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2003 Issue Archive

	January/February 2003
	Head of Her Class Feisty paralegal brings reality and opinions into the classroom.
	Learning Curve In-house training is part of every paralegal’s experience.
	Investigating a Child Abuse Action The legal assistant’s role.
	2002 Index to Articles Your guide to last year’s collection of Legal Assistant Today articles.
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	March/April 2003
	Still $miling After 2002? In a year rife with economic decline, paralegals still managed some respectable gains.
	Defending Terry Nichols A former paralegal reflects on a client who irreparably changed the American landscape.
	Secrets of Management Unveiled An insider’s look at the role of paralegal managers.
	Crafting a Résumé By way of introduction.
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	May/June 2003
	It’s All In Hand PDAs provide efficient mobility for the next generation of paralegals.
	Technology is Now Paralegals continue to benefit from technology and encourage educators to focus on computer training.
	Inside the World of Time & Billing By way of introduction.
	A Temporary Solution Paralegals and law firms find temporary employment a workable solution to a troubled job market.
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	July/August 2003
	A Tidal Wave of Documents Technology and organization are the keys to staying afloat in any large litigation case.
	9 Critical Steps for Trial Preparation
	Spoliation of Evidence How paralegals can play a key role in stopping the unthinkable.
	Art of Negotiation These key tools will help your negotiations go smoothly.
	Foreign Affairs A document management matter with international flair offers tips for counsel.
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	September/October 2003
	League of Extraordinary Women LAT’s 2003 Paralegal of the Year and two runners-up demonstrate a passion for their profession.
	Plugged into E-filing Where it’s been; where it’s going and how it affects legal assistants.
	Legal Nurse Consulting The next big trend.
	Technically Speaking Former paralegal capitalizes on legal technology experience and expertise.
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	November/December 2003
	Coke Is It Beverage giant offers two legal assistants expansive and vital roles.
	Above and Beyond Rookie of the Year sets high goals for herself and achieves them.
	The Corporate Fast Track Case management programs are the right ticket for these large corporate legal departments.
	Court Dockets at the Touch of a Button Online tools are streamlining the records retrieval process for corporate and litigation paralegals.
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