Paralegal

Featured Database

donna.reed@pcc.edu (Donna Reed) — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 11:47:16 -0700

LexisNexis Academic

Lexis is a great starting point for legal research! It provides access to federal and state court cases, Shepards and more. Nexis has newspapers, wire services, and magazines from around the world, including the New York Times. Also includes company profiles and financial reports, government transcripts, trade journals and academic and legal databases. Note: You will need to sign in from off-campus.

Research Tip

donna.reed@pcc.edu (Donna Reed) — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 15:46:42 -0700

PCC Library has books about legal research.

Visit us online or in person. We're here to help.

Oregon Legal Resources

donna.reed@pcc.edu (Donna Reed) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:22:32 -0800

Oregon

Oregon Courts: Oregon Judicial Department: Official website
Oregon Revised Statutes, Constitution, Court Rules & ALS, Combined: From Lexis/Nexis.
Oregon Revised Statutes: From the Oregon State Legislature
Oregon Secretary of State: Includes the Archives Division, Audits Division, Corporation Division, Elections Division and Executive Division

Resources

donna.reed@pcc.edu (Donna Reed) — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 17:10:39 -0700

Legal Research: Basics

Introduction to Basic Legal Citation (LII 2010 ed.): This work first appeared in 1993. It was most recently revised in 2010.
Legal Information Institute (LII): Highly recommended. Produced by Cornell University Law School. Has links to codes, constitutions, court opinions, an introduction to basic legal citation, federal rules of procedure and much more.
LexisNexis Academic: Lexis provides access to federal and state court cases, Shepards and more. Nexis has newspapers, wire services, and magazines from around the world, including the New York Times. Also provides company profiles and financial reports, government transcripts, trade journals and academic and legal databases. Note: You will need to sign in from off-campus.
PCC Law Library: The Paralegal program maintains a law library in Terrell Hall, Room 109.
Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary: Plain-English definitions for hundreds of legal terms, from the common to the bizarre. Hosted by Nolo Press.
Research Help: Oregon: By: Library of Congress
Search Legal Terms and Definitions: Search for terms, definitions or browse an alphabetical list of terms. By Law.Com

Legal Research: Cases and Documents

Federal & State Cases: From Lexis/Nexis.
Federal & State Codes: From Lexis/Nexis.
Shepard's Citations: From Lexis/Nexis.
U.S. Courts: the Federal Judiciary: Official courts website
Washington - Annotated Revised Code of Washington, Constitution, Court Rules & ALS, Combined: From Lexis/Nexis.

Get Help in Person

donna.reed@pcc.edu (Donna Reed) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:45:16 -0700

You can ask one of our librarians a question during open hours at any PCC Library.

PCC Library locations and hours

Chat or Text a Librarian for Help

donna.reed@pcc.edu (Donna Reed) — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 23:21:42 -0700

You can chat with a PCC librarian any time you see the PCC Ask A Librarian chat widget on any of the library's pages (like the PCC LIbrary home page) or in a subject guide like this one. You can also get to us through AIM, Yahoo!, or Google Talk.

AIM/Y!: pcclib
Google Talk: pcclib@gmail

You can also text a librarian for help at:
971-259-TEXT (8398)

Need help when the library isn't open? Chat with an L-Net librarian 24-7.

Helping Yourself!

donna.reed@pcc.edu (Donna Reed) — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 23:25:40 -0700

PCC Library has lots of resources that you can use on your own. You may already know that about the quiet study spaces as well as study rooms you can reserve.

But did you know the library also has video tutorials on everything from how to use the catalog to understanding how and why to cite sources? You'll find those videos, as well as information about using e-resources, at Tutorials and Handouts.

Help from Tutors

donna.reed@pcc.edu (Donna Reed) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 22:37:44 -0700

Tutors are available to you both in person and online, and the service is free! Cascade, Sylvania, Rock Creek and Southeast Center each have a tutoring center with in-person tutors in most subjects. More information about each campuses hours and locations at the links below:

Cascade Campus Learning Center

Rock Creek Student Learning Center

Tutoring at Southeast Center

Tutoring at Sylvania

Or get started working with PCC's online tutors:

eTutoring at PCC

Email Us

donna.reed@pcc.edu (Donna Reed) — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 10:57:02 -0800

Need to ask a question by email? That's easy too. Use Ask a Librarian, or find your favorite librarian's email address on Library Staff.

Did You Know?

donna.reed@pcc.edu (Donna Reed) — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 18:58:04 -0700

The Paralegal program at PCC is supported by two libraries. In addition to PCC library, the paralegal program has a law library that students can use as a learning lab. Together these resources support students in the paralegal program.

Related resources

donna.reed@pcc.edu (Donna Reed) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:23:24 -0800

Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy, Debt & Credit: Basic information produced by the Oregon State Bar.
Bankruptcy Forms: Official forms posted by the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts
Title 11 - Bankruptcy: U.S. Bankruptcy Code. Produced by Cornell University Law School.
United States Bankruptcy Court. District of Oregon.: Includes opinions, frequently asked questions, links and more.

Corporate Law

Company Dossier: By Lexis/Nexis.
Company Profiles: By Lexis/Nexis.
SEC Filings: By Lexis/Nexis.
State of Oregon. Corporate Division.: The Corporation Division promotes commerce by enabling the creation of business, filing UCC records of debt, commission of Notaries Public and streamlining access to government services and regulatory requirements.

Criminal Law

Oregon Judges Criminal Benchbook 2005 ed.: A tool for Oregon trial judges. It summarizes statutes and case law in select areas of Oregon criminal law and procedure. It is not legal advice. Available in Spanish. By: Oregon Courts.
Washington Courts. State Forms.: Includes criminal law forms.

Ethics

ABA Model Guidelines for the Utilization of Paralegal Services: By American Bar Association.
American Legal Ethics Library: This digital library contains both the codes or rules setting standards for the professional conduct of lawyers and commentary on the law governing lawyers, organized on a state by state basis. By Cornell University Law School.
NALA Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility: Code of ethics for paralegals
NAFPA Ethics: Ethical issues for paralegals
Oregon Rules of Professional Conduct: Produced by the Oregon State Bar

Family Law

Oregon Judicial Department (OJD) Family Law Website.: Includes forms, parenting plans, information and resources. Some resources available in Spanish.
Washington Courts. State Forms.: Includes forms for divorce, dissolution, custody, child support, protective orders, juvenile court forms and more.

Forms & Contracts

Bankruptcy Forms: Official forms posted by the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts
FindLaw. Forms and Contracts: free collection of sample legal forms and business contracts is designed for legal professionals.

Immigration Law

Immigration: Contains basic information about immigration law and suggestions for researching it in LexisNexis. From the LexisNexis blog.
Immigration Law: General information about immigration law. By: Oregon State Bar.
U.S. Immigration: Includes forms, laws and resources.

Get Involved

donna.reed@pcc.edu (Donna Reed) — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 12:56:16 -0800

We want to hear from you!
Send us your comments & suggestions.

Search the Library Catalog

donna.reed@pcc.edu (Donna Reed) — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:26:15 -0700

Welcome to PCC Library. The Library Catalog is your starting point to find books, ebooks, DVDs, articles, and other materials.

The Estrin Report

donna.reed@pcc.edu (Donna Reed) — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 21:58:49 -0700

An online journal for professional paralegals... of a certain attitude.

Paralegal - Career - Video

donna.reed@pcc.edu (Donna Reed) — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 18:58:26 -0700

Get Involved

donna.reed@pcc.edu (Donna Reed) — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 12:56:16 -0800

We want to hear from you!
Send us your comments & suggestions.

Jumpstart Your Career

donna.reed@pcc.edu (Donna Reed) — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:05:01 -0700

Getting involved in professional organizations is a tried and true way to start a career. An easy way to do this while in college is to join the PCC Paralegal Club

Here is what the PCC Paralegal Program has to say about the Paralegal Career

Professional Organizations

Organizations by State - by Legal Assistant Today

Paralegal

Featured Database

LexisNexis Academic

Research Tip

Oregon Legal Resources

Oregon

Resources

Legal Research: Basics

Legal Research: Cases and Documents

Get Help in Person

Chat or Text a Librarian for Help

Helping Yourself!

Help from Tutors

Email Us

Suggested Catalog Searches

General Information & Resources

Did You Know?

Related resources

Bankruptcy

Corporate Law

Criminal Law

Ethics

Family Law

Forms & Contracts

Immigration Law

Get Involved

Search the Library Catalog

The Estrin Report

Paralegal - Career - Video

Get Involved

Jumpstart Your Career

Professional Organizations