On-Demand Webinar Courses Page
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| The Plea Bargain Trap |
The vast majority of criminal cases (more than ninety percent) are resolved outside of the trial process through the plea-bargaining process ending in a guilty plea. Proponents of the current plea-bargaining system enshrined in the criminal justice system would argue that it allows criminal defendants options, saves time, saves money, and the criminal justice system would collapse without it. However, critics argue that the rush to resolve criminal cases through plea bargaining jeopardizes the constitutional rights of defendants, who may be pressured to plead guilty when they are not guilty |
| The Raw Truth about Job Searching, Interviewing, and Salary Negotiation |
It is no secret that job searching and hiring has been affected by the pandemic. However, there is no need to feel discouraged. This on-demand webinar features best practices in interviewing and salary negotiation from a seasoned recruiting professional. Regardless of whether you are looking to work remotely, negotiating a higher salary, or trying to land a job at your dream firm, it is essential to be proactive. Use the skills learned from this webinar to exceed a prospective employer’s expectations. |
| 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. |
| The Secret to Understanding Objections |
While many lawyers are quite talented, far less have a full understanding of all objections or how to best assert or respond to them. |
| The World of Business Organizations and their Structures |
This on-demand webinar discusses the different types of corporate structures, including corporations, limited liability companies, and partnerships, from the standpoint of what they are, how each are legally formed, the advantages and disadvantages of each. It covers topics such as business planning, corporate governance and maintenance, fiduciary duties of sole proprietors, members, and shareholders and their liability and rights. |
| Top 10 Tips to Improve Your Legal Writing |
Effective communication skills are critical to a paralegal's success. Do you want to take your legal writing to the next level and become an indispensable member of your legal team? Join Legal Research & Writing Professor, Pamela Hollern, for “Top 10 Tips to Improve Your Legal Writing”. In this quick, 1-hour on-demand webinar, you will take away tangible tips to immediately improve your legal writing. Learn how to: |
| Trademark Law |
This on-demand webinar overview on trademark law will provide an introductory discussion of trademark and service mark law in the United States, including topics such as establishing rights, federal registration of marks, and the enforcement of rights. Learning objectives will be to enable the student to identify relevant issues involved in specific matters for further investigation and research, as well as to provide a general understanding of the purposes and mechanics of trademark law in the United States. |
| Trap Doors - Real Estate Transfers |
This on-demand webinar will discuss solutions to common pitfalls that occur in a modern real estate practice. Real estate, whether commercial or residential, is full of challenges that are often hard to predict. Through the use of checklists, forms, and a consistent intake and post-closing system, paralegals/legal assistants can manage these challenges, but they must first know how to spot them from afar. This course will discuss the ethical issues of a real estate practice, as well as tax problems that are associated with complex real estate transfers. |
| Trial Prep Tools |
This on-demand webinar will provide essential tools to properly prepare for an upcoming trial. It will guide you through organizational techniques as well as provide templates for ensuring smooth workflow. We will navigate through key tasks and practical pointers to enable an organized and efficient process for trial preparations. This on-demand webinar will provide a close look into the specialized realm of litigation support and how solid case management leads to success and excellence at trial. |
| Trial Prep Tools - Part 2 |
As part of a learning series designed to maximize effectiveness in trial presentation, this on-demand webinar will provide essential tools to properly prepare for an upcoming trial in this new, ever-evolving virtual environment. It will guide you through project management techniques as well as provide strategies to navigate the virtual workflow process. New key features and practical pointers will be explored to enable efficient data processing and document review in a remote platform. |
