Which of These Legal Writing Mistakes Are You Guilty Of? Bad writing isn't just a minor annoyance. In your line of work, it can lead to anything from embarrassment and delays to lost cases. Protect your reputation and the firm's bottom line by refining your writing skills. This CLE session highlights 7 major legal writing […]
Learn How to be an Indispensable Trial Prep Paralegal Trials can be won and lost based on what paralegals do during trial preparation. Will you have given your attorney the tools they need to succeed - or will you have left them woefully unprepared for their critical moment on stage? This comprehensive trial prep guide […]
Obtaining, Analyzing, and Updating Clients' Financial Records Paralegals are the first line of defense against inaccurate financial client data that can result in failure to obtain Medicaid nursing home coverage. Are you doing everything you can to ensure clients don't omit potentially countable assets and ruin their own eligibility? This course offers practical tips for […]
Master Essential Formation and Operation Records Management Managing transactional documents, as well as formation and operating records is a critical skill every corporate paralegal must master. This practical program offers foundational knowledge for documenting meetings, creating document retention systems, and ensuring proper retention and destruction practices. Whether you are new to the practice area or […]
United States Magistrate Judge Patricia Dodge for part two of PPA's mini course on criminal law. Judge Dodge will explore and explain the initial criminal proceedings that come before US Magistrate Judges. CLE hours = 1 Substantive
The Most Effective Strategies for Balancing Tasks, Setting Boundaries, and More From competing deadlines to varying expectations, working for multiple attorneys often feels like herding cats. However, it doesn't have to be hard. In this troubleshooting course, our experienced faculty give you tips and tricks for collaborating effectively within multi-attorney teams, streamlining your workflow, and […]
Steps to a Hassle-Free Closing Day Much can go wrong in the days leading up to a real estate closing. As a paralegal, it's your job to keep the different parties on track and ensure the necessary documents and closing table are ready. Join our expert faculty for practical tips for managing the process, handling […]
Play By the Rules Enhance your expertise in federal litigation! This course covers the essential Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) you need to know, from rules relating to managing discovery to rules applicable to assisting with motions and case strategy. Learn how you play a crucial role in case management by staying ahead of […]
How to Handle Ethical Issues Like a Pro and Sidestep Landmines Disciplinary actions, erosion of client trust, and sanctions against your attorney - this list illustrates just a few of the potential repercussions of ethical missteps. Are you comfortable with those consequences? In this focused guide, our veteran faculty walks you through the basics of […]
Join HMPA for an insightful session with Matthew Darby where we will discuss notarization errors and how to cure them. Additionally, we will cover how to detect different types of physical and electronic document fraud. Non-substantive CLE hours: 1
Are You Missing Anything? When it comes to personal injury cases, checklists are invaluable to ensuring no deadlines, evidence, liens, or other important details go overlooked. This paralegal program is chock full of checklists to help you ensure you've dotted the i's and crossed the t's. From case inception to tying up loose ends after […]
