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What can i do with an associates or bachelors degree in paralegal studies? What are the primary responsibilitiess of such a position? Is there room for advancement? What is a REALLY quality online program to earn such degrees?

And please, no profane nor obscene comments. Let’s keep it Holy. Thank you in advance for your professional, poignant and articulate responses. : )

As a previous poster said, do not attend an online paralegal program. The only programs worth your time and money are those approved by the American Bar Association (ABA). I did a 2 year associates degree program and found it very, very rewarding.

Paralegal job duties vary depending on the size of the firm and the type of law. In small law firms paralegals tend to also bear the duties of a legal secretary, office manager, and sometimes cleaning crew. I once worked for a sole practitioner and had to do everything from cleaning her office, making coffee and answering phones to writing legal briefs and researching case law.

In a mid size firm, where there is a legal secretary, the paralegals just work their cases and assist their attorneys. This can include duties such as scheduling appointments/consultations, maintaining attorney calendars, correspondence with clients, performing legal research, drafting pleadings, court filings, case tracking, and much more.

However, a paralegal education, even an associates degree, does not qualify nor prepare one to work as a paralegal. Like a previous poster said, many have to start entry level as a clerk or secretary and work their way up. With 2 years law office experience and a 2 year paralegal degree you should be ready to work as a paralegal.

If you have any more questions e-mail me.

I have been told by so many people that it is going to be hard for me to get into the field because attorneys are looking for ones who have at least two to five years of experience. I got my degree online and did not go through intership. So somebody please tell me how can I go to work in this field. I got two kids I got to take care of
I live in mississippi and it is hard to find a job. I have been told by several people that my resume is good but I am still wondering why I can’t get a job

Well, I am a paralegal and I didn’t even get a degree in that field! So I promise, there are people out there who will hire you! Look for a small office, like if they’re looking for a secretary, because that’s how my job was advertised, and I am a paralegal. If all else fails, lie on the resume. That works, I’ve done that too! (shh, don’t tell!) Good luck!

Do you know what a paralegal is? If not, don’t feel bad. In this video, people on the street are asked about paralegal studies. A lot of confused looks ensue. The truth is that paralegals have solid careers isting attorneys in law firms. The paralegal degree program (http://www.msbcollege.edu/degree-programs/legal-science/ ) at Globe University / Minnesota School of Business offers a Bachelor of Science or an ociate in Applied Science degree in Paralegal Studies online or at several Minnesota, Wisconsin, and South Dakota locations, including Blaine, MN; Brooklyn Center, MN; Eau Claire, WI; Minneapolis, MN; Moorhead, MN; Plymouth, MN; Richfield, MN; Rochester, MN; Shakopee, MN; Sioux Falls, SD; St. Cloud, MN; and Woodbury, MN.

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When selecting which online paralegal program you want to take, it is important to choose the best one. You want to pick an accredited program, which has a solid reputation and teaches its students the

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The information covered in the online degree in paralegal programs are much the same as their traditional campus counterparts. In this article I will discuss how paralegal online courses work in detail.

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Paralegal Studies institutions approved by ABA (American Bar ociation) all have the following characteristics.
Curriculum for Paralegals are usually ABA curriculum tailored towards providing you , a

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An online paralegal degree may offer the possibility of improving your chances in the legal profession at a number of levels, starting with getting you in the door as a legal istant. Legal istants or

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