The Legal Up blog

Every day, legal professionals face the issues philosophers have pondered for millennia. Things like justice, right vs. wrong, rich vs. poor, profit vs. health, the power of governments, fairness, punishment, and reward are common themes in courtrooms and law firms across the nation.

It’s probably time for your law firm to make some technology upgrades.

In 2023 and beyond, you should fully understand how to address tech skills in your legal resume.

Prior to COVID-19, the legal industry in particular was a very different place. Of course, when the pandemic hit, all sorts of pundits offered dire predictions about how the legal industry would (or would not) be able to cope with isolation-based operations.

You’re crushing it in legal support, and now you’re wondering: what’s next? Choosing the right paralegal career path for you is an important part of your personal journey.

Paralegals, it’s time to update your resume. Even if you’re not looking for a job right now, it’s always a good idea to keep your CV up-to-date and ready, just in case.

We are all operating in an increasingly digital world, legal professionals included, and we all need to watch out for cybersecurity breaches.

Clio is an extremely popular legal software that handles numerous functions for law firms of all sizes. Users love how easy it is to manage cases and run a law firm all from one place.

When the prosecution collects evidence for a case, a defendant’s internet search history is almost surely on the list of things to review. It’s wise to talk to your clients about their Google searches up front.

Did you know that roughly one-third of employees report having been romantically linked to a coworker at one time or another? Office romances are always risky, but they can be particularly tricky within a law firm. After all, no one knows the potential legal consequences of a workplace relationship ...