Professional growth

Paralegal associations for career growth: Tips and advice

Discover how paralegal associations empower career growth through networking, skill-building, certifications, and mentorship.

How to create a healthy attorney-client relationship

Tips for building strong attorney-client relationships, improving communication, setting clear expectations, and fostering trust.

What you need to know about lawyer professional liability insurance

Essential guide to a lawyer’s professional liability and insurance: coverage, key terms, common concerns, and tips for selection.

Legal drafting: Tips for developing your skills

Master legal drafting with essential tips for contracts, pleadings, and correspondence, blending clarity, persuasion, and professionalism.

How to get clients as a lawyer (strategy for effective legal marketing)

Explore effective strategies for lawyers to attract clients, focusing on branding, authentic marketing, and leveraging social media and AI tools.

10 legal writing mistakes to avoid

When it comes to legal writing the stakes are high. Hard-to-read court filings can harm cases. What are the most common mistakes and how can you avoid them?

Legal assistant skills: Which are vital and how can you improve?

Legal assistants are an essential aspect of the proper functioning of a successful law firm and developing them is crucial. Which skills are vital and how can you improve?

Types of law to practice: Which is right for you?

Explore seven popular law practice areas and emerging fields and discover insights to help you choose the right legal path.

Handling conflicts of interest with non-attorney staff

Learn how to manage paralegal and other non-attorney conflicts of interest in California law firms with protocols and oversight.

A paralegal’s guide to major screw ups

Mistakes are inevitable. Odds are good that you’re going to deal with a major screw up one day, so read up on these strategies to recover from your biggest paralegal mishaps.

Top attorney tips for how to write contracts and agreements

When it comes to writing contracts, clarity and conciseness rule the day. If you’re new to drafting contracts, here are some tips that will help you avoid some costly mistakes.

How does a California lawyer become a judge?

Discover the steps for California lawyers to transition to judgeships as we examine the necessary key qualifications, pathways, and professional development.