From Matlock's folksy banter to Perry Mason's dramatic last-minute introduction of evidence, network television has always been able to rely on courtroom dramas to draw healthy ratings. While many of ...

They are out there. Perhaps you have encountered a paralegal engaging in the unauthorized practice of law (UPL). The American Bar Association first issued its Model Guidelines for the Utilization of ...

Most American law firms employ paralegals to serve in support roles for staff attorneys. By delegating less specialized tasks to paralegals, staff attorneys can focus their more highly compensated ...

Attorneys have a lot of responsibilities to ensure their practice or law firm operates smoothly. They are tasked with client retention, making sure they have their annual CLE credits, networking, ...

In the fast-paced world of legal proceedings, staying ahead requires a deep understanding of federal law. The National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) has set a gold standard for legal ...

Taking law-related classes, volunteering with legal organizations on campus or in a community, attending information sessions with prelaw advisers and law school admissions officers, and asking ...

T.L. Solis is a former legal and entertainment professional that has since switched to writing. Growing up with a passion for vintage horror movies and offbeat foreign films, she enjoys just about ...