Monday, November 27, 2017
Part-time Jobs
If you are interested in a part-time job at the Tippecanoe County Courthouse, please contact me. The Courthouse periodically hires our PARA/LEGS students. These are a great chance to get your foot in the door
So, You Want to Go to Law School ...
Apparently there is a book making the rounds among people considering going to law school titled Don't Go to Law School Unless, which gives some tough-love advice about what law school and practicing law are really like. For the too long: didn't read crowd, another lawyer boiled the whole book down to a flowchart.
Here's a little tough love of my own: if you are a TL:DR sort of person, law school is not for you.
No, I did not read the book. Before this morning, I didn't even know it existed. But I already have my degree, and it's paid for, so the book isn't talking to me, anyway.
The flowchart looks pretty accurate, albeit a little on the harsh side. I think the main takeaway is (or should be) that a lot of people have no earthly idea what lawyers do or what working in a law firm is like, and taking out scads of student loans based on the fact that you like lawyer TV shows is a really bad idea. At the very least, take some inexpensive law classes and spend some time actually working in a law firm.
Wait! That's exactly what our paralegal program is designed to have you do! Whoa!
If you'd like to look at the flowchart, here it is.
Here's a little tough love of my own: if you are a TL:DR sort of person, law school is not for you.
No, I did not read the book. Before this morning, I didn't even know it existed. But I already have my degree, and it's paid for, so the book isn't talking to me, anyway.
The flowchart looks pretty accurate, albeit a little on the harsh side. I think the main takeaway is (or should be) that a lot of people have no earthly idea what lawyers do or what working in a law firm is like, and taking out scads of student loans based on the fact that you like lawyer TV shows is a really bad idea. At the very least, take some inexpensive law classes and spend some time actually working in a law firm.
Wait! That's exactly what our paralegal program is designed to have you do! Whoa!
If you'd like to look at the flowchart, here it is.
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Monday, November 13, 2017
Part-time Paralegal Position in Lafayette
Attorney Luisa White is seeking a paralegal, part-time, for her solo practice office.
Here's the job description:
PART-TIME ASSISTANT
POSITION
10 HOURS A
WEEK AT $9, PAID FOR HOURS WORKED
90 DAY
PROBATIONARY PERIOD, UPON A 90 DAY EVALUATION BEING DONE AN INCREASE IN PAY AND
HOURS WILL BE DETERMINED
NO BENEFITS
NOT A
SALARIED POSITION
IF YOU HAVE
TO TRAVEL DURING WORK HOURS, MILEAGE WILL BE REIMBURSED
OVERVIEW OF WORK
High School Diploma or GED required.
No legal experience is required but preferred. Ideal candidates should be effective communicators, open to
learning paralegal skills and interested in family law, criminal law and
general civil matters. You will be expected to help
in the daily operation of the business. Expect to answer phones, perform
clerical work such as mailing and filing, draft documents, handle money, become
acquainted with and undergo training for legal software, attend some court
hearings for the purpose of taking detailed notes and to travel within the
state of Indiana.
If you're interested, send your resume and cover letter to Luisa at luisawhite@luisawhitelaw.com.
Friday, November 3, 2017
Probably the Weirdest Career Idea I'll Ever Post Here
The Washington Post has a fascinating article about who has made a fortune ... but not as a paralegal. If you're looking for some interesting reading over the weekend, you might want to check it out.
Also, I just learned that the Library of Congress employs paralegals. So there's that. 😊
how-a-government-paralegal-mastered-portrait-photography-to-make-millions/2017/10/27/7156c306-b8db-11e7-9e58-e6288544af98_story.html
Also, I just learned that the Library of Congress employs paralegals. So there's that. 😊
how-a-government-paralegal-mastered-portrait-photography-to-make-millions/2017/10/27/7156c306-b8db-11e7-9e58-e6288544af98_story.html
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Looking for Witnesses
The Litigation class (LEGS 202) is in need of some volunteers who are willing to be witnesses at its upcoming mock trial. The case involves a high school student who sustained a head injury during a club soccer game and was then returned to the game quickly, where she then sustained a debilitating head injury. Was Coach Dempsey negligent in returning her to the field of play--at her insistence--so soon? Help us decide.
Witnesses must be available on either Tuesday, December 12, or Thursday, December 14, from 12:30 until 1:45. Ideally, you will also be available at some earlier time to meet with counsel so that they can prepare you for your testimony. Total time commitment: 2 hours.
If you are in one of my other classes, this is worth 20 engagement points. If you are not in one of my other classes, it's still a lot of fun and a great chance to see the Litigation students at their best.
Contact me if you're interested.
Witnesses must be available on either Tuesday, December 12, or Thursday, December 14, from 12:30 until 1:45. Ideally, you will also be available at some earlier time to meet with counsel so that they can prepare you for your testimony. Total time commitment: 2 hours.
If you are in one of my other classes, this is worth 20 engagement points. If you are not in one of my other classes, it's still a lot of fun and a great chance to see the Litigation students at their best.
Contact me if you're interested.
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