Why a Paralegal Degree is Perfect for Non-Traditional Students According to the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA), there are over 18,000 certified paralegals in the U.S. Paralegals are the backbone of the legal system and work directly under the supervision of an attorney. They conduct interviews, investigations and legal research. They also locate witnesses, draft legal documents and record legal notes. Therefore, it is understandably why those in the legal world often say that behind
The Legal Field Careers I chose are Paralegal or Legal Assistant and Mediator. Paralegals or Legal Assistants perform a variety of tasks to support lawyers including maintaining and organizing files, conducting legal research, drafting documents etc. Most Paralegals or Legal Assistants work for law firms and government agencies but they are found in all types of organizations including non-profit organizations. They are an important part of our legal system and their job requires a variety of
What is a Paralegal During this week I have learned that there are many aspects to becoming a paralegal. The job of a paralegal consists of much more than formal administrative work, it involves using their initiative, creativity and knowledge to communicate with clients, lawyers, government offices while working on assignments which would normally be overseen by a lawyer. The demand for paralegals are much higher now due to the fact that they are more cost effective than a lawyer. There have
Do You Need A Paralegal Certification? If you are looking for a rewarding position in the legal field that does not require years of continuing education, consider the benefits of becoming a paralegal. Paralegals are legal assistants who work in every area of law and are responsible for doing research, completing clerical work, and interviewing clients for the attorneys in their office. For individuals who want to change their career path, becoming a paralegal is a great opportunity because candidates
Paralegal: The beginning and a field choice Paralegals are not just in the office to run errands for the lawyer or file paper work. They have many duties and task depending on the field that the paralegal has chosen to take part in assisting. Starting off the beginner paralegal will probably do some research on wages, any types of certifications, and the type of offices that they end up working for or furthering their education to work for a prosecutor or in criminal justice. All these factors are
Before I choose to become a Paralegal, the legal system had fascinated me for many years, not from what I've seen on television shows or movies but from real life situations 1 saw in the news, read in articles,and experienced personally. During my first year of the Paralegal Technology Program I was asked by several people what field of law I wanted to work in, but 1 didn't have an opinion. Now in my second year, I feel that I can make a more informed decision. Knowing that this career change
A Study of Elements of Vibration in Mechanical Engineering Bilal Ahmad Malik Department of Mechanical Engineering, Techno Global University, Meghalaya. Email: bilalmalik15@gmail.com Introduction With the discovery of musical instruments like drums, the vibration becomes a point of interest for scientists and since then there has been much investigation in the field of vibration. All bodies having mass and elasticity are capable
You may have heard of the “Six Degrees of Separation” theory, which states that every person is connected to every other person through just six other connections. For example, a certain individual is assumed to know at least 44 other people, and since each of those other people know 44 other people, it can continue through six ‘degrees’, which in total makes 7.26 billion connections, more than there are people on earth today. While there are flaws in this theory, the underlying message remains;
How To Become A Paralegal If you want to know how to become a paralegal. There are many paths that can lead to a paralegal career. We’ll examine four of those paths here: on-the-job training; paralegal associates degree; paralegal certification; and bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies. How to Become A Paralegal–On the Job Training Since in most states there is no requirement that paralegals be licensed or certified an individual can become a paralegal simply by receiving training directly
fascinated me. I had a new-found interest and love of learning but I knew that this course of study had its limitations if I did not want to go to law school. I have been a practicing paralegal for 19 years and have practiced in every field of law imaginable. My coursework, while studying specifically in the paralegal field, as well as outside of the specialized field, have allowed me to develop a broad base that forms my thematic core. Classes focusing on specific areas of law gave me insight and