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6 Paralegal Tips + An Invitation to Join Me

Paralegal Bootcamp

The advice is simple but profound: don’t give up on being a paralegal if your first position isn’t right for you. This paralegal shared that they started in real estate and absolutely hated itthey were ready to abandon their paralegal career altogether. Id even argue that even at your second position.

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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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An Inside Look into Incarcerated Education

Blackstone Career Institute

The correspondence Paralegal certificate program has been curated to serve the inmate population in a way that is accessible, affordable, and applicable to students who are seeking ways to learn new skills and implement positive changes in their life. Any questions about these courses can be directed to an admissions advisor.

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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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Paralegal Job Search Q & A

Paralegal Bootcamp

If they’re looking for a paralegal with lots of experience, filling the page with community activities is not fooling anyone. The white space on your resume is like valuable real estate. Think of your 1-2 pages of white space as valuable real estate. I hear that A LOT from paralegals who work in family law.

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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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The History of Inmate Education

Blackstone Career Institute

We offer a correspondence Paralegal certificate program to the incarcerated population. We also offer correspondence Advanced Paralegal Certificate Courses for incarcerated individuals. This program provides students with foundational knowledge and skills needed in the legal field.