobs in Denver (Displaced Legal Pro help me out?!)I have been reading many threads on here (especially those answered by Displaced Legal Professional (please reply here too ;) ) I actually had to... |
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college grad in Elmhurst, New York Updated 30 months ago |
Breaking into Paralegal field - 1 ReplyHello. I am currently a student at a University and will graduate with a degree in English this December. I am also currently doing an online... |
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tmf1977 in Yonkers, New York Updated 30 months ago |
Just received my certification, had a nightmare experience - 5 RepliesI stumbled upon this forum about a week ago. I must say I truly enjoy reading about all of your experiences and find them very entertaining. My... |
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Bwulf91 in Denver, Colorado |
Paralegal Certificate programs around DenverI've been doing some research into paralegal certificate programs around Denver. I am looking for advice as to which program is best. If, in fact,... |
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jslinfla in Delray Beach, Florida Updated 30 months ago |
bachelos degree in Paralegal or certificate? - 28 RepliesHi I would like someone to answer me. I have bachelors and master's degree in English Language, and I want to take paralegal certificate program, but... |
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DFW , Texas in Richmond, Kentucky Updated 30 months ago |
How to get an entry level Paralegal job in Dallas, TX? - 3 RepliesI am a stay at home mom looking to re-enter the workforce. I have a Paralegal Certificate in Civil Litigation Specialty (1997)from an ABA approved... |
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MarissaH8637 in Clinton Township, Michigan |
Just received my certification, had a nightmare experienceI stumbled upon this forum about a week ago. I must say I truly enjoy reading about all of your experiences and find them very entertaining. My... |
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SpazzySpaz in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Updated 31 months ago |
Reference checks by prior attornes I worked for - what can/can't they say? - 1 ReplyHello, I had participated in these forums about a year ago and can't remember what my user name was :) I will have to figure it out. Anyway, over a... |
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Getting Smarter/Say No to Agencies! in Lanham, Maryland Updated 31 months ago |
Can you give me some advice about the pros and cons and the do's and don''ts of working with temp agencies please? - 7 RepliesThere is something that I'm not getting about working with temp agencies. They seem really excited about getting you in to interview you, and then... |
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awb in Pleasant Hill, California |
Clarification on Law Clerk versus ParalegalHi everyone, This board has helped me tremendously during my recent job search. I'm currently a 2L and am working part-time at a firm. However,... |
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ME in Sterling Heights, Michigan |
Thinking of becoming a ParalegalI'm thinking of becoming a paralegal. Is it worth it? I don't mind working in a office with many different things to do. I've been lucky to enough to... |
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Paralegal in Dallas, Texas Updated 31 months ago |
Need advice about getting along with attorneys - 18 RepliesCan anyone give me any general advice as to how to get along with attorneys? For the most part, do you find that you have to be circumspect around... |
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jeff mar in Phoenix, Arizona |
ExperienceHow can a non law student with no law experience get a volunteer job at a law firm? what type of firm would let you in? |
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jeff mar in Phoenix, Arizona |
VolunteerWhat Volunteer or public interest groups look good on a law school or paralegal job application |
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Anonymous in Lanham, Maryland |
How can I research the background of a judge or an attorney I'm working with?I would like to check out the background of a retired judge and a new attorney that I am working with. What online resources can I utilize to get... |
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AusarC in Ellsworth, Kansas |
How to finance College EducationI have recently received Pell Grant. But all I want is a Certification in Information Technology. Is a student loan necessary or wise? |
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New Orleans- Paralegal Updated 32 months ago |
Paralegal questions - 33 RepliesI am in school right now for my Associates Degree to in Paralegal Studies. I would like to go back to school (after I graduate) to get my bachelors... |
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rebeccavaz in Lancaster, Pennsylvania Updated 33 months ago |
Job Interview Tomorrow - Needs Tips and Moral Support - 5 RepliesI am currently enrolled in an ABA-approved Paralegal Bachelor program and have an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice. I have been working for the... |
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