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Fact Sheet Identifies Trends in Alaska Court Caseloads

 |  Melissa Green  |  , ,

An analysis by the Alaska Justice Information Center of state court system data shows a steady decrease in trial court filings for violent and property crimes, but an increase in weapons case filings.

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From my view: Behind the scenes at a paralegal internship

 |  Henry Randolph  | 

Mark Turberville was one of the first UAA Justice Center paralegal interns ever to work at the Anchorage Municipal Prosecutor’s Office. Using what he learned in his classes, he quickly proved that a good paralegal can be indispensable.

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Former Deputy AG Rob Henderson Joins Justice Center

 |  Melissa Green  |  ,

Assistant Professor Rob Henderson brings experience as a long-time Alaska prosecutor—and as an alum of the Justice Center himself. Now he’s ready to inspire students pursuing their own legal and justice careers.

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Student Spotlight: Laura Eagle On the Pathway to Empowerment

 |  Melissa Green  | 

Laura Eagle knows how difficult it can be when life takes unexpected turns. She wants to use her paralegal studies classes—and a budding career in the court system—to empower her family and her community.

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Taking a leap of faith from courthouse to hospital

 |  Matt Jardin  | 

How do you follow up four years of studying justice and history? If you’re anything like Tyler Morris, you go back to pursue nursing science.