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6 Paralegal Tips + An Invitation to Join Me

Paralegal Bootcamp

You finish your paralegal certificate and land your first job, and it’s just not clicking. But before you decide that the paralegal profession isn’t for you, consider whether it might be the practice area that’s the mismatch. Corporate work is nothing like family law, which is nothing like personal injury.

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How long does it take to become a paralegal?

Paralegal Bootcamp

Location matters In some major metropolitan areas, you will need an undergraduate degree plus a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program if you want to work in a law firm. While some of the larger firms have strict education and certificate requirements, others do not.

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Paralegal Compliance Officer – An Interview with Melissa Andrews

Paralegal Bootcamp

She started this new journey with this paralegal career. She started it with just an associate’s degree, her paralegal certification, and around 15 or so years of paralegal experience working primarily in personal injury, but with a sprinkling in of some family law, criminal, and real estate.

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Is it Worth it to Become a Litigation Paralegal?

Paralegal Bootcamp

With a full four-year degree in Paralegal Studies, you’re likely to enter the job market with a strong foundation and potentially a competitive edge (especially if you plan to work at a larger firm). Most large law firms (AmLaw 100 and AmLaw 200 firms) typically require a minimum of a bachelor’s degree. Not to worry.

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11 Affordable Correspondence Courses for Incarcerated Individuals

Blackstone Career Institute

Paralegal Certificate Program Blackstone’s Paralegal certificate program is an excellent option for incarcerated individuals, and the total tuition cost is only $885! The program includes 14 volumes covering a range of topics from criminal law to legal research and writing.

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Best Online Paralegal Programs for Career Advancement

Paralegal-Edu.Org

Some folks assume online courses are less respected, but many reputable institutions now offer virtual options for paralegal certificates and degrees. Courses often delve into in-depth case analysis, advanced legal writing, and specialized fields like constitutional law. Its not an inferior route.