/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usThu, 19 Sep 2024 17:31:36 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2024/level_up_your_legal_career_with_usf_paralegal_specialty_certificate.aspxResponding to student demand for advanced legal education, the University of South Florida’s Paralegal Specialty Certificates provide aspiring paralegals – as well as those already in the industry – an avenue to gain expertise in areas such as bankruptcy, immigration, elder law, and more.Tatiana Del ValleMon, 29 Apr 2024 15:17:23 Level Up Your Legal Career with USF’s Paralegal Specialty CertificatesResponding to student demand for advanced legal education, the University of South Florida’s Paralegal Specialty Certificates provide aspiring paralegals – as well as those already in the industry – an avenue to gain expertise in areas such as bankruptcy, immigration, elder law, and more.Advertisement flyer for usf paralegal programs/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2024/level_up_your_legal_career_with_usf_paralegal_specialty_certificate.aspxParalegal/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2023/paralegal-skills-for-students-pursuing-a-legal-career.aspxIn many ways, paralegals are the backbone of law offices. They provide crucial support to lawyers through a variety of duties. From interviewing clients to drafting legal documents, paralegals require many soft and hard skills to be successful.Haley DeLeonTue, 16 May 2023 13:35:19 Paralegal Skills for Students Pursuing a Legal CareerIn many ways, paralegals are the backbone of law offices. They provide crucial support to lawyers through a variety of duties. From interviewing clients to drafting legal documents, paralegals require many soft and hard skills to be successful.A group of people sitting around a table with paperwork and books/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2023/paralegal-skills-for-students-pursuing-a-legal-career.aspxLegal,Paralegal/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/what-to-look-for-in-a-paralegal-certificate-program.aspxWhether you are just beginning your career as a paralegal or are an experienced professional, career advancement is probably something that’s been on your mind at one time or another. Thankfully, there has never been a better time to move forward in leveling up your career.Alyssa BirchfieldTue, 20 Dec 2022 09:41:45 What to Look for in a Paralegal Certificate ProgramWhether you are just beginning your career as a paralegal or are an experienced professional, career advancement is probably something that’s been on your mind at one time or another. Thankfully, there has never been a better time to move forward in leveling up your career.A woman sitting in front of her laptop at a desk taking notes/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/what-to-look-for-in-a-paralegal-certificate-program.aspxLegal,Paralegal/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/whats-the-difference-between-a-paralegal-and-legal-assistant.aspxBoth legal assistants and paralegals support lawyers’ work and typically ensure that law offices run smoothly. However, despite similar job titles, there is a difference between a paralegal and legal assistant. Discover the roles, responsibilities, educational requirements, and salary ranges for each.Haley DeLeonTue, 16 Aug 2022 13:50:46 What's the Difference Between a Paralegal and Legal Assistant?Both legal assistants and paralegals support lawyers’ work and typically ensure that law offices run smoothly. However, despite similar job titles, there is a difference between a paralegal and legal assistant. Discover the roles, responsibilities, educational requirements, and salary ranges for each.Two people sitting at a desk with a stack of books and the scales of justice/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/whats-the-difference-between-a-paralegal-and-legal-assistant.aspxLegal,Paralegal/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/online-legal-research-resources-enrich-your-legal-career.aspxEffective legal research is a process. You need to identify the legal issue, find laws to support your argument, and confirm that your primary and secondary sources are still relevant.Leigh PerkinsTue, 02 Nov 2021 10:16:24 Online Legal Research Resources: Enrich Your Legal CareerEffective legal research is a process. You need to identify the legal issue, find laws to support your argument, and confirm that your primary and secondary sources are still relevant.A person sitting at a desk with a tablet, notebook, laptop, and a scale of justice/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/online-legal-research-resources-enrich-your-legal-career.aspxLegal,Paralegal/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/6-paralegal-jobs-that-arent-in-law-firms.aspxIf you’re considering a career as a paralegal, chances are you’ve envisioned your days racking up billable hours and case wins in a successful law firm (à la Rachel Zane on the legal TV drama, Suits). It’s a popular stereotype, but you should know that it’s not your only option.Jen CarlevattiTue, 09 Mar 2021 14:30:42 6 Paralegal Jobs That Aren't in Law FirmsIf you’re considering a career as a paralegal, chances are you’ve envisioned your days racking up billable hours and case wins in a successful law firm (à la Rachel Zane on the legal TV drama, Suits). It’s a popular stereotype, but you should know that it’s not your only option.A woman sitting at her desk wearing glasses/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/6-paralegal-jobs-that-arent-in-law-firms.aspxParalegal/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/5-tips-for-remote-depositions.aspxDespite the initial challenges, these essential legal proceedings have continued to run increasingly well as more and more firms have transitioned to remote work. Keep reading to see 5 tips for remote depositions as the pandemic continues to interrupt in-person proceedings and force them online.Daniel GoodsonTue, 08 Dec 2020 14:06:20 5 Tips for Remote DepositionsDespite the initial challenges, these essential legal proceedings have continued to run increasingly well as more and more firms have transitioned to remote work. Keep reading to see 5 tips for remote depositions as the pandemic continues to interrupt in-person proceedings and force them online.A woman sitting on a sofa having a virtual meeting on her laptop/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/5-tips-for-remote-depositions.aspxParalegal/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/4-common-ethics-issues-paralegals-face.aspxServing as a paralegal is a rewarding way to serve clients and make a real difference in their lives. As you carry out your role, though, it’s important to be aware of common paralegal ethics violations that can lead to serious consequences.Daniel GoodsonTue, 29 Sep 2020 00:01:22 4 Common Ethics Issues Paralegals FaceServing as a paralegal is a rewarding way to serve clients and make a real difference in their lives. As you carry out your role, though, it’s important to be aware of common paralegal ethics violations that can lead to serious consequences.One person writing on a clipboard as another person is handing them an envelope/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/4-common-ethics-issues-paralegals-face.aspxParalegal/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/can-you-become-a-paralegal-with-no-job-experience.aspxSo, can you become a paralegal with no job experience as a paralegal? The short answer is yes and no. Keep reading for the long answer.Joe EmersonFri, 28 Feb 2020 11:01:58 Can You Become a Paralegal with No Job Experience?So, can you become a paralegal with no job experience as a paralegal? The short answer is yes and no. Keep reading for the long answer.A person holding a stack of papers on a desk/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/can-you-become-a-paralegal-with-no-job-experience.aspxParalegal/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2019/benefits-of-becoming-a-paralegal.aspxIf you’re contemplating a career change or you’re seeking a promotion within the legal field, now is a good time to weigh the many personal and professional benefits of becoming a paralegal.Leigh PerkinsWed, 11 Dec 2019 11:56:05 Benefits of Becoming a ParalegalIf you’re contemplating a career change or you’re seeking a promotion within the legal field, now is a good time to weigh the many personal and professional benefits of becoming a paralegal.A woman in professional clothing standing in front of a bookshelf holding a notebook/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2019/benefits-of-becoming-a-paralegal.aspxParalegal/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2019/5-reasons-strong-legal-writing-is-important-for-paralegals.aspxAlmost all legal work depends upon the written word, so paralegals must know how to draft flawless and persuasive submissions to the court, emails to clients, internal memorandums, wills, resolutions, contracts, and other legal filings.Leigh PerkinsThu, 07 Nov 2019 09:57:35 5 Reasons Strong Legal Writing Is Important for ParalegalsAlmost all legal work depends upon the written word, so paralegals must know how to draft flawless and persuasive submissions to the court, emails to clients, internal memorandums, wills, resolutions, contracts, and other legal filings.A person holding a pen above a piece of paper on a clipboard/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2019/5-reasons-strong-legal-writing-is-important-for-paralegals.aspxParalegal/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2019/what-you-can-expect-as-a-paralegal.aspxYou’d like to advance your career, and you think becoming a paralegal might be the way to do it. It’s a fast-growing field that offers challenging legal work for go-getters and problem-solvers like you — and the certification process is much faster than for a law degree.Emily YoungWed, 11 Sep 2019 11:08:23 What You Can Expect as a ParalegalYou’d like to advance your career, and you think becoming a paralegal might be the way to do it. It’s a fast-growing field that offers challenging legal work for go-getters and problem-solvers like you — and the certification process is much faster than for a law degree.A Lady Justice statue next to a stack of books/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2019/what-you-can-expect-as-a-paralegal.aspxParalegal