Do You Want To Be A Paralegal? Questions to ask yourself & tips to jumpstart your Paralegal career. 

This video really helped. I originally wanted to get a degree for Nursing and realized it wasn’t for me. Since I’ve been exposed to law and the court system it’s always been in the back of mind to try and push for a degree in law but not to be a lawyer. When I looked into it I read about being a Paralegal. From life experience and dramas it’s pushed me further.

My reason for becoming a paralegal is because as a child of abuse and neglect who fell through the school and law cracks and never got help. I want to be able to help children and people who need help getting out of those situations. If I don’t enter that area I would like to go into real estate.

Hmm I’ve browsed several videos and majority have described being a paralegal as great, enjoyable and nice pay. But this video is sending me a different vibe lol. I am a single mom. Which means I don’t want a job that is going to stress me out all day and me come home bringing that stress. Although a lot of jobs are stressful. How ever I want to find a paralegal who is a single parent. Someone who can elaborate on a work schedule and how maintaining this job and being a parent works. Very informative video thanks!

I’m currently in school for a certificate in law enforcement but I’m going to go back to school after to get my AS in Paralegal Studies. I found a great school that will allow me to get my graduate as a certified paralegal! I’m so excited. What lit my fire was actually an attorney in a murder trial of a 3 month old baby and she just went off on the parents who were being tried and that really made me want to help people for the greater good. Criminal law is my ultimate goal

I think the career you are describing is more of a legal assistant or admin. When you say the salary is low, I’m interested in what you think paralegals in major markets make today. I make well over 100k and myself and most of my colleagues have Masters Degrees as well as Paralegal Certificates. We work mostly on big trials, we draft extensively and manage a large staff of legal assistants and Jr. paralegals. What you are describing might be suitable for those who have less education and technical skills. The industry is changing rapidly and the Paralegals who are making top salaries are treated with a lot of respect as legal professionals. There will always be jobs in small firms or Personal injury etc. However, to work as a real paralegal in big law, is an exciting career. One that I have enjoyed for 15 years now. Great video.

Hello! I applied for an AAS in Paralegal Studies at my local community college last week, hoping to hop on in time for the fall semester. So excited about learning this skill and developing as a person. I will definitely need to work on my typing, thats a huge weakness at the moment. 😂 My strengths are communication, gaining rapport, and empathizing with people.

Great advice! We definitely need more qualified Paralegals, and also Paralegals who join our industry for the right reasons. For any Paralegals reading this, THANK YOU! If you haven't been thanked by your attorney today, just know that there are plenty of attorneys out there that truly appreciate you.

Why I'm perusing? Well, I had a case against my old boss where I pretty much did all the work ahead of time before getting an attorney. I had all the evidence needed in the beginning and now I've found 10 businesses owned plus 2 co owned, a business a family member owns that did work on their home, current job the old boss has as well as his wifes multiple jobs, recent properties sold, properties he owns, real-estate agent plus loan agent. There's more I found but not relevant. Attorney said I would make a great paralegal. So I started school this year. For school I am getting a Paralegal certificate, as well as a cert in Cloud Computing, then maybe complete the general education to get an AA in Paralegal Studies. Once school is completed I will be a Paralegal with a background knowledge in Cloud Blockchain (smart contracts/cloud computing/AI), including being a Notary Public along side being a Legal Document Assistant (LDA) on the side, until California approves Licensed Legal Paraprofessional (LLP), then eventually work under an attorney for the Law Office Study Program (LOSP) or Law School. After completion of the paralegal program there will be plenty of certifications to come a few that I will attain during the next few years are Blockchain/Smart Contract Certification. Advanced Certified Paralegal (ACP), Paralegal Certification Through NFPA, Project Management Professional (PMP), Legal Project Practitioner (LPP), also Scrum Master Certification.

thank you so much for the content you post. It has changed everything for me! I'm loving your Microsoft masterclass.

This video is really good and good content, she does point out that this career isn't for those who aren't people oriented or dealing with the public. Also don't go for it for the money, that was one of the reason why that I was attracted to it.

Haven't tried to write my answers to the questions yet; thank you for teaching them to me though.

Great video! I'm behind in technology except MS SUITE. I love the ending "treat your career like a business".

I'm an Intake Specialist with Legal Aid at the moment. I'm interested in becomming a Paralegal and making it a career.

I’m thinking about a career change and paralegal caught my eye. Still trying to do the research into what kind of paralegal I’d be interested in because you’re absolutely right- money is nice, but if you don’t have a cause, then you’ll burn out quickly. I’m hoping to talk to a friend of mine who is over the Paralegal Associates program at my local community college to see if she has any advice. Also, do you recommend an Associates or going ahead and getting a second Bachelors since I already have a B.S. in Communications?

I have a plan to start study Paralegal this Fall-2022!

A social work degree is revenant to become Paralegal Officer

I am really interested in being a paralegal but one of my weaknesses is mathematical skills and I am trying to figure out if paralegals deal with math or if it’s just writing/typing and documentation. I’m more interested in criminal law as well so I’m wondering if that would have lots of math involved.

I would say, I'm interested in research and learning admissible evidence. I am frustrated with my typing speed! Type of law...I'd say maybe Native American Tribal or immigration. Maybe anything to do with mining. Thank you for your video. I worked as a temporary file clerk at an insurance defense law firm for about a year. I closed out old cases and created skeleton files. I had hundreds of boxes of old case files to " Skeletonize".

I love your videos, very informative. Thank you.

Hi there! I’m a recent college graduate who wants to get into the paralegal field after deciding that I don’t want to go to law school right away. The one thing that worries me is that I’m physically disabled and my typing is a bit slow. Is that a deal breaker for being a paralegal? Also is a certificate program worth it?

Can I be an independent Paralegal? I’m doing this to learn about Family law and I keep getting drawn back and back to this industry. I want to know how to draft documents and help others as well. It’s very important for me in family law.

I’m 48. About to finish my paralegal courses. I have all these same questions. Am I too old? I love law, but never worked in a law office.

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Answer to question number 2. The only concern I have is, since female paralegals dominate the industry. Do male paralegals have disadvantage when looking for jobs? Some even say lawyers and customers look male paralegal down because they didn't go to law school to become a lawyer. Thank you

Be direct!

How do you respond to someone who says that a paralegal is a “glorified secretary”? As far as question #1 - what if your answer is, you wanted to go to law school but didn’t get in? Is that a good reason?

so I want to become a states attorney paralegal. I am in school right now trying to get my general education out of the way but I have the option of choosing a bridge program… would a degree in IT be beneficial? I figured with all the discovery paperwork, and what not that that would be the most beneficial program.

I have a Bachelor's degree in Family & Consumer Science and want to become a Paralegal in Family Law. I know nothing about Law but really want to learn. I'm hoping to enter in the field as a legal secretary or assistant. Any tips or books I can pickup to prepare?

Im 38 years old, do you think my age may cause issues with finding employment.

Has anyone done the Penn Foster Paralegal Program? Or the MTI? I'm trying to decide which program to do.

Great Great video - I was a lit paralegal a long time ago 2008-2017 and I faded into nursing, what can I do to get into nursing and law? would love your input, I am signing up for your courses since it has been a long time since I was in the legal field. 🤩

Do Paralegals need to study +2 maths ?? Can I get admission in course if I haven't done any maths in my +2 .

Who has the best and most affordable online program to get a paralegal associates? And what is the difference in your career options in getting a paralegal associates vs. an associates in criminal justice?

Can I become a paralegal without having a degree? If I take an online course, take the NALA test to become certified, will I be able to get a job without an Associates or bachelor degree?

Good info. Thanks!

Great video!!

Are all defense law firms have little client contact with paralegal?

Is studying to be a paralegal too hard while having two toddlers ?

My weakness is networking 😓

How much will the paralegal academy cost?

My biggest concern is the dress code. LOL. I just want to wear jeans to work. Ideally, I would only want to work freelance and remote. If that is even possible.

I’m currently in community college majored in Pre-Law, Am I on the right track? I plan to transfer to a four year afterwards but I’m not sure what i should be doing to think ahead, any suggestions?

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I wanted to be a paralegal but there is too many women. I feel like its only women, at least Nursing you can see guys, but the paralegal career is 90% females.

Great video!