Where did it all begin and where will it end? ​The paralegal profession has undergone tremendous changes since the profession was first developed. There is a popular saying that you can't know where you are going until you know where you have been. Numerous debates about paralegal licensure, paralegal education, and whether paralegals should be allowed to provide services directly to the public are constantly being debated.

1. THE HISTORY & FUTURE
PARALEGAL PROFESSION

2. OVERVIEW
Do you know where the career is going and how the changes may impact your
career future? None of us have a crystal ball to look into the future, but by
studying trends it is not as difficult to peek into the future to determine changes
that may be on the horizon in the near and distant future for the paralegal
profession.

3. TOPICS
• The History of the Paralegal Profession
• Educational requirements for paralegals
• The societal impact of non-attorneys providing legal services directly to the
public
• Peeking into the future
• Learn ways to enhance your career to stay ahead of the changes

4. WHERE IT ALL BEGAN

5. PARALEGAL
EDUCATIONAL
REQUIREMENTS
• No formal education
requirements
• Education options
• Certificate
• ABA & Non-ABA
approved
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

6. NON ATTORNEY LEGAL SERVICE PROVIDERS
PROS CONS

7. PUBLIC DEMAND
• Economic benefits
• Serve underrepresented
population
• Social advocacy

8. THE CHANGING
LEGAL
LANDSCAPE

9. WHAT YOU CAN
DO TO PREPARE
• Technology
• Elder Law
• Intellectual Property
• eDiscovery

10. CONTACT US
Phone: 800-580-6068
Email: info@rainmakersonline.com
Web www.rainmakersonline.com