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Paralegals And Standards

Paralegals And Standards

Paralegals And Standards Although negativity and popular opinion may suggest otherwise, attorneys are expected to abide by some basic standards both in their professional and their personal lives. A paralegal is expected to adhere to the same standards as an attorney. The reason for this is based on general common sense: when a person in the legal field upholds high standards, both individuals and the public as a whole are much more able to place their trust in him. In the legal field, such trust is essential. Whether one’s practice involves the sensitive subject of criminal law, the financial importance...

CLE: Continuing Legal Education For Paralegals

CLE: Continuing Legal Education For Paralegals

CLE: Continuing Legal Education For Paralegals You may have heard of CLE, but are not sure of what it is or why it is important. It is not difficult to find the answers to everything you need to know on this subject. For a paralegal and, for that matter, anyone in the legal profession. Continuing Legal Education is indeed important! Whether or not you are actually required to earn CLE credit on a regular basis due to such factors as it being a requirement for the job that you hold, mandatory where you reside, or based on a term of...