Paralegal Certificate Program

Comment from ipguy
Time May 3, 2010 at 5:09 pm

I am not sure I fully understand what you are trying to ask, but here goes. The only reasons you would want a paralegal degree would be either for personal development or to get a paralegal position. Some law firms will only hire paralegals from ABA-approved schools. The more educated you are, the more money you make. Making more money is the benefit that most paralegal students seek.

In theory, an ABA-approved school provides a better education than a non-approved school because the approved school has to meet prescribed standards that have proven over the years to foster the development of skills that are beneficial to the law firms who ultimately hire the students. There are plenty of positions available for good paralegals.

Granted, this is the Internet, but if you pursue a paralegal degree, you need to pay particular attention to your grammar and spelling.

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Time May 3, 2010 at 5:48 pm

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Comment from VicSEO
Time May 3, 2010 at 6:31 pm

The opportunities for a paralegal really depends on the specialty. The most in demand paralegals are those in the litigation field; followed by corporate paralegals who are responsible for maintaining corporate records, articles of incorporation, etc. While the “least” markeable [but the "highest" paid] paralegals are in the field of intellectual property [i.e., patents, trademarks] and immigration law. In conclusion, choose your paralegal courses accordingly, with emphasis on litigation preparation [discovery], docketing/calendaring of incoming pleadings [calendaring] and trial preparation [creating Exhibit tabs, Bajii jury instructions, etc.]. The “pro” side of a litigation paralegal is often “unlimited” overtime which can amount to a high salary range of $65,000 to $75,000 per year, while the “downside,” being constantly pressured to meet a monthly client billable quota. And failing to meet that quota, often results in the paralegal’s overnight dismissal. It’s not a pretty picture. I just want to lay out what really happens in the real world of litigators and their relationship with subordinate paralegals.

Good luck!