https://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usSun, 11 Oct 2026 10:41:39 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2026/law-school-success-begins-with-lsat-success.aspxLaw school starts before the first lecture, case brief, or cold call in class. This piece looks at how LSAT preparation sharpens the critical thinking, reading, and reasoning skills that aspiring attorneys will rely on throughout law school and well beyond it.George TsongranisTue, 18 Aug 2026 14:36:25 Law School Success Begins with LSAT SuccessLaw school starts before the first lecture, case brief, or cold call in class. This piece looks at how LSAT preparation sharpens the critical thinking, reading, and reasoning skills that aspiring attorneys will rely on throughout law school and well beyond it.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2026/law-school-success-begins-with-lsat-success.aspxLegal,Paralegal,Test Prephttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2025/paralegal-cert-2025.aspxReady for a new career in law? USF’s online Paralegal Certificate provides flexible, six-month training taught by sitting judges, plus a digital badge and portfolio to showcase your skills. The next cohort begins January 20, 2026.George TsongranisThu, 18 Dec 2025 10:34:53 USF Paralegal Certificate: A Promising Career PathwayReady for a new career in law? USF’s online Paralegal Certificate provides flexible, six-month training taught by sitting judges, plus a digital badge and portfolio to showcase your skills. The next cohort begins January 20, 2026.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2025/paralegal-cert-2025.aspxLegal,Paralegalhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2023/paralegal-skills-for-students-pursuing-a-legal-career.aspxIn many ways, paralegals are the backbone of law offices. They provide crucial support to lawyers through a variety of duties. From interviewing clients to drafting legal documents, paralegals require many soft and hard skills to be successful.Haley DeLeonTue, 16 May 2023 13:35:19 Paralegal Skills for Students Pursuing a Legal CareerIn many ways, paralegals are the backbone of law offices. They provide crucial support to lawyers through a variety of duties. From interviewing clients to drafting legal documents, paralegals require many soft and hard skills to be successful.A group of people sitting around a table with paperwork and bookshttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2023/paralegal-skills-for-students-pursuing-a-legal-career.aspxLegal,Paralegalhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/what-to-look-for-in-a-paralegal-certificate-program.aspxWhether you are just beginning your career as a paralegal or are an experienced professional, career advancement is probably something that’s been on your mind at one time or another. Thankfully, there has never been a better time to move forward in leveling up your career.Alyssa BirchfieldTue, 20 Dec 2022 09:41:45 What to Look for in a Paralegal Certificate ProgramWhether you are just beginning your career as a paralegal or are an experienced professional, career advancement is probably something that’s been on your mind at one time or another. Thankfully, there has never been a better time to move forward in leveling up your career.A woman sitting in front of her laptop at a desk taking noteshttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/what-to-look-for-in-a-paralegal-certificate-program.aspxLegal,Paralegalhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/whats-the-difference-between-a-paralegal-and-legal-assistant.aspxBoth legal assistants and paralegals support lawyers’ work and typically ensure that law offices run smoothly. However, despite similar job titles, there is a difference between a paralegal and legal assistant. Discover the roles, responsibilities, educational requirements, and salary ranges for each.Haley DeLeonTue, 16 Aug 2022 13:50:46 What's the Difference Between a Paralegal and Legal Assistant?Both legal assistants and paralegals support lawyers’ work and typically ensure that law offices run smoothly. However, despite similar job titles, there is a difference between a paralegal and legal assistant. Discover the roles, responsibilities, educational requirements, and salary ranges for each.Two people sitting at a desk with a stack of books and the scales of justicehttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/whats-the-difference-between-a-paralegal-and-legal-assistant.aspxLegal,Paralegalhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/online-legal-research-resources-enrich-your-legal-career.aspxEffective legal research is a process. You need to identify the legal issue, find laws to support your argument, and confirm that your primary and secondary sources are still relevant.Leigh PerkinsTue, 02 Nov 2021 10:16:24 Online Legal Research Resources: Enrich Your Legal CareerEffective legal research is a process. You need to identify the legal issue, find laws to support your argument, and confirm that your primary and secondary sources are still relevant.A person sitting at a desk with a tablet, notebook, laptop, and a scale of justicehttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/online-legal-research-resources-enrich-your-legal-career.aspxLegal,Paralegal