Table of Contents: January/February 2004

features

Unique Paralegal Programs

These innovative programs provide exciting paralegal education options.

By Debra Levy Martinelli

New School of Thought 

Online CLE for paralegals makes advances in the profession.

By Nancy Ritter

Voices of Experience 

Paralegals with 20 plus years of experience share their tips for success in an ever-changing profession.

By Rachel Campbell

Last-minute Stipulations 

By Jeffrey A. Helewitz

2003 Index to Articles

news & trends

• NFPA Signs New Management Contract

• Overtime Issue Lives Again

• Pa. Community College Receives ABA Approval

• N.Y. Sushi Memo Unpalatable

• Minnesota Poor to Pay for Legal Help

• “First of Its Kind” e-Discovery Course Held

• N.J. Paralegal Jailed for Theft

• Paralegals Get USA PATRIOT Act Education

• News Briefs

• Real-time Mess

• Serving Her Country with Pride

Association Notes

tech center

Creative Computing

Hate Your Computer Less - Four tricks to help you work better with technology.
By Pamela S. Brown

What’s New

perspectives

Contributors

Editor’s Desk

Your Letters

My Story

Finding My Way - A journey from nursing to the paralegal field. By Carol Morrison

Career Advice

Hiring Trends in 2004 - Hot practice areas and what legal assistants need to know to benefit.
By Sheron Hindley-Smith

columns

Legal Research & Writing

Writing Persuasively - By Celia C. Elwell, RP

Student’s Workshop

Entering the Workforce - By Dora Dye

Corporate Comment

Due Diligence in Business Transactions - By Claudia J. Taller

Manager’s Desk

What Kind of Manager Are You? - By Fawn K. Barnes

Litigation Corner

Handling Ethical Challenges - By Stacey Hunt, CLA, CAS

Pro Bono Spotlight

The Serious Volunteer - By Kathryn Feather

resources

Professional Placement

WebStop

School Directory

Legal Products & Services Directory

Advertiser Index