Hi...if anyone can answer my questions, I would really be thankful. I want to start a career in the paralegal field, but my schedule at my present job does not...
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Aquivade
Nov 2, 1999 3:43 am
Can't help with those but I do know that the USDA (Dept of Agriculture) has a correspondence program. It looks like it takes about two years to complete if you...
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clmills
Nov 2, 1999 4:19 pm
I completed my paralegal certificate through the University of Maryland University College. They<br>have online, mail and voicemail classes for those of us who...
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Aquivade
Nov 3, 1999 1:50 am
Well, now that we're on the topic.<br><br>Are there any decent short-term certificate programs out there from reputable institutions? I don't mind the idea of...
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clmills
Nov 3, 1999 1:57 pm
Well, you don't have to move to take the courses at UMUC. I live in Virginia and took them via internet, voicemail, mail. I don't know of any other short-term...
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jennyjs1
Nov 5, 1999 1:38 am
The only school I know of, that has a six month program is Adelphi University on Long Island New York. I am not sure if they have any kind of distance learning...
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lisa_9779
Nov 6, 1999 3:17 am
HI, I am currently attending college preparing to become a paralegal, which has been a great dream of mine. I am so very excited to be a part of this great ...
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jennyjs1
Nov 7, 1999 12:41 am
since this club seems to be growing, I am interested in knowing where everyone is from. Some have their home state/country on their porfiles others do not. I...
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MaryinKY
Nov 8, 1999 2:23 pm
Jenny,<br><br>As the name implies, I am in Kentucky. Yep! Stuck in redneck heaven, but that's okay. I get more interesting cases that way.<br><br>I'm curious...
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lawrecruiter
Nov 8, 1999 2:52 pm
Hello all,<br><br>Would it be inappropriate if I politely but quietly asked if there were any complex commercial litigation paralegals out there looking for a ...
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csammie3
Nov 9, 1999 3:20 am
Hi MaryinKY!! I've been a practicing paralegal since January of 1997, and have been familiarized with the law for several years before that. I've also founded...
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leehack
Nov 9, 1999 1:33 pm
Hello MaryinKY!<br><br>As my earlier messages stated, I have been in this line of work for 7 years come Dec 2/99. I started in this firm right from College and...
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MaryinKY
Nov 9, 1999 6:08 pm
I've been at this particular firm for 5 years last Sunday. I just finished my schooling, and discovered about 1/2 way through that I've been doing paralegal...
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MaryinKY
Nov 9, 1999 6:11 pm
Ahh, yes. There are many differences between the languages used, not just in legal-ese. I was raised in Northern Minnesota, and my grandmother was born in ...
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csammie3
Nov 10, 1999 1:32 am
I'm about 45 miles east of Cleveland, in the country but close to the city. I'm the only paralegal in my firm now, with three attorneys, and I have my hands...
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leehack
Nov 10, 1999 3:51 pm
Does dealing with clients ever frustrate me?!<br>That happens every day, especially when you are working with clients who have mild brain injuries and they...
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csammie3
Nov 13, 1999 3:01 am
Try sending a client a letter once a week followed by a phone call once a week to get information to help their case, and they don't respond. Then suddenly,...
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jennyjs1
Nov 13, 1999 5:10 pm
It is funny that you mention claims reps as your clients. Working for an insurance company (legal department) our clients, in the No Fault area that I work in,...
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jennyjs1
Nov 13, 1999 5:20 pm
Hi MaryinKY<br>I have only been employed as a paralegal for a few months. I started my paralegal education in 1995 when I entered a paralegal certificate ...
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jennyjs1
Nov 13, 1999 6:31 pm
I got the idea to post a picture from csammie's club. If anyone is curious, it is a photo I took of the Montauk Lighthouse on Long Island, NY. I try to drive...
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mlferguson97
Nov 15, 1999 12:18 am
Since I am new here and have not posted before and have become a club member, I guess I should at least introduce myself to the other members of the club.<br>I...
Sorry, I think you misunderstood me. The claims reps are not my clients. They are the ones who give my clients the hard time and who I usually have a few...
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MaryinKY
Nov 18, 1999 1:21 pm
What's everybody up to? Big plans for Thanksgiving? <br><br>Have a great Thursday!<br><br>Mary...
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leehack
Nov 18, 1999 1:40 pm
My Thanksgiving was over a month ago (October 11, 1999)! So basically, it is just another day for me, but to all the American members at this ...
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mlferguson97
Nov 22, 1999 3:56 pm
I agree..it's been way to quiet in here. OK folks..lets discuss the pros and cons of licensure in this particular profession.<br>I am absolutely for it. I...
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inhouse_para
Nov 23, 1999 5:29 pm
Good topic, and I hope someone besides us joins the discussion. I agree the field has evolved: it's a career track now instead of a stepping stone to another ...
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mlferguson97
Nov 23, 1999 7:19 pm
I do concede that you have obviously thought about this in more depth than I have and your points to consider are absolutely excellent. I do understand that ...
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MaryinKY
Nov 23, 1999 8:04 pm
I'm kinda gray in this area.<br><br>I took a college course to get my Legal Secretary certification, and then 5 years and a divorce later I decided to get my...
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inhouse_para
Nov 23, 1999 10:26 pm
Hey at least we got something going on this dead board! MaryinKY, I think some confusion comes because the PC term for a secretary in the corporate world is ...
