The Future of the 1st Amendment

This 1st Amendment session focuses on the purpose behind the 1st Amendment while exploring and understanding the Establishment Clause, the Free Exercise Clause, Freedom of Speech including Freedom of the Press, the Right to Peaceably Assemble, and the Right to petition for a governmental redress of grievances. Additionally, we analyze and debate some key Supreme Court rulings under the 1st Amendment and how 1st Amendment rights can lead to some unethical Supreme Court decisions.

Dementia and the Courts

By 2040, more than 14 million Americans will be 85 years old or older. As our population ages, courts are increasingly called on to appoint guardians when elderly persons can no longer manage their own affairs. This on-demand webinar discusses the unique challenges of this rapidly growing area of the law.

Due Diligence for the Transactional Paralegal

The due diligence process provides the transactional paralegal an exciting opportunity to investigate the facts about a transaction, piece of property, business, or individual; perform legal research; use verbal and written communication skills; and expand their knowledge of the matter at hand. This on-demand webinar covers the due diligence process conducted by paralegals for real estate, financing, merger & acquisition, and other types of transactions. It discusses the purposes of due diligence, the parties involved, and the types of property concerned.

CP Review - US Legal System (2020)

This on-demand webinar introduces participants to fundamental principles of law, including statutory and common law, U.S. federalism, the adversary system and alternative dispute resolution.

CP Review - Essay Writing

This on-demand webinar assists those preparing for the Certified Paralegal Exam review for the skills portion of the exam. A sample essay is provided and discussed during the presentation.

The session focuses on the following:

Learning how to identify relevant facts and issues
The application of law to facts
The analysis of issues and formation of conclusions
The organization of information and clarity of expression

Supervisor Communication Skills

In general, there are four basic purposes of communication: To inform, to persuade, to ask a question, or to learn. It’s as important to know what you don’t want as it is to know what you do want.

In this course, you will learn the importance of assertive speaking - asking directly for what you need from others without being aggressive. You will discover techniques for holding others accountable while also creating and practicing the art of equitable compromise.

Successful completion of this course will increase your knowledge and ability to:

Residential Real Estate: The Closing Process from Start to Finish

This introductory-level course will outline a roadmap for the residential real estate paralegal. Every transaction begins with a simple “yes” between buyer and seller. This simple “yes” becomes a residential real estate contract: a legal agreement that will define a variety of ongoing financing issues, inspection requirements, environmental concerns, safety issues, and of course, the terms of the deed of bargain and sale itself. Every deal has a life of its own, and there are substantial differences between deals due to the simple inclusion of a few extra words in the contract. This course

Using Coaching Skills to Improve Communication

This on-demand webinar will emphasize coaching skills as a way to interact with colleagues, friends and families. Most of us are in conversation from morning to night, and there are some techniques that can be deployed on any situation to diffuse conflict and draw more out of conversations. We can learn to say anything to anybody at any time. Proven techniques such as level 3 listening, asking high yield questions, and other skills to raise awareness in conversations can be a game changer in making us more effective communicators.

Managing Stress in a Turbulent World

This on-demand webinar will review the science of stress and emphasize practical strategies to reclaim our lives. If change is constant, and we are all being asked to do more with less, we must respond differently to these demands. Registrants will hear proven strategies that include cultivating a growth mindset, becoming the CEO of our inner lives, taking actions on our highest priorities, and saying no early and often, to name a few.

The Science of Living in Balance

In this on-demand webinar, you will learn about the importance of taking care of yourself—mind, soul and body—from a certified nurse practitioner and wellness coach, Dr. Eileen O’Grady. It will be valuable for paralegals in any setting who are being asked to do more with less, work unrelenting hours, and may be feeling under siege and overwhelmed. You will learn where you are out of balance in your life and to develop concrete goals to achieve more thoughtful alignment. Explore a fresh way to view self-care and how to incorporate the science behind learned optimism.