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The Votes Are In!
Meet LAT‘s 2007
Paralegal of the Year
and Runners-Up.
By Tim Pareti

Outward Bound?
Exploring the impact of legal outsourcing.
By Sally A. Kane

First in its Field
One law firm’s legacy of paralegal utilization.
By Amanda Flatten

In Good Form
Litigating Employment Discrimination Cases
By Andrew H. Friedman

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Paralegal Students

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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 vs. Legal Assistant – May/June ’06 – Survey reveals that “paralegal” is the more popular term.
Paralegal Utilization Grows – March/April ’06 – IPMA’s 2005 survey reveals increased responsibilities for legal assistants.
Regulation Roll Call – March/April ’06 – A look at paralegal legislation and certification activities across the nation.
Peace of Mind – Mar/Apr ’05 – LAT‘s 13th Annual Salary Survey results.
Half Empty or Half Full? – Mar/Apr ’04 – LAT‘s 2003 Salary Survey.

Paralegal Education

2007 School Directory – January/February ’07 – This advertising directory lists schools across the nation that offer legal assistant and paralegal education programs.

Taking a Stand on Education – March/April ’06 – Majority favors academic standards, but disagrees on what kind.

3rd Annual Unique Paralegal Programs Spotlight – Jan/Feb ’06

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

2nd Annual Unique Paralegal Programs Spotlight – Jan/Feb ’05

Unique Paralegal Programs – Jan/Feb ’04
New School of Thought – Jan/Feb ’04 – Online CLE for paralegals makes advances in the profession.

Looking for a Paralegal Position

Starting Salaries Looking Up – March/April ’06 – Guide predicts compensation increased and niche-area demand.

Different Career Options to Consider

Flying Solo – March/April ’06 – LAT‘s Freelance Survey results.

The Show Must Go On – March/April ’06 – IPMA’s 2005 survey reveals increased responsibilities for legal assistants.

Unique Specialties – Nov/Dec ’05 – Distinctive areas of law for the nontraditional paralegal.

Music Paralegals – May/June ’05 – IPMA’s 2005 survey reveals increased responsibilities for legal assistants.

Marketing Your Game Plan – Mar/Apr ’05 – Strategies for freelance paralegals.

Plaintiff v. Defense – Jul/Aug ’04 – Paralegals from both sides reveal their winning strategies.

Roads Less Traveled – Mar/Apr ’04 – Paralegal skills provide the foundation for a variety of careers.