I am a college student with a business background, and I plan to go on to law school. I think bieng a paralegal would be a good background I dont know what it takes or if it will be worth the effort. I am hardworking and willing to take a few classes, but dont know what to do.
What education does it take to be a paralegal?
March 4th, 2010 · 4 Comments · Uncategorized
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1 crazziegrl14 // Mar 4, 2010 at 12:49 am
It takes a 2 year degree. You can go to any community college and become one.
2 Brigid_01 // Mar 4, 2010 at 12:49 am
There are both degree programs (Associates and Bachelor’s) and certification programs. Make sure that your program is fully accredited and approved by your state; different states may have different requirements. Google for paralegal programs in your area.
3 soledad_m_a // Mar 4, 2010 at 12:49 am
A two year associates degree is needed. there are trade schools that you can go to that focus on just that area but if you want to pursue a career to offer advancement then you are better off going to a community college offering that degree and transfering to a four year school. good luck.
4 GarfieldThaKat // Mar 4, 2010 at 12:49 am
You can be a paralegal one year after law school.
As mentioned you can get a degree as a paralegal.
I’d suggest you ask any law students/professors you know about the field or if they know any paralegals.
I was certified as a paralegal after my BA. If there are law schools in your area or even associated with your school now, ask if they have a certfication course in it.
Be careful though. Be sure to compare programs. I knew of another program aside from the one I chose. What I didn’t know was that although they charged the same price for tuition, this second program required your college transcript, 3 letters of recommendation AND that you buy the required text, which was quite expensive, of course.
Good luck!
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