Behind the Bar: Inside the Paralegal Profession

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Summary: REAL World Paralegalism!!!
Review: A real world "no-holds-barred" look at the paralegal profession. Working for an attorney and/or a law firm is a unque experience in itself and the author has drawn on her life experiences and captured the humor, the drama, the rewards and the disappointments of being a paralegal. Anyone considering becoming a paralegal, or for those who are just beginning in the profession this book contains a wealth of practical knowledge and pointers not to mention a preview of what to expect in the world "behind the bar" as a legal assistant. A recommended read to ALL paralegals or those who want to be!

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Summary: Wonderful Story from an obviously experienced Paralegal
Review: An easy read. I'm currently in the final semester of a paralegal program, and this book gave quite a bit of insight as to attorneys, co-workers, and what to expect, as I have not yet worked for an attorney. The music law explanation was pretty interesting, but I think I want to go to a large law firm. I agree, this should be required reading for paralegal programs, maybe in the intro classes. Recommended.

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Summary: A MUST-READ
Review: This book should be required reading for all considering the paralegal profession, and even those (like myself) who have been a paralegal for some time. Astl writes anecdotally, the book reads like a novel, with great quick tips and productivity improvement suggestions. She even gets somewhat psychological and offers some pairings of different personality types with areas of law that I found to be intriguing. I work in PI, and I really would like to be in a different area of law, and the book has given me some really valid ideas to consider. Paralegal programs should have this book as required reading - Astl is obviously a veteran with a lot to offer those of us in the profession. BTW, I know the author, she is the wife of an attorney who shares space with the attorney I work for. She did NOT ask me to write this.

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Summary: A MUST-READ
Review: This book should be required reading for all considering the paralegal profession, and even those (like myself) who have been a paralegal for some time. Astl writes anecdotally, the book reads like a novel, with great quick tips and productivity improvement suggestions. She even gets somewhat psychological and offers some pairings of different personality types with areas of law that I found to be intriguing. I work in PI, and I really would like to be in a different area of law, and the book has given me some really valid ideas to consider. Paralegal programs should have this book as required reading - Astl is obviously a veteran with a lot to offer those of us in the profession. BTW, I know the author, she is the wife of an attorney who shares space with the attorney I work for. She did NOT ask me to write this.

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Summary: Paralegal Reality
Review: This great book has become recommended reading in several college paralegal programs. Those entering the paralegal studies programs can really get a true-life rendering of the real world career of a paralegal. An interesting and informative read!!!