/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usThu, 19 Sep 2024 17:39:28 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2023/paralegal-skills-for-students-pursuing-a-legal-career.aspxIn many ways, paralegals are the backbone of law offices. They provide crucial support to lawyers through a variety of duties. From interviewing clients to drafting legal documents, paralegals require many soft and hard skills to be successful.Haley DeLeonTue, 16 May 2023 13:35:19 Paralegal Skills for Students Pursuing a Legal CareerIn many ways, paralegals are the backbone of law offices. They provide crucial support to lawyers through a variety of duties. From interviewing clients to drafting legal documents, paralegals require many soft and hard skills to be successful.A group of people sitting around a table with paperwork and books/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2023/paralegal-skills-for-students-pursuing-a-legal-career.aspxLegal,Paralegal/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/what-to-look-for-in-a-paralegal-certificate-program.aspxWhether you are just beginning your career as a paralegal or are an experienced professional, career advancement is probably something that’s been on your mind at one time or another. Thankfully, there has never been a better time to move forward in leveling up your career.Alyssa BirchfieldTue, 20 Dec 2022 09:41:45 What to Look for in a Paralegal Certificate ProgramWhether you are just beginning your career as a paralegal or are an experienced professional, career advancement is probably something that’s been on your mind at one time or another. Thankfully, there has never been a better time to move forward in leveling up your career.A woman sitting in front of her laptop at a desk taking notes/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/what-to-look-for-in-a-paralegal-certificate-program.aspxLegal,Paralegal/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/whats-the-difference-between-a-paralegal-and-legal-assistant.aspxBoth legal assistants and paralegals support lawyers’ work and typically ensure that law offices run smoothly. However, despite similar job titles, there is a difference between a paralegal and legal assistant. Discover the roles, responsibilities, educational requirements, and salary ranges for each.Haley DeLeonTue, 16 Aug 2022 13:50:46 What's the Difference Between a Paralegal and Legal Assistant?Both legal assistants and paralegals support lawyers’ work and typically ensure that law offices run smoothly. However, despite similar job titles, there is a difference between a paralegal and legal assistant. Discover the roles, responsibilities, educational requirements, and salary ranges for each.Two people sitting at a desk with a stack of books and the scales of justice/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/whats-the-difference-between-a-paralegal-and-legal-assistant.aspxLegal,Paralegal/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/online-legal-research-resources-enrich-your-legal-career.aspxEffective legal research is a process. You need to identify the legal issue, find laws to support your argument, and confirm that your primary and secondary sources are still relevant.Leigh PerkinsTue, 02 Nov 2021 10:16:24 Online Legal Research Resources: Enrich Your Legal CareerEffective legal research is a process. You need to identify the legal issue, find laws to support your argument, and confirm that your primary and secondary sources are still relevant.A person sitting at a desk with a tablet, notebook, laptop, and a scale of justice/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/online-legal-research-resources-enrich-your-legal-career.aspxLegal,Paralegal