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Hiring Disabled Veterans is a Smart Choice by Edward Diaz, ACP November 2022 Approximately 200,000 servicemembers transition from military service to civilian life each year, and many experience difficulty finding civilian jobs after leaving the military[1]. However, servicemembers typically receive extensive, high-quality training and experience during their military careers and acquire skills that can prepare […]

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28 Oct 2022
Acing the Interview: Practical Tips
Category: DEI

The interview process is an area we can all relate to when deciding to change employers or career fields. As a manager, I have had the privilege of sitting in and conducting numerous interviews for open paralegal positions on my team. The landscape of interviews has drastically changed, as most are virtual or utilize the […]

Hiring Disabled Veterans is a Smart Choice by Edward Diaz, ACP November 2022 Approximately 200,000 servicemembers transition from military service to civilian life each year, and many experience difficulty finding civilian jobs after leaving the military[1]. However, servicemembers typically receive extensive, high-quality training and experience during their military careers and acquire skills that can prepare […]

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28 Oct 2022
Acing the Interview: Practical Tips
Category: DEI

The interview process is an area we can all relate to when deciding to change employers or career fields. As a manager, I have had the privilege of sitting in and conducting numerous interviews for open paralegal positions on my team. The landscape of interviews has drastically changed, as most are virtual or utilize the […]

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If you missed Part I of “Setting up for Success” in the last issue of Facts & Findings, I discussed how to hone your writing skills and attention to detail. I also touched on the gravity of ethics in the legal profession and how to flex your ethics muscles in relation to your education. Read […]

07 Oct 2022
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Category: Education

National Disability Employment Awareness Month (#NDEAM) by Sarah Duggan, CP October 2022 October 2022 marks the 77th observance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, or NDEAM. Championed by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), this annual awareness campaign celebrates the vital contributions of workers with disabilities in bolstering America’s workplaces […]

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One of the main questions I hear paralegal students ask is how they can prepare to transition into the workforce after completing their degree or certificate. My advice is always to treat school like a job. There are countless ways that school alone can prepare aspiring paralegals for a successful career in the legal profession. […]

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Diversity is a simple term that refers to differences. These human differences are a beautiful thing, and as we understand what these differences are we can gain a better understanding of others’ backgrounds. This idea of understanding and accepting how someone of a different background’s unique story shapes how they see the world is a […]