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Citations - May Mini Workshop

Still using an older edition of The Bluebook? Bring your tabs and markers for an interactive tour of the 21st edition. Revised blue pages. Major rule changes. New abbreviations and terms. Photographs and illustrations rule and much more.

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May 25th Cost $59
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PEN A MEMO™​ - SESSION I

Increasing confidence and gaining credibility

Pen A Memo Session I is designed to sharpen your memo-writing skills and enhance your critical thinking, giving you the confidence to tackle any writing assignment. This four-week course will improve your grammar while you practice writing several fictional memoranda. Learn effective formatting and become aware of persuasive word choices while up leveling your memoranda.

In Session I, you will identify the Issue(s) to be analyzed, properly cite the legal Rule(s) that answers the Issue and apply the Rule(s) to the facts. Using case law and statutes, you will create an effective analysis and strong argument.

• Three practice memoranda
• Memo-writing tips
• Feedback upon request
• Sample Answers

Practice your legal writing.

Pen A Memo starts June 7-28 @9pm ET
w/Zoom and feedback
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When you start preparing for the Skills exam, definitely take Jackie Van Dyke's Pen a Memo courses.. amazing and very helpful.
Kara
“Jackie's class is what prepared me best for the NALA Skills exam...the feedback alone was worth it.”
Renee
Jackie Van Dyke... I PASSED MY SKILLS EXAM!!! I am officially a Certified Paralegal!
J Jones
Passed my WA State LLLT bar exam Huge thank you to Jackie Van Dyke for your memo writing courses. I know they made a HUGE difference and helped me pass. Thank you!!
M Jackson
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MASTER MEMO WRITING

Pen A Memo™ Session II offers advanced writing practice and a multi-issue memorandum. Draft a legally significant Fact Section. Develop effective sentence and paragraph structure. Synthesize the legal Rules for an effective argument. Learn persuasive techniques for a powerful Conclusion.

Improve your writing while expanding your knowledge...

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Course starts June 7 - 28
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Thank you so much, Jackie Van Dyke, MPS, CP®! It's been such a joy and thrill to be on the career growth journey with you, and see all that you're now offering the paralegal world today! It's so inspiring and everyone can learn from your insights and experiences. Thrilled to feature you in my newsletter Your Path to Career Bliss! Thank you!
Kathy Caprino

Citations - June Mini Workshop

Complex citations citing prior and subsequent history. Using parallel citations..

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June 22 Cost $59
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Workshop coming in Fall 2022

Statutes, Legislative Materials, Periodicals
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Mastering Legal Research Using Lexis+®


Students will have 24/7 access to federal and state case law, the U.S. Code, the Code of Federal Regulations, and the Federal Register. Bi-weekly assignments, Zoom Q&As, and training videos will be incorporated into the course agenda. Students will use secondary sources, law reviews, case briefs, and jury instructions to expand their research skills.

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LEGAL SCRIBBLE SESSIONS™

Increasing opportunities and pursuing career progression

My Legal Scribble Sessions™ (LSS) course has been designed to offer a holistic approach to legal writing. We will cover the legal writing principles, breaking down the topics for each week so we give each one focus and attention.

This REVISED AND EXTENDED twelve-week course is informative and engaging. NEW modules include Briefing a Case, Creating a Table of Contents, Drafting a Lease, Mastering an Office Memo, and Writing a Medical Summary.

Maximize career opportunities and improve how you appear on paper…

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PEN A MEMO™​

Pen A Memo™ is a four-week course that provides challenging practice memoranda. Paralegals will draft persuasive memoranda using the IRAC (Issue – Rule – Analysis -Conclusion) method. Skills learned will include strategic paragraph structure, mastering document formatting, and awareness of effective word choices. This course will enhance your critical thinking skills and give you the confidence to tackle any writing assignment or exam.

Course Starts: Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Time: Zoom at 8:00 pm ET
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“I completed Jackie’s course a few days before the NALA Skills test and don’t think I would have passed without her help! Her posting about her course was an absolute blessing for me. I passed on my first attempt. She was responsive to my writing submissions and provided answers and feedback to my questions.”
Sherron
I PASSED, I PASSED, I PASSED. Jackie Van Dyke - I could not have done it without you!
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“I have written several letters since our class and all of the attorneys have been impressed. I can’t thank you enough for what you have taught me. It’s crazy to think a few weeks with you taught me more than some of my paralegal classes ever did. You’re truly amazing at what you do.”
Rebecca

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