Paralegal Degree News
Choosing the right paralegal degree program is a very personal decision. Think about your schedule, career goals and budget. Do you want to enter the workforce as quickly as possible, or would you like your education to include a broader range of liberal arts studies in addition to paralegal training? Do you have work and family obligations to balance with getting your degree? How much are you willing to spend on tuition? Answering questions like these will put you on the right track to finding the best paralegal program for you.
Alamogordo Department of Public Safety (ADPS) Director Sam Trujillo was elected president of the New Mexico Association of Chiefs of Police (NMCP) after being a member of the NMCP executive board for 7 years. Read more about paralegal careers...
If you earn your degree online, it seems only fitting that you receive your degree there as well, and that is exactly what some of the students who earned an online paralegal degree at Bryant & Stratton College will be doing June 10th. Read more about Second Life graduation...
Last summer, two weeks before Eduardo Vielma and Melody Luchuck planned to marry, Vielma and his brother were arrested and handed over to immigration authorities; he illegally entered the country in 2003. Now he is back in his native Acapulco, working as a busboy in a beach-front restaurant and bar called Paradise, but hoping his wife can find a way to get him back to Pittsburgh, according to an article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Read more about Melody Luchuck...
Two years after becoming the first jurisdiction in North America to license and regulate paralegals, the province of Ontario reports that the program is a success. Read more about Ontario paralegal regulation...
When Billi Lacombe joined Faith House as a paralegal in 1998, she was "overwhelmed" by the difficulties providing services for victims of domestic violence, according to a Louisiana newspaper. Now she's the executive director. Read more about new paralegal services...
While community colleges may not have traditionally been considered as serious educational institutions, it appears the public as well as corporations are regarding them in higher esteem. Read more about community colleges...
SThe American Bar Association has reapproved the paralegal studies program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Tanana Valley Campus after what was described as a "rigorous" process that began about a year ago, according to the school. Read more about the Alaskan Paralegal Program...
Some paralegals are reportedly finding new duties to perform as online social networking websites become increasingly popular. Read more about changing duties...
People who study for paralegal degrees occasionally get the opportunity to participate in mock trial competitions as part of their coursework. Read more about mock trials...
A California woman is putting her paralegal degree to good use with her own business as well as a website that helps single parents with child support issues. Read more about business success...
For some people, a paralegal degree can be a ticket to self-employment. Read more about self-employment...
Pursuing a paralegal career can lead to more than just a steady job. It may also be a chance to enjoy the rewards of helping others. Read more about helping others...
Some people who earn paralegal degrees can find their careers taking entirely new turns away from traditional legal settings. Read more about seeing the world...
The current economy is leading more law students to seek non-traditional opportunities with their degrees after graduation, a trend that paralegal students may want to take note of as well. Read more about career diversification...
If you're concerned about job stability and unemployment, a variety of career education options, such as paralegal training, may be closer than you think. Read more about job insecurity...
One Pennsylvania man is putting his paralegal degree to good use without waiting for the economy to start turning around. Read more about new career options...
People who pursue paralegal degrees may find that their skills qualify them to work in a relatively recession-proof industry. Read more about paralegal degrees...
A top legal staffing company reports that litigation paralegals are among this year's most in-demand positions at law firms around the country. Read more about litigation paralegals...
Some workers are reportedly taking advantage of layoffs and job uncertainty to spend more time in the classroom building new career skills. For some of them, paralegal studies are a great field to pursue new opportunities in. Read more about skills in the recession...
A leading securities fraud attorney is urging paralegals to use their skills to watch for Ponzi schemes in light of a recent rash of financial crimes. Read more about financial crimes...
Training for a paralegal degree can be as fun and interesting as it is rewarding for your career. Read more about paralegal studies...
An example of the growing importance of paralegals can be found in San Francisco, where city officials are clashing over the need to hire two of them for the public defender's office. Read more about how vital paralegals are...
Featured Paralegal Schools
Daymar College has been offering career training since 1963. Our experienced faculty have on-the-job experience that helps them provide students with the quality instruction they'll need for career success. Find out why Daymar College may be the right place for you to prepare for your future paralegal career.
Brown Mackie College understands that school is a means to achieving your career goals, so we've planned our classes to give you practical training that will help you learn the skills you'll need. We also make it easy to fit classes into your busy schedule. Learn more about our student-friendly philosophy, and get started on your paralegal career today!
At Northwestern Business College, our fast-paced, career-focused programs will help you acquire the skills you'll need to succeed in the paralegal career field. And when you're ready to enter the job market, our Office of Career Development and Alumni Relations has a 95 percent job placement rate. Find out more about getting your paralegal degree at Northwestern Business College.