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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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Becoming a Paralegal

Paralegal Students

Legal Assistant Today has been the leading independent voice in the paralegal profession for more than 20 years. As you work toward a new career in the paralegal field, you will find LAT to be a valuable resource. The LAT News Bulletin, LAT-Forum Listserv and a subscription to LAT will keep you connected to the paralegal profession!

NEW TO LAT: Students can now keep apprised of the latest scholarship opportunities.

Paralegal Instructors

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Considering a career as a paralegal?

Are you thinking of becoming a paralegal? Are you trying to figure out what to look for in a paralegal school? Are you getting a paralegal education or recently graduated? Are you ready to look for that first job? Are you unsure what your first step should be or what specialty area you should consider?

Beginning any new job, whether you are fresh out of school or recently retrained, is a sometimes nerve-racking premise. Questions abound regarding what you can really expect as the new kid, or not-so-new kid, on the block. To make your entry into the paralegal profession a little smoother, you need a place where you can find helpful advice, tips for success, examples of others who have been there and done that, a repository of resources—you need Legal Assistant Today.

Below are some valuable articles that will help you in your chosen career.

About the Profession

Paralegal Salaries Continue to Increase – March/April 2008 – Robert Half Legal projects moderate compensation growth in its 2008 salary guide.
Survey Shows Salary Increases – November/December 2007 – IPMA’s salary survey shows that paralegals in intellectual property, patent and trademark fields are at the top.
NFPA Publishes Report on Compensation – May/June 2007 – Salaries rise and minimum education hiring requirements stand out.
Examining Certification – May/June 2007 – My Opinion Poll Results: Opinions vary on the merits of passing a voluntary exam.
Regulation Roll Call – March/April 2006 – A look at paralegal legislation and certification activities across the nation.

Paralegal Education

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.

3rd Annual Unique Paralegal Programs Spotlight – Jan/Feb 2006

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

2nd Annual Unique Paralegal Programs Spotlight – Jan/Feb 2005

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

Different Career Options to Consider

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.