LibGuides: Paralegal Studies: Online Resources

Professional Associations

American Alliance of Paralegals
Alliance devoted to advancing the paralegal profession by focusing on the individual paralegal.
American Bar Association
Association devoted to defending liberty and delivering justice as the national representative of the legal profession.
NALA: The Paralegal Association
Association devoted to advancing paralegals through certification and professional development.
NALS: The Association for Legal Professionals
Association devoted to engaging, inspiring, and enhancing the legal profession.
NALS of Michigan
Michigan chapter of the Association for Legal Professionals that provides local resources for career advancement.
National Federation of Paralegal Associations
Issues-driven, policy-oriented professional association dedicated to promoting the global presence for the paralegal profession.
State Bar of Michigan: Paralegal/Legal Assistant Section
Promotion of the paralegal profession through continuing education and collaboration.

Online Resources

Legal Information Institute

Court Listener
Free legal research website containing millions of legal opinions from federal and state courts.
Digital Public Library of America eBooks
Original DPLA publications including the Mueller Report and The Impeachment Papers.
FindLaw
Search engine for legal topics such as accidents and injuries, state laws, criminal law, employment law, and family law.
Introduction to Basic Legal Citation
Online guide to legal citation formats provided in The Bluebook, the ALWD Guide to Legal Citation, and The Supreme Court’s Style Guide.
Legal Information Institute
Online publishing of law, law literacy materials, and technology to find law.
Martindale
Networking and portfolio website used to connect lawyers and buyers of legal services.
NOLO Legal Articles
Free articles on everyday legal topics, including accident and injury, bankruptcy, immigration, and more.
Occupational Outlook Handbook: Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Bureau of Labor and Statistics' employment information and outlook for legal assistants and paralegals.
Oyez
Free law project from Cornell’s Legal Information Institute (LII), Justia, and Chicago-Kent College of Law devoted to making the Supreme Court of the United States accessible to everyone.
Paralegal Today
Independent legal news resource covering paralegals, each issue is filled with news and trends, practical how-tos, the latest legal technology information, and more to keep you up-to-date.
U.S. Federal and State Courts
Access to all Federal and State Courts in the United States.

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Governing Michigan
Library of Michigan Digital Collections related to Michigan state government and its effect on Michigan citizens.
LARA: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Reports, commissions, and policies used to promote business and protect people through transparent and accessible regulatory solutions.
Library of Michigan Digital Collection
Collections of Michigan government, administrative law, and Michigan legislative materials.
Michigan Appellate Opinion Manual
Michigan Supreme Court’s style guide for appellate opinions.
Michigan Court Rules
Electronic copies of Michigan Court Rules used to establish uniform procedures for all levels of Michigan’s court system.
Michigan Courts
Links and information to all levels of Michigan courts.
Michigan Law Review
Journal of legal scholarship for Michigan.
Michigan Legal Materials
Legal Information Institute’s links to Michigan constitution, judiciary, and state regulations.
Michigan Ordinances & Codes
List of where to find ordinances and code for Michigan cities.

ABC's of e-Discovery
A blog for paralegals about the role of technology in e-Discovery and Document Management.
Digital Paralegal Services
Virtual paralegal support for attorneys.
Employment Opportunities for Paralegals
American Bar Association's article about career information and employment opportunities for paralegals.
The Estrin Report
Paralegal blog and articles.
NALA Certification Exam
Information on why and how to take the NALA Certification Exam.
The National Federation of Paralegal Associations Certification Exam
Information and resources to study and take the NFPA Certification Exam.
Pamela the Paralegal
Blog posts and resources about being an online paralegal.
The Paralegal
Blog that addresses issues such as education, training, and career development in the paralegal field.
The Paralegal Society
Forum devoted to educating, motivating, and inspiring paralegals to change the social aspects of paralegal work throughout the country.
SCOTUSblog
Blog devoted to covering cases before the U.S. Supreme Court before argument, after argument, and after decision.