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People You Didn’t Know Were Lawyers
My Other Job Is in a Law Office: 10 People You Didn’t Know Were Lawyers Those with qualifications to practice law don’t always do so. Sometimes they become actors or athletes or even global icons. Here’s a look at 10…
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Famous Paralegals
Famous Paralegals Employment Outlook:There are 277,000 paralegals in the U.S., with a 17% increase expected from 2012-2022Earning an average of $22.59 an hour or $46,990 a yearTop 10% make $75,410Bottom 10% make $29,420 Education:Associates degreeParalegal certificationOn-the-job training with an employer…
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Top 50 Locations for Lawyer Jobs
With talk of the law school bubble, outsourcing, and changing business models in legal services, it can sometimes be hard to get straight information on just where everyday lawyers are practicing. For this reason we've looked at Census and Bureau…
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The Growing Demand for Paralegals
With all the hit dramatic TV shows featuring cops and lawyers these days and it’s not surprising that their popularity has probably increased interest in students wanting a career in law and order.Maybe that’s why so many we have so…
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The Evolution of TV Lawyers
Order in the Court: The Evolution of TV Lawyers The Good, the Bad and the Comical “First thing we do, we kill all the lawyers” --- in “Henry VI” by William Shakespeare The Good 1951: The Amazing Mr. Malone (1951-52)…
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How the Drug War Impacts the Criminal Justice System
How the Drug War Impacts the Criminal Justice System More people are arrested each year for drug-related offenses than any other type of crime, and taxpayers spend tens of billions on arresting, prosecuting, and jailing offenders for drug crimes. That…
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How to Take Down a Public Official
How to Take Down a Public Official Democratic, Republic, Anarchist, Communist-- whoever you are, I'm sure there's a public official you want to take down. Here's our guide on doing just that. Here we go: Step 1: Pick your target.…
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Presidential Shysters
25 of the 44 U.S. Presidents were lawyers, and some were arguably Presidential Shysters. Presidential Shysters? Taking the law into their own hands shy ster [shahy-ster] noun Informal.1. A lawyer who uses unprofessional or questionable methods. 25 of the 44…
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The Injustice of Private Prisons
Private Prisons: The Injustice League Do you ever wonder about the Injustice of Private Prisons? The two largest private prison providers in the U.S. each rake in tens of millions of dollars every year. How do they make their money,…
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How To Become a Paralegal In Mississippi
If you have always been interested in law, but are not ready to commit to law school, becoming a paralegal could be a great fit for you. Paralegals are professionals who work closely with lawyers providing necessary assistance. Paralegals provide…