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2025 Professional Development Series
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Kickstart your legal career with the Illinois Paralegal Association’s Professional Development Series 2025! This multi-session program is designed to provide aspiring and current paralegals with the essential tools needed to succeed in today’s competitive job market. Whether you're preparing to enter the workforce, looking to enhance your professional presence, or seeking expert guidance on career advancement, this series offers practical strategies from industry professionals to help you stand out.
Each session covers a key aspect of professional development, from crafting a strong resume and compelling cover letters to optimizing your LinkedIn profile and even taking a polished headshot without a photographer. Attendees will also have the opportunity to hear firsthand from experienced paralegals about their day-to-day responsibilities and the value of professional membership in advancing their careers. Whether you're a student, recent graduate, or early-career professional, this series is tailored to equip you with the knowledge and confidence to take the next step in your paralegal journey.
Importance of Professional Membership and Day in the Life of a Paralegal
May 27 | 6:30 pm | Melissa Jurik & Panel
Join the members of the Illinois Paralegal Association as we discuss the importance of joining the IPA and what it can do for your future career. We will also have working paralegals from different areas of law to discuss what their daily life looks like working in the field to give you a sneak peak into what your future may look like.
Updating Your LinkedIn Profile
May 29 | 12:00 pm | Dr. Kristine Condon
LinkedIn is the #1 job searching and recruiting tool for newly minted paralegals! If you’ve invested the time in an excellent resume and gathering those “golden nuggets,” this is the workshop for you. Learn about tips and tricks for polishing a LinkedIn profile that will be appropriately attention-getting.
Polish Your Resume: Tips and Best Practices to Stand Out
June 3 | 12:00 pm | Jennifer Reichmuth and Dorothy Rose English – Robert Half Legal
Join Robert Half Legal for an insightful session on crafting a standout resume. Learn how to showcase your invaluable skills and expertise, highlight your accomplishments effectively, and navigate today’s competitive job market. Walk away with proven strategies and practical tips to enhance your resume and increase your chances of landing interviews.
Letter Writing Workshop
June 4 | 12:00 pm | Dr. Kristine Condon
People often think that a cover letter is unnecessary because it’s a rehash of the resume. Absolutely wrong! The cover letter is the way to persuade an employer to interview you. Thank you letters, which are often ignored or avoided altogether, are fantastic opportunities to continue the conversation with a prospective employer. Learn how to use the AIDA method (attention-getting, interest-building, creating desire to interview you, building a call to action) to write a letter that makes all the difference!
Headshots How-To
June 10 | 12:00 pm
Learn simple techniques to take a professional-looking headshot without hiring a photographer.
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