Trends and Patterns According to the American Bankruptcy Institute, in 2011 the United States witnessed a total of 1, 410, 653 filings for bankruptcy. Of this number, 1, 362, 847 of those filings were non-business filings, a slight decrease from the previous year’s number of 1, 536, 799. The number of business filing for bankruptcy [...]

DNA Crime Laboratories In 2005, the Bureau of Justice Statistics conducted a census of Publicly Funded Forensic Crime Laboratories. The United States is home to 400 publicly funded forensic crime laboratories which perform a variety of forensic services including DNA testing and controlled substance identification. Forensic crime laboratories are responsible for examining and reporting on [...]

In today’s paralegal community, new issues and concerns regarding criminal justice are always appearing.  Right now, one of the key reasons for American citizens serving jail time has to do with laws and regulations surrounding the use and possession of marijuana.  It may be legal in 16 states, but in the other 32, it’s putting [...]

Civil rights, along with political rights, are in a class of rights that are designed to protect individuals from private organizations and governments that attempt unwarranted infringement. These rights also ensure that every individual is able to participate in the political and civil life without repression or discrimination. Civil rights were put together in an [...]

The U.S. Supreme Court is the highest federal court in the country. The president of the United States, with the support or confirmation of the U.S. Senate, appoints its judges for life terms. Although presidents can appoint judges that reflect their agendas, presidents serve no more than eight years. Federal Supreme Court judges may be [...]

For people law students and aspiring law students, it’s always good to have the most trusted law resources on hand. Are you looking for some help to find the best law school for your purpose? Are you looking for some help in the bar exam? Here, you will find the ultimate resource guide for law [...]

An online paralegal program will give you the necessary knowledge and skills to begin an entry-level job as a paralegal. Depending on the degree level you choose, online paralegal programs can offer varied classes and curriculums. However, most students will learn the basic lessons of civil litigation, contracts, legal research and criminal law in their [...]

Although paralegals learn a great deal while on the job, they are strongly encouraged to complete college-level training to prepare for work. Because today’s paralegals have taken on newfound roles in assisting lawyers, they will greatly benefit from the knowledge and skills learned in a college training program. Most law offices and organizations require their [...]

A paralegal, also called a legal assistant, serves as a lawyer’s right-hand man or woman. While they have many daily tasks, paralegals’ main focus is on drafting and organizing documents that will help lawyers during trials. They also prepare lawyers for closings, hearings and corporate meetings. Today, paralegals are given more responsibilities within the workplace, [...]

The field of law has changed a great deal over the course of its existence. Not only has the industry expanded and increased, but so has the demand for all law professionals, especially paralegals. An increasing demand for legal services has caused a significant growth in the employment of paralegals. According to the Bureau of [...]

Like other web-based programs, online paralegal programs are designed to prepare students for a professional career, while providing them with a high-quality and convenient education. Online paralegal programs are exactly that — 100 percent online. All assignments, quizzes and tests are completed and submitted on the web, and there are no on-campus requirements. Online classes [...]