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My Opinion
Welcome to Legal Assistant Today‘s My
Opinion section, featuring the results from previous
My Opinion surveys.
Below you will find past My Opinion articles organized chronologically.
National Association Impact
Paralegals split on benefits of
membership.
by Heidi Lowry
September/October 2008 Table of Contents
Signed, Sealed, Delivered
Many paralegals view notary skills
as client and career pluses.
by Heidi Lowry
July/August 2008
Table of Contents
Diverting Disaster
More law firms are
planning ahead to protect valuable assets and data.
by Heidi Lowry
May/June 2008
Table of Contents
Outsourcing Outlook
Paralegals are not
concerned about outsourcing today.
by Ashley Johnson
March/April 2008
Table of Contents
To ABA or Not to ABA?
Results
are mixed regarding career impact of program approval.
by Ashley Johnson
January/February
2008 Table of Contents
Reacting to Regulation
Majority of survey respondents feel some type of paralegal regulation is
needed.
by Ashley Johnson
November/December
2007 Table of Contents
Paralegals Give Back
Although not
required, many still participate in pro bono.
by Ashley Johnson
September/October
2007 Table of Contents
The
Overtime Debate
Weighing the
pros and cons of nonexempt status.
by John J. McGurk
July/August 2007
Table of Contents
Examining Certification
Opinions vary on the merits of passing a voluntary exam.
by John J. McGurk
May/June 2007
Table of Contents
Divided on Discrimination
Survey respondents have mixed views on prevalence and nature of
workplace discrimination.
by John J. McGurk
March/April 2007
Table of Contents
Making the Grade Online?
Most
paralegals still favor classroom setting over all-online programs.
by John J. McGurk
January/February
2007 Table of Contents
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