|
hundreds of articles by subject Featured: Writing Paralegal Resumes New: How To Discover Business Assets New: Criminal Motion Practice (with forms) New: Trends in paralegal training & programs. New: Getting Started as a Paralegal The Listserv is a free, e-mail discussion group. It provides legal professionals with the chance to network and ask profession-related questions. Featured topic: Billable Hours This long-running column examines ethics in the paralegal profession. Do you have an ethical dilemma or question? E-mail us today. Recently Posted: Avoiding Technology Traps
|
Table of Contents: January/February 2002
features
Debating Online Paralegal Studies
A proliferation of web-based programs fuels discussion on the direction of paralegal education. By John Caldwell (Originally appeared in print as "Debating the Future")
Are You Riding A Fine Line? Learn to identify and avoid issues involving the unauthorized practice of law. By Debra Levy Martinelli
Changing Directions What you need to consider before you retrain. By Judy Tremore
Your guide to last year’s collection of Legal Assistant Today articles.
A Legal Team’s MVP Bank of America’s Theresa (Terry) Irvin, CLA, proves to be indispensable. By Lincoln Brunner
perspectives Editor’s Desk
My Opinion ‘Weekend Wonder’
– Short-term legal assistant programs harm the paralegal profession.
news & trends
Association Notes
real solutions Creative Computing Staying on Top of Courtroom Technology – Trial evidence is getting a new look. By Dwayne E. Krager
Legal Research & Writing Panel of Peers
– Crafting jury instructions is challenging, but with a thorough knowledge of the
subject you can overcome jury jitters.
SPECIAL – Exclusive to the LAT Site
Legal Research & Writing Column
Drafting Straight-Forward Jury Instructions – A paralegal’s guide to using simple, clear language to improve your jurors’ comprehension. By Celia C. Elwell, RP (Originally appeared in print as "Above All, Use Plain English")
Corporate Comment Life Outside of the Private Law Firm
– Tips for making the transition into
the corporate world.
columns Career Advice Keeping Pace – Basic planning can help you market your career strengths. By Kathleen Call
Student’s Workshop Your Search Begins Today – Tips for landing that first paralegal job. By Susan Howery
Manager’s Desk Preventing Burnout – Paralegal managers play an important role in helping their staff cope with the stressful work environment. By Elizabeth A. Giles
Litigation Corner The Countdown Is Done
– Trial Day has finally arrived, but the work is far from complete.
A Day of Terror, A Lifetime of Recovery – A Washington, D.C. paralegal shares her Sept.11 volunteer experience. By Lori Thompson
departments What’s New
Professional Placement
WebStop
School Directory
Advertisers Index
How to Contact Us
|
|
© Legal Assistant Today Magazine |
|
