THE PARALEGALS’ ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC Even before the Covid-19 pandemic, private firms as well as government agencies were encouraging their employees to work from home. Agencies such as The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, The Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Defense, Department of the Navy and The Justice…
The Essentials of Legal Writing & Reading Skills by Jeffrey Hauck, JD, CPO, CII, LPI Working as a paralegal means that you will be physically and virtually surrounded by books and documents. Realizing that there are literally millions of suggestions on how to improve your legal writing and reading skills on the Internet, I wanted…
The Power of the Federal and State Governments in a Time of Crisis: What Does the Constitution Say? SPLITTING THE ATOM OF SOVEREIGNTY by John DeLeo, Esq. Does the Constitution give us some guidance in our government’s efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic? We saw the president and the governors announce strong measures over the…
How to Become a Paralegal Online Looking to become a paralegal online? Legal assistants and paralegals are individuals who assist lawyers in the delivery of legal services, although they cannot give legal advice themselves. Through formal education, training and experience, legal assistants and paralegals have knowledge and expertise regarding the legal system and substantive and…
The Pros and Cons of Accredited Paralegal Certificate Programs Paralegal jobs are expected to grow 15% from 2016 to 2026 and can earn up to $80,000 annually, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The American Bar Association defines a paralegal as “a person, qualified by education, training or work experience … who performs…
3 Benefits of a BCI Paralegal Certificate: Including NALA Qualifications In the current technology-driven era, adults young and old tremendously rely on Distance Education providers and materials to receive knowledge, education and training. Most college, high school, and graduate students are involved in some format of distance education through the duration of their experience, according…
Why is Online Legal Research Crucial to a Paralegal/Legal Assistant? Perks of using Lexis Nexis® in the Paralegal or Legal Assistant career field Blackstone Career Institute’s Online Legal Assistant/Paralegal Career Training program includes a subscription to Lexis Nexis® for training and experience using Lexis Advanced® – the leading source for electronic legal research. Lexis Advance®…
8 Paralegal Skills Critical to Succeed The following list outlines eight of the top paralegal skills necessary for success. J. Hauck, JD, CPO, CII, LPI, and Paralegal Instructor at Blackstone Career Institute drafted this list. Mastering these core competencies can help you become a paralegal or advance in your current workplace giving you a competitive…
Stuck in a Law School Bubble? Consider Blackstone’s Online Paralegal Certificate Program! There are other options besides Law School. Education that teaches you how to become a Paralegal should not cost you a fortune. Nor should this type of education take up years of your time. Luckily, there are accredited online universities that grant affordable,…
Post Paralegal Certificate Success: Survival Tips for New Paralegals You learned how to become a Paralegal, obtained your Paralegal Certificate, and are now ready to take on your next challenge as a new Paralegal in the workforce. In this post, Paralegal graduates from the Center for Paralegals who have recently started their careers in the…
