Free online video:
PROFILING THE PARALEGAL PROFESSION

Approved by the MCLE Department of the State Bar of Texas
Course Number:  901198079 — CLE Hours:  .50 hours

The Paralegal Division developed the Profiling the Paralegal Profession video as a law office management seminar to educate the legal community about the proper use of a paralegal in the State of Texas.  The video features four members of the Paralegal Division who are all Texas Board of Legal Specialization Certified Paralegals in different areas of law.  

As a viewer, you will learn: 

1. What is a paralegal;
2. How to become a paralegal;
3. Difference between a paralegal who has earned an educational certificate and a certification;
4. Various certifications available to paralegals;
5. Substantive job tasks that can be performed by a paralegal;
6. Ethics of a paralegal; and
7. Billable time for paralegals.

This online video is available through InReach (PD's Online Service) portal.  It is available to PD members and non-members at no charge.  To view it choose HERE.