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OK. WORDS OF REASSURANCE TO MYSELF:

- the courses are going to require frequent work, but seemingly not intensive work

- we used to be very good at school and though we do feel dumber than ever, we must’ve retained some skills

- also we have ADHD medication now. that’s gotta help, right?

- everything is online with flexible due dates so as long as we don’t get Significantly Behind, we will have some wiggle room for days when we really cannot do it

- we do not need to get an A+ in every class. we do not need to get an A in every class. we do not even need to get a B in every class. we literally just have to pass.

- we have resources now that we never had before. we are in good therapy. we have a psychiatrist who is totally willing to get us any accommodation we might need.

- OUR DAD IS A LAWYERRR if we ever need help with understanding material or checking our work or something we have a professional on speed dial

- and, bonus: it will be a good excuse to step back on some family responsibilities when necessary. “i have homework” is a magical phrase

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Introduction to Torts 

Imagine this scene. Hot, dry, Santa Ana winds come flowing down the canyons toward the ocean. Power lines sway in the strong wind, until they break free and fall to the ground. Sparks from the fallen lines ignite a fire in the dry brush underneath. With the wind behind it, the fire burns fiercely, destroying thousands of acres of brush, and hundreds of homes and businesses. The state spends millions of dollars containing and extinguishing the fire. Of course, we don’t have to imagine this scene; it has become a much too common event in California in recent years. 

What we don’t often discuss, however, is who should bear the costs of this destruction. Should we hold the power company whose lines sparked and started the fire responsible? Should the home owners and business owners whose houses, offices, factories and stores are now piles of burned debris bear the burden of finding find the funds to rebuild? Should the home or business owner’s insurance company bear these costs? Or should government bear the costs, using its taxing authority to spread the costs over the state’s millions of taxpayers.

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Information on Paralegal Careers Specializing in Criminal Law

Does the thought of interviewing key witnesses of a crime, researching, organizing documents needed for a criminal cases leave you bursting with excitement? If that is the case you might want to consider becoming a paralegal specializing in criminal law.

Just like what the name says, a criminal law paralegal is someone who serves as a paralegal that focuses on tasks dealing with all sorts of criminal offenses.

There are a number of different duties and responsibilities that a criminal law paralegal might need to carry out. However, the fact remains that certain things cannot be done by a paralegal, such as providing legal advice and presenting cases in court.

If you are planning on becoming a criminal law paralegal, there are some important matters you might be interested in learning. Continue reading to learn more information about the training you might need as well as salary, and responsibilities among others.

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Information on Paralegal Careers Specializing in Bankruptcy

Just like doctors, engineers and lawyers, paralegals can also have specializations depending on their interests or where they would like to take their careers. There are many areas of the law that a paralegal might focus on, such as real estate, immigration, family law, or bankruptcy law for example.

If you are planning on becoming a paralegal one day and you decide to specialize in bankruptcy law, establishing a career as a bankruptcy paralegal might be the best way to go.

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4 Tips To Help You Get a Job After Finishing Paralegal School

So you just successfully completed an accredited paralegal program. Now comes the time for you to get a much-needed job at a law firm or private organization. But then you realized that it’s no picnic! It’s been weeks since you sent copies of your resume to several different potential employers and still not a call from any one of them. 

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Your Guide To Choosing An Accredited Paralegal Program

If you are planning to pursue a successful career as a paralegal, the journey begins by getting trained for it. Taking a paralegal program from a learning institution is the initial step you need to take to get closer to your dream.

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Top Cities Where Paralegals Work

The demand for paralegals within the U.S. will likely never go away. However, there are certain cities that are more attractive to paralegals as they offer more employment opportunities and options to those who have graduated from a paralegal school. They each have their own unique reasons why and may be appealing to different individuals. Let’s look at some of the top cities for paralegals to launch their careers.

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The Highest Paying Paralegal Jobs and Locations

Just as there are many types of attorneys, so too are there many types of paralegal jobs. As in any career, some jobs pay more than others. As a professional, you will likely want to to know the highest paralegal salary.  According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average estimated salary across the country for paralegals is $49,500. Considering all you need is a two-year associate degree to get started, this is a great starting salary! However, this is just the average for those who have gone to Paralegal school and received a degree.

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