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Paralegal

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A quick definition of Paralegal:

A paralegal is a person who helps lawyers with their work. They can do things like research, write documents, talk to clients, and help lawyers in other ways. But they are not allowed to do everything a lawyer can do, like go to court or give legal advice.

A more thorough explanation:

A paralegal is a person who works for a lawyer, law office, company, or government agency and helps with legal work. They are trained and certified to do specific legal tasks, but they cannot practice law or give legal advice.

Paralegals do many things to help lawyers, such as:

  • Researching legal issues
  • Preparing legal documents
  • Interviewing clients
  • Assisting lawyers in court

For example, if a lawyer is working on a case, a paralegal might help by finding information about similar cases that have been decided in the past. They might also help prepare documents that need to be filed with the court, like a complaint or a motion. In court, a paralegal might help the lawyer by taking notes or organizing documents.

It's important to remember that paralegals cannot do everything that a lawyer can do. They cannot represent clients in court, give legal advice, or sign legal documents on behalf of a client. However, they are an important part of the legal team and help lawyers provide better service to their clients.

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HopefullyInLawSchool
16:06
it means you will not be rejected today and may be accepted or WL in the future
Just got my Michigan rejection
BookwormBroker
16:10
same
RoaldDahl
16:10
@HopefullyInLawSchool: what if i already got rejected. does it mean anything
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:12
@RoaldDahl: Likely not however it could mean nothing
RoaldDahl
16:15
So if it means nothing does that mean something?
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:17
Possibly
RoaldDahl
16:26
Cool
RoaldDahl
16:26
thank you!!!! i hope it means something
pinkandblue
16:31
fart
IrishDinosaur
16:36
Mich R gang lesgooo
Did anyone else get that random get to know nova email?
HopefullyInLawSchool
17:21
Ya it was sent to all YM applicants
starfishies
17:37
Anyone get the NDLS email inviting you to apply for something even though they haven’t made a decision on your app yet
17:38
Better yet I got the email and I was rejected last month
starfishies
17:38
Wtf
starfishies
17:39
and the deadline is in like a week what is this
any cardozo movement?
BatmanBeyond
18:01
Sent a LOCI via portal, but I'm wondering if email would have gotten me a swifter response
BatmanBeyond
18:02
This whole hold/wait-list/reserve system is a headache
loci already?
BatmanBeyond
18:09
If the odds are like 1-2% I don't think it matters much by the numbers
12:11
I got the same NDLS email
OrangeThing
12:18
I think the user profiles are broken
19:29
Any word out of Notre Dame?
19:29
Only the invitation to apply for LSE
19:29
Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
19:50
when did u guys apply that just heard from umich? they havent even glanced at my app yet
0:30
how am i supposed to spy on people when profile links are broken?
Right. Broken links smh
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