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Getting a Master's degree in paralegal studies online
As you are probably already well aware, as law continues to get more
complicated and more specialized, paralegals continue to be
increasingly indespensable for large and small law firms as well as
government agencies. paralegal professionals are increasingly being
asked to take on duties and responsibilities that were previously only
done by lawyers. The paralegal profession is gaining respect as
this is happening, and the salaries are often demonstrative of
this. While paralegal degrees and diplomas used to be shorter
training programs or associate degrees, there are growing numbers of
programs offering bachelors degres in paralegal studies, and there are
even some Master degrees in law and paralegal studies. Most
students of the master program are continuing from an associates or
bachelors degree, and are also learning more specialized areas of law
and management.
As you search for the paralegal master program that's perfect for
you, be sure to ask a lot of questions and find out what kinds of
positions previous graduates have been offered. Also make sure
the school has a good reputation (no matter how many accrediting
bodies the school claims recognizes the paralegal program). here
are some of the paralegal courses you may take on your way to your
paralegal diploma, depending on the program and your area of
concentration.
PARALEGAL STUDIES CONCENTRATION
(A more general paralegal concentration)
Introduction to Law for the Paralegal
Introduction to Legal Research and Writing
Debtor/Creditor Relations
Business Organizations I
Estates and Trusts I
Civil Trial and Appellate Practice I
Real Estate for the Paralegal
Civil Trial and Appellate Practice II
HUMAN RESOURCES CONCENTRATION:
Financial Management
Human Resource Management
Computer Applications in Business
Organizational Behavior
Introduction to Law for the Paralegal
Introduction to Legal Research and Writing
Business Organizations I
Civil Trial and Appellate Practice I
Real Estate for the Paralegal
Employment Law
LAW OFFICE MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION:
Small Business Management
Human Resource Management
Organizational Behavior
Law Office Management
Introduction to Law for the Paralegl
Introduction to Legal Research and Writing
Business Organizations I
Civil Trial and Appellate Practice I
Real Estate for the Parlegal
Employment Law
The master of law and paralegal studies program will
also have additional work, such as a master's project, paper or
practicum, in which you are placed in a law firm in an internship
setting. Each program differs both in its requirements and its length,
which is also effected by the pace with which you take the required
paralegal courses.
Can't sleep? here's the longest, most boring and most realistic lawyer joke ever:
How many Lawyers does it take to change a light bul
Such number as may be deemed to perform the stated task in a timely and
efficient manner within the strictures of the following agreement:
Whereas the party of the first part, also known as 'The Lawyer', and
the party of the second part, also known as 'The Light Bulb', do hereby
and forthwith agree to a transaction wherein the party of the second
part (Light Bulb) shall be removed from the current position as a
result of failure to perform previously agreed upon duties, i.e., the
lighting, elucidation, and otherwise illumination of the area ranging
from the front (north) door, through the entry way, terminating at an
area just inside the primary living area, demarcated by the beginning
of the carpet, any spillover illumination being at the option of the
party of the second part (Light Bulb) and not required by the
aforementioned agreement between the parties.
The aforementioned removal transaction shall include, but not be limited to, the following steps:
The party of the first part (Lawyer) shall, with or without elevation
at his option, by means of a chair, stepstool, ladder or any other
means of elevation, grasp the party of the second part (Light Bulb) and
rotate the party of the second part (Light Bulb) in a counter-clockwise
direction, said direction being non-negotiable. Said grasping and
rotation of the party of the second part (Light Bulb) shall be
undertaken by the party of the first part (Lawyer) with every possible
caution by the party of the first part (Lawyer) to maintain the
structural integrity of the party of the second part (Light Bulb),
notwithstanding the aforementioned failure of the party of the second
part (Light Bulb) to perform the aforementioned customary and agreed
upon duties. The foregoing notwithstanding, however, both parties
stipulate that structural failure of the party of the second part
(Light Bulb) may be incidental to the aforementioned failure to perform
and in such case the party of the first part (Lawyer) shall be held
blameless for such structural failure insofar as this agreement is
concerned so long as the non-negotiable directional codicil
(counter-clockwise) is observed by the party of the first part (Lawyer)
throughout.
Upon reaching a point where the party of the second part (Light Bulb)
becomes separated from the party of the third part ('Receptacle'), the
party of the first part (Lawyer) shall have the option of disposing of
the party of the second part (Light Bulb) in a manner consistent with
all applicable state, local and federal statutes.
Once separation and disposal have been achieved, the party of the first
part (Lawyer) shall have the option of beginning installation of the
party of the fourth part("New Light Bulb"). This installation shall
occur in a manner consistent with the reverse of the procedures
described in step one of this selfsame document, being careful to note
that the rotation should occur in a clockwise direction, said direction
also being non-negotiable.
NOTE: The above described steps may be performed, at the option of the
party of the first part (Lawyer), by said party of the first part
(Lawyer), by his heirs and assigns, or by any and all persons
authorized by him to do so, the objective being to produce a level of
illumination in the immediate vicinity of the aforementioned front
(north) door consistent with maximization of ingress and revenue for
the party of the fifth part, also known as 'The Firm'.
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