Doug Wintemute is a staff writer for Forbes Advisor. After completing his master’s in English at York University, he began his writing career in the higher education space. Over the past decade, Doug ...

Liz Simmons is an education staff writer at Forbes Advisor. She has written about higher education and career development for various online publications since 2016. She earned a master’s degree in ...

Before putting time and money into a law degree, it helps to know what you are getting into. Taking law-related classes, volunteering with legal organizations on campus or in a community, attending ...

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 ...

Despite a need for e-discovery skills and a tight talent market, not enough firms are training paralegals to pitch in. Sometimes you have to make the best of what you have. Like e-discovery providers, ...

You don’t need a law degree to build a successful career in the legal field. While attorneys often take center stage in the courtroom and legal dramas, many rewarding legal careers don’t require ...