https://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usSun, 06 Sep 2026 23:23:13 -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/2025/ciminology-student-to-personal-injury-paralegal.aspxWhen Lindsey Paulson earned a bachelor’s degree in criminology, she had her career mapped out and her next step was to attend law school. But, after learning about USF’s Paralegal Certificate, she discovered a new passion for financial law and learned about ways she could enter the field before attending law school.Tatiana Del ValleMon, 31 Mar 2025 13:08:00 From criminology student to personal injury paralegal: How USF’s Paralegal Certificate launched one graduate’s legal careerWhen Lindsey Paulson earned a bachelor’s degree in criminology, she had her career mapped out and her next step was to attend law school. But, after learning about USF’s Paralegal Certificate, she discovered a new passion for financial law and learned about ways she could enter the field before attending law school.lindsey paulson headshothttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2025/ciminology-student-to-personal-injury-paralegal.aspxParalegalhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2024/bessy-moreira-paralegal-career-climb.aspxBalancing motherhood and a career is no easy feat, but Bessy Moreira discovered a path that allowed her to thrive in both. As a single mother, she pursued USF’s Paralegal Certificate, which gave her the tools to propel her career forward.Tatiana Del ValleTue, 24 Sep 2024 08:55:54 From receptionist to rising paralegal: Bessy Moreira’s career climbBalancing motherhood and a career is no easy feat, but Bessy Moreira discovered a path that allowed her to thrive in both. As a single mother, she pursued USF’s Paralegal Certificate, which gave her the tools to propel her career forward.bessy moreira stands with cap and gownhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2024/bessy-moreira-paralegal-career-climb.aspxParalegalhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2024/level_up_your_legal_career_with_usf_paralegal_specialty_certificate.aspxResponding to student demand for advanced legal education, the University of South Florida’s Paralegal Specialty Certificates provide aspiring paralegals – as well as those already in the industry – an avenue to gain expertise in areas such as bankruptcy, immigration, elder law, and more.Tatiana Del ValleMon, 29 Apr 2024 15:17:23 Level Up Your Legal Career with USF’s Paralegal Specialty CertificatesResponding to student demand for advanced legal education, the University of South Florida’s Paralegal Specialty Certificates provide aspiring paralegals – as well as those already in the industry – an avenue to gain expertise in areas such as bankruptcy, immigration, elder law, and more.Advertisement flyer for usf paralegal programshttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2024/level_up_your_legal_career_with_usf_paralegal_specialty_certificate.aspxParalegalhttps://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/2023/adoption-inspires-family-law-paralegal.aspxTabatha Bell discovered she had a passion for law when her husband sought to adopt her son. The accounting, supply chain, and sourcing manager, who had never really been involved in the legal system, decided to make a career change.External ArticleTue, 05 Dec 2023 00:15:45 Adoption Process Inspires Future Family Law ParalegalTabatha Bell discovered she had a passion for law when her husband sought to adopt her son. The accounting, supply chain, and sourcing manager, who had never really been involved in the legal system, decided to make a career change.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/2023/adoption-inspires-family-law-paralegal.aspxParalegalhttps://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,Paralegalhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/6-paralegal-jobs-that-arent-in-law-firms.aspxIf you’re considering a career as a paralegal, chances are you’ve envisioned your days racking up billable hours and case wins in a successful law firm (à la Rachel Zane on the legal TV drama, Suits). It’s a popular stereotype, but you should know that it’s not your only option.Jen CarlevattiTue, 09 Mar 2021 14:30:42 6 Paralegal Jobs That Aren't in Law FirmsIf you’re considering a career as a paralegal, chances are you’ve envisioned your days racking up billable hours and case wins in a successful law firm (à la Rachel Zane on the legal TV drama, Suits). It’s a popular stereotype, but you should know that it’s not your only option.A woman sitting at her desk wearing glasseshttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/6-paralegal-jobs-that-arent-in-law-firms.aspxParalegalhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/5-tips-for-remote-depositions.aspxDespite the initial challenges, these essential legal proceedings have continued to run increasingly well as more and more firms have transitioned to remote work. Keep reading to see 5 tips for remote depositions as the pandemic continues to interrupt in-person proceedings and force them online.Daniel GoodsonTue, 08 Dec 2020 14:06:20 5 Tips for Remote DepositionsDespite the initial challenges, these essential legal proceedings have continued to run increasingly well as more and more firms have transitioned to remote work. Keep reading to see 5 tips for remote depositions as the pandemic continues to interrupt in-person proceedings and force them online.A woman sitting on a sofa having a virtual meeting on her laptophttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/5-tips-for-remote-depositions.aspxParalegal