According to Wikipedia, “LISTSERV was the first electronic mailing list software application, consisting of a set of email addresses for a group in which the sender can send one email and it will reach a variety of people.”
Subscribing to a listserv for paralegals is a great way to read what others in our field are discussing and, just as important, an excellent venue to ask questions, seek resources, recommendations, etc.
I currently subscribe to the © Legal Assistant Today listserv. Paralegals from all over the U.S. are a part of this forum and everyone is extremely helpful even if it’s just a trivial question about where to find an ordinance. There are even those who use this forum as a networking tool for job searches. Anyone can subscribe this public listserv, but one tip – you may want to create a separate folder or specific email address just for the listserv because the daily emails received can number as many as 30+. Of course, you can always just go to the link above and read the archives, but participating is much more interesting.
The NFPA® has a listserv for members only and several public listservs:
Educators (education@list.paralegals.org)
Students (students@list.paralegals.org)
Individuals Studying for PACE (PACEStudy@list.paralegals.org)
Military (military@list.paralegals.org)
Whichever listserv you choose, or if you choose them all, they will enhance your learning.
Thanks for the tip. I had no idea these existed. Now that I'm into "blogging", I'm more accepting of these forums. Its got to be a great way to learn of employment opportunities.
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