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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of paralegals and legal assistants is projected to grow 15 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. It is no surprise that many are interested in transitioning into the paralegal profession from another industry or profession. The process to “re-career” into the paralegal profession seems daunting, especially for those without any direct legal experience.

During this webinar we will define intellectual property law, distinguish the difference between a copyright, a patent, and a trademark, and describe trade secrets. We will also discuss how to recognize the criteria for filing copyright, patent, and trademark applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. We will also discuss the following information:

This on-demand webinar is designed for paralegals taking the Certified Paralegal Examination. This course introduces participants to fundamental principles of law, including statutory and common law, U.S. federalism, the adversary system and alternative dispute resolution. 

This on-demand webinar assists those taking the Certified Paralegal (“CP”) Exam review for the real estate property rights and ownership of the knowledge portion of the CP Exam. Our review begins with bedrock concepts of real estate law that were formed as early as Europe’s feudal era through the development of modern principles and practices.   

This on-demand webinar assists those in taking the Certified Paralegal exam (“CP Exam”) by reviewing for the legal ethics component of the knowledge portion of the CP Exam. It focuses on the following:  (1) ethical responsibilities centering on performance of delegated work, (2) paralegal professional responsibility, (3) professional relationships, (4) client and public contact, and (5) the attorney code of ethics and discipline.  Upon completion, registrants understand their ethical and professional responsibilities in and outside of the work place including the key ethical principles and

This on-demand webinar introduces the criminal justice system,  including procedures from arrest to final disposition, principles of state law, familiarization with federal criminal law, and constitutional guarantees afforded criminal defendants.

This on-demand webinar assists those in taking the Certified Paralegal exam (“CP Exam”) review for the corporate & commercial law component of the knowledge portion of the CP Exam. It offers a broad view of the fundamentals of corporate and commercial law and includes discussions in the areas of: (1) basic concepts of various types of business entities, including formation, management, ownership, public vs.

This on-demand webinar assists those in taking the Certified Paralegal Exam review for the contracts component of the knowledge portion of the CP Exam.

NALA’s Mock Trial will include everything you need to know about jury trials. Learn how a jury is pulled from the venire; watch witnesses testify in a trial like setting; see Plaintiff and Defense counsel present statements and motions for the Judge and Jury to consider. See the Jury charged and return with a verdict. This experience will give you valuable information that you can put into practical use in your career. 

This on-demand webinar is based on the speaker's favorite statement from the veterans' advocates' bible: The Veteran, or advocate, who relies on the VA to develop their claim does so at their own peril.