Sep 14, 2012 1:56:00 PM
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Gail ArmatysCo-Founder & CAOCenter for AdvancedLegal Studies |
When most people think of entering the legal profession, they immediately think of attending law school to become an attorney. However, the huge number of law school graduates combined with the scarcity of attorney jobs in recent years may lead would-be law students to consider another path: becoming a paralegal.
Topics: online classes, paralegal certificate, paralegal degree, career, education and training
Sep 6, 2012 12:06:00 PM
Most people think of the role of a paralegal as an assistant to an attorney. The American Association for Paralegal Education (AAfPE) defines a paralegal as someone who "performs substantive and procedural legal work as authorized by law, which work, in the absence of the paralegal, would be performed by an attorney. Paralegals have knowledge of the law gained through education, or education and work experience, which qualifies them to perform legal work. Paralegals adhere to recognized e
thical standards and rules of professional responsibility." But what activities can one really expect to do each day as a paralegal?
The truth is, paralegals perform a large array of tasks, and no day is completely alike. However, there are some core functions paralegals commonly perform. Here are some of the common duties paralegals are responsible for on a day-to-day basis.
Topics: online classes, paralegal certificate, paralegal degree, career, paralegal skills, education and training
Sep 3, 2012 11:50:00 AM
Topics: online classes, paralegal certificate, paralegal degree, career, paralegal skills, education and training
Aug 29, 2012 4:12:00 PM
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Eric H. Happe |
Topics: online classes, career
Jul 16, 2012 4:13:00 PM
The Center’s online teaching technology focuses on improving all aspects of paralegal education. The objective is to engage more students in exciting new ways, on their terms and devices. Professors can connect with students more effectively, so students stay informed, involved and collaborative.
Paralegal student Amy Osterloh explained how the college’s online technology specifically helped her in one of her classes, “...after completing a degree (at) a 4 year university (and) years of real estate classes, this class has prepared and exposed me to more helpful information that I have been able to absorb and carry with me to the classes ahead.” She continued, “I absolutely love the online format, and my concern with not feeling close to the teacher and classmates due to a virtual classroom have been completely alleviated. I have grown close with my classmates, and even though we don't agree on everything, we are still able to have civil and mature debates on laws and issues that could be very polarizing.”
Topics: online classes, technology
