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Understanding the Nature of Paralegal WorkWhile lawyers ultimately are responsible for legal work, they often delegate many tasks to paralegals. Paralegals continue to assume tasks in legal offices around the country and perform many of the same tasks as lawyers. However, paralegals are still prohibited from carrying out duties such as: setting legal fees, accepting new clients, giving legal advice, and appearing in court on behalf of an attorney. Paralegals work in all types of organizations, law firms, corporate legal departments, and various government offices. Within these organizations paralegals can work in many different areas of the law such as: litigation, personal injury, contract law, corporate law, criminal law, employee benefits, insurance law, intellectual property, labor law, bankruptcy, immigration, family law, and real estate. Paralegals work in occupations that require a specialized understanding of the law such as: law clerks, title examiners, claims adjusters, appraisers, examiners, and investigators. For more information of the paralegal profession and job opportunities, go to:
Central Ohio Area Paralegal ProgramsIf you are interested in becoming a paralegal, please check out the Central Ohio area paralegal programs below. Our organization does not endorse programs we simply provide potential paralegal students the informational resources.
If you are interested in becoming a paralegal and would like some information about how to obtain training in the field other than what is listed above, please email PACO’s Student Liaison Committee for more information at students@pacoparalegals.org. Students Who Would Like to Join PACOIf you are already a student in a paralegal program and would like to join PACO please click here for our Membership application. Student Scholarship InformationThe Paralegal Association of Central Ohio ("PACO") is pleased to announce the opportunity for current paralegal students to be the recipient of one of the two $750 scholarships available. These scholarships will be awarded in August 2006. To be eligible for these scholarships, applicants must hold a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, and currently be enrolled in a full-time or part-time paralegal studies program in Central Ohio. The selection process will be based on scholastic excellence, the applicant's narrative writing sample, letters of recommendation, education and employment history, community involvement, and the applicant's demonstration of commitment to the paralegal profession. Applications and supporting documents must be postmarked by May 1, 2006 to: The Paralegal Association of Central Ohio, Attn: Student Liaison Committee, P.O. Box 15182, Columbus, Ohio 43215-0182. |