Ten Survival Tips to Thrive in the Legal Environment

AuthorScott A. Hatch/Lisa Zimmer Hatch
ProfessionFounders of The Center for Legal Studies and developed their award-winning paralegal curriculum in 1980, offering it through 600 colleges nationwide
Pages309-312
CHAPTER 21 Ten Survival Tips to Thrive in the Legal Environment 309
Chapter21
Ten Survival Tips to
Thrive in the Legal
Environment
After you secure a paralegal position, you can do— and avoid doing— a few
key things to make sure your career is successful. Here are few tips from
working paralegals.
Continue Your Education
The practice of law changes, especially in specialized areas, like bankruptcy and
estate planning, so keep on top of your profession by enrolling in continuing legal
education courses periodically throughout your career. You’ll not only gain valu-
able information but also good friendships with other paralegals. Local colleges,
bar associations, and paralegal organizations are good sources for specialized
paralegal courses.
IN THIS CHAPTER
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Enhancing your paralegal career
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Avoiding behaviors that can hurt
your success as a paralegal

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