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On the Pulse
LAT
's 7th Annual Technology Survey results reveal more paralegals feel
the beat of technology.
By Amanda Flatten
Statistical analysis by
Darrell Patton
 What's
On?
The latest in trial presentation software,
hardware and gadgetry.
By Milton Hooper
Taming the Terabyte
A paralegal's guide to reining in
electronically stored information.
By Sally A. Kane
In
Good Form
Increasing the Value of Mental and Emotional
Injury Cases
By John D. Winer
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2008 Rookie of the Year
Sponsored by
www.roberthalflegal.com
2008 Rookie of the Year Award Criteria
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One winner will be chosen by our Editorial Advisory
Board and will receive a $500 check, an award plaque and a
complimentary 1-year subscription to
LAT, and will be
featured in the November/December 2008 issue.
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All nominees must have between one and three
years experience as a paralegal/legal assistant under the
supervision of an attorney.
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All nominees must also have an associate’s
degree or bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies.
If the associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree is not in
paralegal studies, the nominee must also hold a paralegal
certificate from an accredited institution.
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No Self Nominations.
All nominees must be nominated by another person.
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Multiple nominations are strongly encouraged;
however, at least one nomination must be from the nominee’s
direct supervisor,
paralegal manager
or supervising attorney. Additional nominations are suggested from
attorneys, educators, paralegal association members, co-workers, clients
or any
organization. A
different person must complete each nomination, with an
accompanying statement per the requirements below.
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Regular contributors to
LAT, including
columnists, writers and advisory board members, and previous
Rookie of the Year award winners are ineligible for nomination.
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The nominator
of the individual who is selected as the 2008 Rookie of the Year
also will receive $100. (In the event that multiple people
nominate the winner, their names will be entered in a drawing
and one nominator
will be selected for the $100 prize.)
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All nominators must submit a statement on the
nomination form providing information and specifics on the
nominee’s work and professional contributions.
Examples should be included describing how this paralegal
has distinguished himself or herself from other new paralegals
by taking on advanced assignments or tasks, solving difficult or
unusual problems, or rising to unique challenges both on the job
and within the paralegal community.
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DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS:
July 14, 2008
Click here to fill out a nomination
form.
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