Top 10 tips for improving your public speaking skills
Does the idea of speaking in public make you start to sweat? Learn ways to improve your skills so you can relax through the process.
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10 more TED talks for every legal professional to watch
These TED talks shine a light on key truths and realities that legal professionals encounter in ways that are both instructive and inspiring.
6 ways the pandemic may change litigation for good
Remote work, a shift toward flexibility, better time management? How will the emergencies of the pandemic evolve into innovation for the legal industry?
Alternative career paths for legal professionals
Is your fire for the legal profession waning? There are plenty of things you can do with your legal training besides practicing law. Here are our top six alternatives.
How defining your personal values can enhance your legal career
Aligning our personal values with our day-to-day lives is one important way to pursue a career in the legal profession with a sense of honesty, integrity, and pride.
Six steps to building your exhibit list and preparing exhibits
Proper preparation and organization of exhibits are critical to the outcome of a trial. It’s also a place in the process where paralegals can have an impact.
Fine-tuning your elevator speech
When presented with the question, “So what do you do?” how do you reply? Do you have your “elevator speech” at the ready?
8 things to ask a longtime coworker before they retire
When a long-standing coworker retires from a law firm, their colleagues should take the opportunity to learn everything they can. Here’s how to make the most of the time you have with your knowledgeable colleagues before they leave.
9 myths about notary publics
Despite the important services that notaries perform, many people do not have a clear understanding of exactly what they do. Here are 9 common myths about notaries and the truth about what they do.
5 mistakes to avoid as a first-year legal professional
Invariably, first-year legal professionals make mistakes. The good news is, they’re largely avoidable. Here are some of the top mistakes you should avoid as a new legal professional.
8 benefits of becoming a certified paralegal
While obtaining a paralegal credential is a voluntary certification process that can improve a resume, it’s not an entry-level requirement to enter the field. Here are 8 reasons why paralegals should consider becoming certified.
5 trial preparation tips for paralegals
The weeks leading up to a trial can be stressful. Here are some top tips for ensuring that your team has the very best shot at success:
What’s the difference between working in-house and for a law firm?
Many businesses — especially in today’s economy — find that the expenses involved in hiring outside counsel are too unpredictable and too high. Here are some of the main differences to consider if you’re thinking about going in-house.
How to be a rainmaker at your firm
All law firms need to bring in new clients and new matters in order to make money. Here’s our top tried and true strategies for “making it rain.”
4 big reasons tech training should be mandatory at your firm
Currently, 36 states have adopted the duty of technology competence. While there may be some biases and challenges, there are several reasons that support the value of tech training and for continuing education programs in a firm.
Should you be a freelance lawyer?
In this article, we explore some of the major considerations for becoming a freelance attorney – from pros to cons and everything in-between.