Paralegal resources

The Paralegal Industry is growing much faster than average according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. This dynamic growth can make it difficult to stay up-to-date on paralegal industry news and information.  Below is a list of articles, associations and other links that we find helpful.

To learn more about the industry check out our Paralegal Industry page or take a look at the helpful links below.

Articles

Paralegal Salaries

New Opportunities for Paralegals

The Effective Resume and Cover Letter

Perspective on the Paralegal Profession

How to Interview Clients

GAP Newsletter

Associations

Georgia Association of Paralegals

Southeastern Association of Legal Assistants

National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc.

American Bar Association Standing Committee on Paralegals

National Association of Legal Assistants, Inc.

International Paralegal Management Association

Association of Legal Administrators (ALA)

Useful Links

National Association of Legal Assistants

• NALA is the "leading professional, national association for legal assistants and paralegals, providing continuing education and professional development programs."

Westlaw

• Westlaw is "a leading online legal research service, providing the broadest collection of legal resources, news, business, and public records information."

U.S. Supreme Court

• This is the official web site of the United States Supreme Court. It features information about the court, an automated docket system, court rules, opinions, public information, and more.

U.S. Court Forms

• U.S. Court Forms publishes a large collection of industry-standard court forms for state and federal jurisdictions.

FindLaw

• FindLaw is an all-purpose legal search tool featuring numerous categories for legal professionals, students, businesses, and the public.

American Association for Paralegal Education

• Established in 1981, AAfPE is a national organization serving paralegal education and institutions that offer paralegal education programs.

Legal News

• Current legal news online.

U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics

• Occupational Outlook Handbook

Nolo

• Hundreds of top quality, plain-English legal products

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