Career as a Paralegal
Starting a new career can be very scary and very exciting there will be many changes to make, and a lot of information to obtain. Will the job seeker have to consider relocation in order to succeed in finding a job? What is the average salary for a paralegal per year? Know whether the law firm requires an associate’s degree or a bachelor’s degree before submitting a resume. When starting a new career as a paralegal the job seeker must think about relocation, think about what type of paralegal they want to be, and decide whether he or she wishes to attend law school. Today paralegals have many advantages and some small disadvantages when it comes to school. Here is an advantage to paralegal education there are many schools with wonderful paralegal programs to choose from. Although having a variety of schools to choose from is great the student does have make sure the school they choose is an accredited college. A big advantage is that when you think you are done with school and ready to enter into this career you may be hesitant “am I ready for this?” In Paralegal Today I read, “Legal employers are not solely relying on educators to teach computer skills to paralegals; firms across the country are taking measures to train paralegals on a variety of legal technology applications. This training generally is accomplished through a com¬¬bination of in-firm programs, vendor training and CLE.” (Kane, 2009).
The student would be wise to have an idea as to what type of paralegal they may want to become, as the degree they need may depend on the specific type of paralegal they plan to be. There are three types of paralegal degree’s to choose from, the student may earn an associate’s degree, a bachelor’s degree, or a certificate in a paralegal program. The student will want to know their career plan before deciding which degree to get. I think it is wiser to start with your associate’s degree, then start your career and further your education later on. There are three
The student would be wise to have an idea as to what type of paralegal they may want to become, as the degree they need may depend on the specific type of paralegal they plan to be. There are three types of paralegal degree’s to choose from, the student may earn an associate’s degree, a bachelor’s degree, or a certificate in a paralegal program. The student will want to know their career plan before deciding which degree to get. I think it is wiser to start with your associate’s degree, then start your career and further your education later on. There are three
References: Kane, S.A. (2009). Take Your Seats. Paralegal Today, Jan/Feb. Retrieved from: http://www.legalassistanttoday.com/issue_archive/features/feature1_jf09.htm Gierke, O.M. (2009). Getting Started as a Paralegal. Paralegal Today, Jan 2009.Retrieved from: http://www.legalassistanttoday.com/issue_archive/online_only/new_paralegal.htm Paralegals and Legal Assistants. Occupational Outlook Handbook 2010-11. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved from: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos114.htm.