While becoming a practicing attorney in New York involves years of law school culminating in an extensive comprehensive examination, there are no such requirements for the paralegals that assist them ...

In the fast-paced world of legal proceedings, staying ahead requires a deep understanding of federal law. The National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) has set a gold standard for legal ...

Your law firm probably spent tens of thousands last year sending lawyers to conferences. How much did you spend developing ...

This story was written for WRAL TechWire Innovator partner Wilson Community College. WILSON – Carrie Wilson Morris, a student in the paralegal program at Wilson Community College, was in Raleigh three ...

Paralegals are essential to any legal team. They’re trained legal professionals who assist attorneys with various substantive legal tasks that keep a law office running smoothly. Their work often ...

Paralegal training can open different doors -- to work in a growing field as a paralegal, a position in the corporate world or to law school. Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) prepares students for ...

A paralegal, also commonly referred to as a legal assistant, supports attorneys in managing cases. Although he performs many of the duties of a lawyer, such is preparing for hearings, researching laws ...