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Although the nation is experiencing a recession, the paralegal profession continues to grow. Law firms and legal departments are cutting costs and increasing access to legal services by hiring paralegals. The Occupational Outlook Handbook indicates that paralegals are providing a greater variety of services and finding opportunity for a career with a greater variety of employers.

Written by James Scheffer Admissions Director at the Center I began my paralegal career onboard the aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70). Prior to enlisting in the Navy, I had never heard of the term paralegal, much less have any desire to become a paralegal. That all changed. I arrived onboard the USS CARL VINSON as an undesignated Airman, which basically means I would be placed in a position that required little more than a warm body. My first assignment was to V-2 ...

ABA has been working over the summer and has implemented a couple of new aspects to their membership. A New 'Student Associate' category and a social networing site called 'Legally Minded'. Get the details below.

Paralegal professionals may just be replacing first year associates in some of the nation's top law firms. That's the word from paralegal expert, Jeannie S. Johnston, owner of Paralegal Gateway.com

You may want to read this commentary on Paralegal Programs.

"Paralegals are becoming more accessible to attorneys as the cost of new hardware decreases," says Gary Melhuish, former president of The International Paralegal Managers Association. With new software constantly being created and its use updated in almost every area of law, paralegals are able to perform their tasks with increased speed and accuracy. Law libraries in law firms are literally discarding their books in favor of online services for legal research. Paralegals who keep ...

by Sami Hartsfield; Houston Legal Issues Examiner Center For Advanced Legal Studies is no doubt a staple of the large Houston-area legal community. For 22 years, the Center has been providing top-notch paralegal graduates to local attorneys, law firms, corporate legal departments, and governmental entities. And the flexibility of the Center’s course delivery options ensures that future paralegal students can find a program that fits their busy schedules. Interested candidates may ...

The new higher-education tax credit, which was part of the stimulus bill signed into law in February, is expected to put hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars into the pockets of millions of Americans who write tuition checks this year.

You probably have come across some paralegal training programs suggesting that after a few short weeks, you can be a paralegal. Some even claim a few weekends will do the trick! These programs are often presented at prestigious universities that have a long tradition of academic excellence.

In spite of the current recession and growing unemploymnet rates, national statistics, hiring trends, and the Center's busy placement office continue to give reason for well-prepared paralegal graduates to be optimistic.

Sami K. Hartsfield ACP is a paralegal and a graduate of the Center For Advanced Legal Studies, and actively involved in advancement of the paralegal profession. Check out some of Sami's other work at the Houston Legal Examiner

Today, four trends are reshaping the paralegal field. Ignore these at your peril: if you don’t educate yourself about the latest innovations in legal, social and business practices, you’ll be left sitting on the dock as the ship pulls away.

Interview: Gail L. Armatys, M.S., Co-Founder at Center For Advanced Legal Studies Gail L. Armatys, M.S., Co-Founder of the Center For Advanced Legal Studies, joins us today to discuss paralegal education. Tell us about the programs offered at Center For Advanced Legal Studies The Center specializes in paralegal education. We offer a Paralegal Certificate Program for College Graduates and an AAS Degree for Undergraduates. Students may attend in the morning or in the evening. Morning classes ...

Should education and training be required prior to being vested with the title paralegal? By James D. Scheffer It is a debate that ensues within the occupational field, the national paralegal organizations, and all areas of employment of paralegals. It has been my personal position at ...