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

Featured topic: Billable Hours

Recently Posted:  Avoiding Technology Traps

 

Table of Contents: January/February 2004

 


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

 

Advice From Experienced Paralegals 

Paralegals with 20 plus years in the field share their tips for success in an ever-changing profession.

By Rachel Campbell

(Originally appeared in print as "Voices of Experience")

 

Guidelines for Drafting Stipulations of Settlement 

By Jeffrey A. Helewitz

(Originally appeared in print as "Last-Minute Stipulations")

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

 


resources

Professional Placement

WebStop

School Directory

Legal Products & Services Directory

Advertiser Index

 

 

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