Roosevelt University Paralegal Studies Program

Celebrate National Paralegal Day! - Tuesday, August 6, 2024. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yHWHgsZb2x27PhIn5Yy-8SwcdfhysISb/view

Thank you to Mirena, Matt and all of Romanucci & Blandin for being such gracious hosts! We are proud to host the future legal scholars sponsored by DePaul College of Law for their day of introduction to the paralegal profession.

Networking can be intimidating. Check out these tips from the ABA Standing Committee on Paralegals.

Paralegal Networking A blog post from Michele Shipley, NFPA representative to the Standing Committee on Paralegals Approval Commission, on Paralegal Networking.

Very proud of our paralegal student, Treasure Thomas on her student leadership award!

Paralegals looking to expand their skill set may want to consider our Master’s degree in Conflict and Mediation. Read here about two graduates of this distinct program.

Conflict & Mediation in Action: A Discussion with Alumni Carl Hunter and Jessica Lusky | Roosevelt University Two recent graduates of Roosevelt's conflict and mediation master's program are experts at resolving interpersonal differences.

It was a pleasure celebrating with our paralegal graduates on Friday. Pictured here is program director Carrie Lausen with Nora O'Connor and Anthony Flaherty. Thank you President Malekzadeh for joining us!

So excited for this news!!

Paralegal Program Celebrates 50th Anniversary and Embodies Roosevelt’s Social Justice Mission with New Legal Clinic | Roosevelt University The clinic will assist RU community members and underserved Chicago residents with a variety of services at reduced rates compared to other legal providers and law firms.

Earn Your Master's Degree at Roosevelt Roosevelt University offers a variety of online events for its prospective graduate students. Hear from expert staff and program faculty as they discuss our progressive curriculum, student and alumni successes, admission requirements and financial aid in any of our upcoming sessions.  

Great success at Model Illinois Government! Very proud of these Honors students who took on the challenge to be Illinois House and Senate Representatives in the legislative simulation held February 29 - March 3 in Springfield, IL.

Proud of our paralegal and political science Honors students participating in Model Illinois Government! Mini-simulation held today at RU with students from other area colleges.

Happy holidays to our RU community! ❄️

The University will be closed starting today, Friday, December 22, at 2 p.m. to Tuesday, January 2. We will reopen Wednesday, January 3. The first day of the spring 2024 semester is Tuesday, January 16.

The University will be closed from Thursday, November 23 to Sunday, November 26, and will reopen Monday, November 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Enjoy your break and have a joyful and safe holiday! 🍂

Very proud of our graduate, Mirena Fontana. Thank you, Mirena for the many ways you give back to our program!

Senior Paralegal Mirena Fontana is a leader in her profession and feels strongly about encouraging the next generation in the legal field. She gave two presentations this week: Monday 10/30 she led a classroom discussion at Roosevelt University on topics ranging from Legal Technology used in Civil Litigation, Client Communication, New Case Intake Intricacies, Sensitivity, & Confidentiality, Troubleshooting and the Interview Process for Paralegals and Tips for Success. Then, on Wednesday 11/1, she led a Zoom Panel Q&A session - after a presentation about Civil Litigation - with Roosevelt University Paralegal Studies Program's Alumni Group Presents: “What Can You Do with a Paralegal Education?” Great job, Mirena!

On Thursday, September 21st – 2023 Paralegal Day in Illinois - a group of Roosevelt Paralegal students and alumni gathered together to take this picture at the Illinois Paralegal Association’s 2023 Summer Spectacular. The event was held at Offshore Rooftop on Navy Pier in Chicago. They talked, laughed, exchanged contact information, and thoroughly enjoyed the fellowship of the evening. A special thank you to Larice Davis, IPA Board of Directors, and Roosevelt Paralegal Alum for bringing the group together!

Happy Paralegal Day!

September 21, 2023 is Paralegal Day in Illinois as proclaimed by Governor Pritzker. Wishing all Illinois Paralegals a very Happy Paralegal Day!

Download the proclamation → https://tinyurl.com/paralegalday2023

First and Second Amendment cases - and more! Read about the cases the Supreme Court will hear this fall.

Supreme Court sets seven cases for November argument session - SCOTUSblog A major Second Amendment dispute and a challenge to the constitutionality of efforts by public officials to block constituents on social media headline the Supreme Court’s November argument calendar, which was released on Wednesday. The session, which begins on Oct. 30, is a relatively light one, ...

Other highlights from our day with the DePaul University College of Law's First Generation Law scholars - a visit with paralegal program instructor, Cook County Circuit Court Judge Lewis Nixon and a class on the First Amendment with program Teaching Professor, Jim Fine.

Feeling very proud of our graduate, Lyvette Medina-Jones, the newest member of Roosevelt University's Women's Leadership Council. Read here about how her paralegal education has led her to a position working with the Chicago Transit Authority's diversity programs.

Personifying DEI through determination and an open heart | Roosevelt Review Featured Personifying DEI through determination and an open heart BY CARLA BEECHER (SHE/HER) If you want something done, give it to a busy person. That adage easily applies to Lyvette Medina Jones (she/her), BA ’06, PBACC ’21, and her ability to juggle work and family with volunteering in her co...

Hope you will join us! Meet with a representative from our Paralegal Studies and Conflict & Mediation programs.

Thinking about going to graduate school? Join us for Roosevelt’s Graduate Open House to learn about our graduate programs and talk with admission counselors. 📚

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The legal profession is growing! This is a helpful article on the differences between paralegals and lawyers. Which career is right for you?

What Is the Difference Between a Paralegal and a Lawyer? Legal careers are fast-paced and rewarding, but it can be difficult to know if you would prefer working as a lawyer or a paralegal. While these roles are closely related, they have some key difference

Congratulations to our paralegal student, Sohni Mallhi! Sohni was chosen to be a 2023 Fellow for the Mansfield Fellowship for Activism and Community Engagement (FACE). Through this prestigious fellowship, she joins a cohort of 15 Roosevelt University students in the summer of 2023. Fellows engage in classroom work for three full days to discuss the theory and practice of social justice work. They then locate or select a community-based or grassroots organization for a 10-week, 10-hour per week internship.

Considering a legal career? Read here about 15 benefits to becoming a paralegal. We are now accepting applications for Fall 2023 and we hope to see you in classes soon!

15 Benefits to Becoming a Paralegal (And Why You Should) Discover what a paralegal is and 15 benefits of becoming a paralegal, like pay and prestige. Explore several factors to consider before pursuing this career path.

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