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The Differences Between Paralegals and Legal Assistants

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Every October 23rd, National Paralegal Day is observed to recognize and appreciate the invaluable contributions of paralegals. These dedicated professionals are responsible for conducting thorough legal research and managing extensive paperwork, playing a critical role in the operational success of law firms.

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Paralegal vs Lawyer: Who, What, How?

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Paralegal vs Lawyer Who, What, How The legal world is wide and multifaceted. Having a career in the legal field can be very rewarding. There are a wide range of roles in the legal industry that play a part in the administration of justice. In this blog we will talk about paralegal vs lawyer and paralegal vs attorney.

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Can Paralegals Give Legal Advice?

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They say behind every great lawyer is a great paralegal…. While not all lawyers have paralegals, also known as legal assistants, they are without a doubt a game-changer for lawyers juggling multiple cases and deadlines. But amid all of that, are they qualified (or allowed) to give legal advice?

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Paralegal vs Lawyer: Who, What, How?

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Paralegal vs Lawyer Who, What, How The legal world is wide and multifaceted. Having a career in the legal field can be very rewarding. There are a wide range of roles in the legal industry that play a part in the administration of justice. In this blog we will talk about paralegal vs lawyer and paralegal vs attorney.

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Paralegal Regulation in Ontario, Canada: A Northern Experience

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Overview of Regulation Since 2007, the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) has regulated paralegals alongside lawyers. Pursuant to LSO regulation, paralegals can provide specified legal services independent of lawyers.(1) A paralegal diploma is a prerequisite to writing the licensing exam.

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Nomination Window Opens to Award the 2024 Legal Visionary

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Her diverse contributions as a lawyer, professor, and researcher have brought innovations to the realms of legal education, legal services, and civil justice research, including a new body of scholarship that analyzes state civil courts.

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The Diverse Landscape of Community-Based Justice Workers

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IAALS, the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System, has conceptualized regulatory models as consisting of four pathways to change: regulatory sandboxes, alternative business structures, allied legal professionals, and community-based justice worker models.(1) who help self-represented litigants in state courts.(9)