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Displaced Legal Professional in Denver, Colorado Updated 18 hours ago |
Paralegal or Law Degree? - 9 RepliesI can go either way. I have a BA Philosophy so I could go to law school. However, there are many cons 1. paying at least $51K for (all semesters)... |
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jackharry in Lucknow, India Updated 1 day ago |
NATIONALLY ACCREDITED SCHOOL - 7 RepliesHello all, My wife is almost done completing an associates from a nationall accredited school in so cal. I am worried that since this is not from a... |
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Displaced Legal Professional in Denver, Colorado Updated 3 days ago |
Is there a difference between an associates in Paralegal Studies and a Paralegal Certificate? - 146 RepliesI hope this is not a stupid question but I keep reading that the minimal qualifications are an associates degree and a paralegal certificate. I am... |
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J in Wilton, Connecticut Updated 4 days ago |
become a paralegal with a record? - 2 RepliesIs it possible to become a paralegal even if u have 3 drunk drivings on your record? |
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C'est moi in Atlanta, Georgia Updated 5 days ago |
Charging for freelance work - suggestions? - 9 RepliesI've been unofficially doing freelance paralegal work for various attorneys for about a year since getting my degree. I specialize in researching... |
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Displaced Legal Professional in Denver, Colorado Updated 6 days ago |
Direction? - 382 RepliesHello to everyone: Right now I am being offered an unprecedented opportunity to get my certification in Paralegal Studies. (It's in the form of a... |
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Mary inTampa in Tampa, Florida Updated 6 days ago |
paralegal diploma or certificate - 74 RepliesMy sister in enrolled in a "paralegal diploma" program- how is this different from a certificate program? I'm worried its a scam and she will waste... |
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jtap in Glenside, Pennsylvania Updated 7 days ago |
Does anyone like being a paralegal? - 86 RepliesI'm 28 years old, and at a point in my life where I need to get serious about starting a career. I don't really have any marketable skills, despite... |
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Paralegal in Carrollton, Texas Updated 7 days ago |
entry level paralegal jobs - 40 RepliesI am wondering if anyone has any ideas how or where I would start to look for paralegal jobs (anywhere in the states)? I just have my associates... |
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Experienced IP Paralegal in Washington, District of Columbia Updated 10 days ago |
If you have been (or are) a paralegal please take a moment to answer this simple question... - 323 RepliesDo you like being a paralegal? Why or why not? Please mention the "style" of paralegal that you are/were (corporate, government, etc.). And if... |
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kmm in Wilmington, Delaware Updated 14 days ago |
4-year degree required. *sigh* - 36 RepliesI see this all day, every day. Paralegal job ads that specifically state that a Bachelor's degree is required. I have 6 years of experience as a... |
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kmm in Wilmington, Delaware Updated 16 days ago |
The Parelegal Job Market Sucks? - 134 RepliesI'm a parelegal student at a community college and have been considering switching to a network administration program. I am already aware that many... |
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kmm in Wilmington, Delaware Updated 16 days ago |
Best Way To Break In? - 45 RepliesHello everybody, I'm a recent university graduate seeking to become career paralegal. If you had to give a complete newb one piece of advice... |
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adaniele in Nashville, Tennessee Updated 16 days ago |
Work at Home Paralegal Opportunities? - 169 RepliesI'm a stay at home mom and would like to pursue a paralegal career in the near future. I have a Bachelor's in English and 8 years of legal... |
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Displaced Legal Professional in Denver, Colorado Updated 17 days ago |
Paralegal school - is it worth it? Probably not. - 66 RepliesOk. I did a little research on a paper I have to write for my Economics of Education class. My topic is on the rates of returns to education for what... |
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Displaced Legal Professional in Denver, Colorado Updated 19 days ago |
Unpaid Paralegal Internship for non-student - 3 RepliesHas anyone tried unpaid paralegal internship even though you're not currently enrolled in a school? Would be happy to share your insight and... |
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kmm in Wilmington, Delaware Updated 23 days ago |
Paralegal Salaries & Job Market in California? - 25 RepliesHi everyone, I'd appreciate any advice anyone has. I 24 and I have a BA in Literature and am debating between becoming a high school teacher or a... |
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ParaGyrl in Fairfield County, Connecticut Updated 25 days ago |
Discouraged in Fairfield - 18 RepliesI've been laid off from my paralegal position approximately two months. I can honestly say that I LOVED MY JOB. During that time I've updated and... |
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kmm in Wilmington, Delaware Updated 1 month ago |
Networking for Paralegals - 1 ReplyHas anyone used http://www.paralegalcity.com for networking? |
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Displaced Legal Professional in Denver, Colorado Updated 1 month ago |
Paralegal in California with Acounting/Mortgage Background - 17 RepliesActually I am completing an A.S in Paralegal Studies. I have an accounting (non-degreed) background and I have worked the last 5 years in mortgage,... |
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kmm in Wilmington, Delaware Updated 1 month ago |
Paralegal with Finance background - 74 RepliesI will receive a bachelors degree within a year in Finance. I want to obtain a paralegal certificate and work in the field. I don't know much about... |
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Displaced Legal Professional in Denver, Colorado Updated 1 month ago |
th economy - 260 RepliesConsidering the economic downturn, awhat are the chances of finding a job as a paralegal in the near future? The large law firms are starting to... |
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Paralegal in Carrollton, Texas Updated 1 month ago |
ABA Paralegal Certificate Plus Health Insurance Experience - 7 RepliesI am a forty year old male who graduated from an ABA Approved Paralegal Certificate Program in 08. I have never worked as a Paralegal. I have signed... |
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Displaced Legal Professional in Denver, Colorado Updated 1 month ago |
George Washington Univ. Masters program - 72 RepliesHi all...wondering if anyone has information on the Masters in Paralegal Studies program offered by George Washington University? I am currently... |
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john in Concord, California |
Cost of Paralegal Programs in N. CaliforniaI'm researching paralegal programs in sf bay area. ANYONE ELSE HAVE INFO? These are the programs I have found thus far: CSU EAST BAY... |
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Cynthia822 Updated 1 month ago |
difference between certificate and diploma prog? - 3 RepliesI currently have an Associates from Kaplan in Criminal Justice. I have prior law firm administrative exp about 2 yrs worth. I am looking into a... |
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dh in Northern CA, California Updated 2 months ago |
Is being a Paralegal a good choice? - 31 RepliesI am a student in the University of Miami, trying to finish up and get accepted into a law school (though I am just a 21 year old junior right now)... |
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Jane Do Girl in Pensacola, Florida Updated 2 months ago |
Any suggestions for on an online school for paralegal studies? Kesier University maybe? - 4 RepliesI am looking to get my Associates in Paralegal studies and want an online school that has a bricks and mortor school in Florida also. I am not in a... |
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Displaced Legal Professional in Denver, Colorado Updated 2 months ago |
Case Assistant to Receptionist.. - 31 RepliesI just started working at a litigation firm in October as a Case Assistant. Last Friday I was informed that the Receptionist & I are changing... |
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Displaced Legal Professional in Denver, Colorado Updated 2 months ago |
Being a Teacher vs. a Paralegal - 35 RepliesHi! I just moved to CT and I'm torn between choosing two career paths: teacher vs. paralegal. I have a BA in English Literature. I want to... |
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Lay off Move on in Chicago, Illinois Updated 2 months ago |
Discouraged in Fairfield - 7 RepliesI've been laid off from my paralegal position approximately two months. I can honestly say that I LOVED MY JOB. During that time I've updated and... |
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Displaced Legal Professional in Denver, Colorado Updated 2 months ago |
Time to change... or not?!? Paralegal?!? - 13 RepliesI am 35 years old (not young to be changing career and very worried), but I have a bachelor's degree in businees administration major in marketing... |
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Displaced Legal Professional in Denver, Colorado Updated 2 months ago |
What are some things that paralegals do in the are of probate law? - 3 RepliesWhat kinds of responsibilities to paralegals working in the field of probate law have??? |
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Displaced Legal Professional in Denver, Colorado Updated 2 months ago |
Summary - 8 RepliesHi. I am a 41 year old male who has worked in the travel industry since 1990. My first job at the age of 19 was at a large law firm working as a... |
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loyalramfan in Los Angeles, California Updated 2 months ago |
The real truth about the Paralegal Profession - 52 RepliesOver the last few months, I have been looking into returning back to the Paralegal profession. Previously, I worked in several law firms as a... |
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Displaced Legal Professional in Denver, Colorado Updated 3 months ago |
Paralegal Grad Having Trouble Finding Work - 15 RepliesHi everyone, I am only a few weeks away from earning my BS in paralegal studies from Kaplan Univeristy. I'm in New York City, and I am having a... |
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kmm in Wilmington, Delaware Updated 3 months ago |
Choosing between ABA-approved and non-ABA approved certification program... - 460 RepliesI am graduating next month and will then have a BA in Sociology. I am currently looking into two different certification programs (in Seattle, WA)... |
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kmm in Wilmington, Delaware Updated 4 months ago |
What are 10 questions that an interviewer might ask for a paralegal position? - 13 RepliesI have to do this retarded assignment where I come up with 10 questiont that a potential employer might ask of a prospecitve paralegal during an... |
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kmm in Wilmington, Delaware Updated 4 months ago |
Some Good News!! - 7 RepliesVisitors to the Indeed paralegal forums take heart; it's not all gloom and doom as most here would have you believe. The Paralegal profession still... |
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kmm in Wilmington, Delaware Updated 4 months ago |
Trashing the Profession - 230 RepliesThis is supposed to be a Paralegal Jobs Forum, but more and more it sounds like a place to trash the profession, or complain about previous... |
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kmm in Wilmington, Delaware Updated 4 months ago |
Paralegal questions - 38 RepliesI am in school right now for my Associates Degree to in Paralegal Studies. I would like to go back to school (after I graduate) to get my bachelors... |
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Displaced Legal Professional in Denver, Colorado Updated 5 months ago |
Looking into persuing paralegal degree.. lots of questions - 249 RepliesOk, so im looking to start in A community college for a degree in Paralegal studies and i have a few questions. Is it worth it and does to pay off to... |
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Displaced Legal Professional in Denver, Colorado Updated 5 months ago |
paralegal for non native English speaker - 3 RepliesHi, I am thinking of taking a paralegal course in order to get a certification. I want to work as a paralegal. I am Japanese, have a bachelor degree... |
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Displaced Legal Professional in Denver, Colorado Updated 5 months ago |
not another newbie - 9 RepliesHey all. Gotta change careers and considering this (see my bio). I already know what paralegals do, I just need some info on salaries, typical work... |
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kmm in Wilmington, Delaware Updated 5 months ago |
Advice for a paralegal student? - 447 RepliesI only received one response to this, so I am posting again in hope of more feedback: I would greatly appreciate as much thoughtful feedback as I... |
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Jane Do Girl in Milton, Florida Updated 5 months ago |
Paralegals Outrank Lawyers on Best Jobs List - ABA Journal Article - 2 Replieshttp://www.abajournal.com/news/paralegals_outrank_lawyers_on_best_jobs_list/ See, it's not as bad as some would have you believe. |
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dh in Northern CA, California Updated 5 months ago |
Show me the money... - 6 RepliesWhat are typical paralegal salaries? Do some companies pay a lot more for this position than others? What does a top earner make in this... |
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Paralegal in Dallas, Texas Updated 5 months ago |
Paralegal Job Description? - 20 RepliesI'm 28 and looking to start working full time in about 2 years (I'm currently a stay at home mom with two young children). I am not sure what I want... |
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Mary inTampa in Tampa, Florida Updated 5 months ago |
Is paralegal a woman's job? - 2 RepliesAlright so it appears to me that the paralegal field is dominated by women. How do man fare in this career by comparison? Are they treated like... |
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Displaced Legal Professional in Denver, Colorado Updated 6 months ago |
I want to learn LAW. - 4 RepliesI'm currently a Finance major at Florida International University. I will have completed my bachelors within a year. I recently came to a... |
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