Flunked out of law school, paralegal good route?

Only law school I could get accepted into was in Michigan.
Flunked out after 1 1/2yrs. Loved the material but couldn't test well I guess.
Going back home this Sept, at a crossroads in my life and I have to choose some sort of career. I still am interested in law and it kills me inside that I lost my chance to become an attorney.

I think that becoming a paralegal might make me feel somewhat satisfied. Any advice? I'm sure my background is not atypical but what are the chances of getting a legal assistant/paralegal job just with my law school exp and no certificate? I am already 50k in debt so I don't want to throw around 5-15k for no reason. However, I tried for 2 years after I did my undergrad to get any job, even in the mail room, but I was unsuccessful. Thanks in advance.

You saved yourself a bundle of money and headaches, because unless you graduate from a top tier law school, the likelihood of securing a job as a lawyer is next to nil. The legal profession is on its way out and will gradually be replaced by virtual legal services, advanced legal software and alternative dispute resolution, minimizing litigation. As we move towards a deregulation of legal services, many professions will take on an increased role in legal matters, such as accountants, business administrators, real estate agents, government workers, and so on.

I would advise against becoming a paralegal since it's a vocation that will phased out - alongside of lawyers - over the next ten years. With the software that's out now, people with advanced computer skills can perform much of the work that is now being rendered by paralegals.

You will never be happy as a paralegal and will be reminded of not succeeding in law school. Instead, choose a field where you will be respected and earn a good living. You won't find either in the paralegal vocation or as I prefer to call a "degreed Girl Friday."

Write down all of your attributes and what you feel passionate about, yhen connect it to a profession that you mirrors what you write down.

Good luck.

needlawinmylife in Auburn Hills, Michigan said: I'm sure my background is not atypical but what are the chances of getting a legal assistant/paralegal job just with my law school exp and no certificate?

Very few people list on their resume the schools and degree programs they have failed. I suggest you lose all references to law school, unless you thrive on embarassment.

Wow, ok then. Appreciate the honest response.

My other choice is getting an MBA, as I enjoy economics as well.
OR
Getting involved in body language identification. I really enjoyed former FBI agent Joe Navarro's book "What Every Body is Saying". I don't really know what field that would be considered, but I figure its related to psychology, but I already have a BA in Government.

Realize this is completely off topic.

needlawinmylife in Auburn Hills, Michigan said: Wow, ok then. Appreciate the honest response.

My other choice is getting an MBA, as I enjoy economics as well.
OR
Getting involved in body language identification. I really enjoyed former FBI agent Joe Navarro's book "What Every Body is Saying". I don't really know what field that would be considered, but I figure its related to psychology, but I already have a BA in Government.

Realize this is completely off topic.

A degree in criminal justice will open more doors for you than an MBA. Factor in that thousands of executives with MBAs out of work. By comparison, your BA in government would make you an ideal candidate for that sector, which extends to criminal justice.

I have been a legal assistant for twenty years. There is no such thing as flunking out of law school - only the concept of not meeting a certain criteria.

And YES, YOU ARE LUCKY!!!!! BG gave you some good advice.

Ironically, that's name of my undergrad; John Jay of Criminal Justice.

Never wanted to be in law enforcement though. However, deviant behavior and social control was my first major, but after I realized I wanted to go to law school I changed my major to government freshman year.

Should I get a masters in criminal justice then? It feels like I am going backwards in my life instead of forwards.

needlawinmylife in Auburn Hills, Michigan said:
Should I get a masters in criminal justice then? It feels like I am going backwards in my life instead of forwards.

Yes, go for the masters in CJ. Get used to going backwards, since we're going to see more of it with the way the economy is going.

What kind of jobs require a Masters of Criminal Justice?

If it my advise don't go back to school it's not worth it. The academic systems is obsolete. Work your way into getting a government job no matter how at the bottom you are. It's for a temporary basis until you can put your loan payments at bay and start saving. What ever you're saving start putting it to work. Meaning start your own little business. I don't care what anyone says either in the public or private, legal or medicine, working for people sucks. I run my own little business now. I to flunked out of law school TWICE! After that I work as a legal assistant for the sh*tyist personalities in Ft. Luaderdale and let me tell you I might not be making 6 figures now but I never been happier.

If the mythical academic so called elitist bug is still bothering you to get some kind of graduate/professional degree I suggest go cheap or online and go where they can transfer your credits. I've some across CJ masters programs that accept criminal procedure, criminal law, and other law school credits as transferable core credits. That if you passed those classes. Thus making your law school education not a loss rather than an extension of you're current and soon to be completed eduction.

I work as a paralegal and I have my BS in Legal studies, and I obtained my Masters in CJ last year. I just wish I knew the trick to getting a new position. I have been mainly applying for government positions...so far nothing and I have been sending out resumes like crazy for the last 8mths. I will tell you it has been disheartening, because I have invested a lot of time in my education and I am still in the same place. I know the economy is bad, but I wish there was some way out to better things.

ThereIsAlwayHope in Hollywood, Florida said: If it my advise don't go back to school it's not worth it. The academic systems is obsolete. Work your way into getting a government job no matter how at the bottom you are. It's for a temporary basis until you can put your loan payments at bay and start saving. What ever you're saving start putting it to work. Meaning start your own little business. I don't care what anyone says either in the public or private, legal or medicine, working for people sucks. I run my own little business now. I to flunked out of law school TWICE! After that I work as a legal assistant for the sh*tyist personalities in Ft. Luaderdale and let me tell you I might not be making 6 figures now but I never been happier.

If the mythical academic so called elitist bug is still bothering you to get some kind of graduate/professional degree I suggest go cheap or online and go where they can transfer your credits. I've some across CJ masters programs that accept criminal procedure, criminal law, and other law school credits as transferable core credits. That if you passed those classes. Thus making your law school education not a loss rather than an extension of you're current and soon to be completed eduction.

May I ask what type of business you started?

Searching in San Diego, California said: May I ask what type of business you started?

Yes, I would also like to know.