features

Unique Paralegal Programs
These innovative programs provide exciting paralegal education options.
By Debra Levy Martinelli

New School of Thought
Online CLE for paralegals makes advances in the profession.
By Nancy Ritter

Voices of Experience
Paralegals with 20 plus years of experience share their tips for success in an ever-changing profession.
By Rachel Campbell

Last-minute Stipulations
By Jeffrey A. Helewitz

2003 Index to Articles

news & trends

• NFPA Signs New Management Contract
• Overtime Issue Lives Again
• Pa. Community College Receives ABA Approval
• N.Y. Sushi Memo Unpalatable
• Minnesota Poor to Pay for Legal Help
• “First of Its Kind” e-Discovery Course Held
• N.J. Paralegal Jailed for Theft
• Paralegals Get USA PATRIOT Act Education
• News Briefs
• Real-time Mess
• Serving Her Country with Pride

Association Notes
 

tech center

Creative Computing
Hate Your Computer Less
Four tricks to help you work better with technology.
By Pamela S. Brown

What’s New

perspectives

Contributors

Editor’s Desk

Your Letters

My Story
Finding My Way
A journey from nursing to the paralegal field.
By Carol Morrison

Career Advice
Hiring Trends in 2004
Hot practice areas and what legal assistants need to know to benefit.
By Sheron Hindley-Smith

columns

Legal Research & Writing
Writing Persuasively
By Celia C. Elwell, RP

Student’s Workshop
Entering the Workforce
By Dora Dye

Corporate Comment
Due Diligence in Business Transactions
By Claudia J. Taller

Manager’s Desk
What Kind of Manager Are You?
By Fawn K. Barnes

Litigation Corner
Handling Ethical Challenges
By Stacey Hunt, CLA, CAS

Pro Bono Spotlight
The Serious Volunteer
By Kathryn Feather

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