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Scholarships

Students can now keep apprised of the latest scholarship opportunities.

Paralegal Schools

Use the School Directory 2008 to begin your research for the right paralegal school. Whether your goal is pursuing a paralegal certificate, obtaining a paralegal degree, or continuing your paralegal studies, this advertising directory should help you get started.

• The Business of Law in Michigan – January/February 2008 – ABA approves legal management baccalaureate degree.

• To ABA or Not to ABA? – January/February 2008 – My Opinion Poll Results: Results are mixed regarding career impact of program approval.

• 2008 School Directory – January/February 2008 – This advertising directory lists schools across the nation that offer legal assistant and paralegal education programs.

• Education Regulatory Body Shutting Down – July/August 2007 – Closure could affect accreditation of paralegal programs throughout California.

• ¿Hablas Español? – July/August 2007 – Online Spanish-language paralegal program is first in the U.S.

• Paralegal Program Hosts Mock Trial at University of Arkansas – May/June 2007 – Paralegals work with high schools for competition.

• Back to the Books – January/February 2007 – Tips to take and pass the two most popular paralegal exams.

• Making the Grade Online? – January/February 2007 – My Opinion Poll Results: Most paralegals still favor classroom setting over all-online programs.

• E-discovery School  – November/December 2006 – Which seminar is right for you?

• Master Plan – Jan/Feb '06 – Will your next move be a graduate-level education?

• Unique Paralegal Programs – Jan/Feb 2004 – These innovative programs provide exciting paralegal education options.

• Playing It Smart – March/April 2001 – Make an informed choice about your paralegal education.

• Landlord and Tenant Law – March/April 2008 – Paralegals can be involved in every aspect of this growing real estate specialty.

• Playground Politics – January/February 2008 – Education and the law meet to form a unique specialty.

• The Hybrid Paralegal – May/June 2007 – Do you have the technology know-how for this new career?

• Open for Business – March/April 2007 – Four paralegals who have made it big in the freelance world.

• Flying Solo – March/April 2006 – LAT's Freelance Survey results.

• Unique Specialties – Nov/Dec 2005 – Distinctive areas of law for the nontraditional paralegal.

• Music Paralegals – May/June 2005 – Paralegals in the music industry.

• Marketing Your Game Plan – Mar/Apr 2005 – Strategies for freelance paralegals.