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How to become a paralegal by swilkins2

"I started in a law office through a work program and got back into law after college"

How I did it: In high school a program assigned me to work in a law office. I got bored and went to college (poli. sci. major). After graduation I worked in a family law firm and did that up until quitting a week ago. 

Lessons & tips: Its all important to pay attention to all the rules. What seems unimportant to you can make or break a case


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Dec 21, 2008, 06:50PM PST | 0 comments | 1 cheer



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    Knowing gives direction 10 months ago

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    Finals Week 11 months ago

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    Untitled 12 months ago

    I’m so glad I gave up on this. After two grueling semesters in school (I wanted to end it after the first semester, but tried to give myself the benefit of a doubt and also stick with what I’d started) I decided to go back to be a Veterinary Assistant instead. I’m still in school for that, but I’m loving it! Just going to school to be a paralegal made me feel that I was doing to die a very early death…I’m truly no good at research! lol

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    Chocthun

    still in school 12 months ago

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    Chocthun

    goodness... 12 months ago

    This shit is HARD. Week two of class. Wondering what the heck I’m doing! Its crazy…and I dig it…

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    Chocthun

    In like flynn... 13 months ago

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    Oct 11, 2008, 08:58AM PDT | 0 comments


    Chocthun

    Ready to go... 14 months ago

    Well, I’ve been accepted into the program. Its funded and everything. Just waiting for an orientation date. School starts Oct 15..woo yoo!

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    Chocthun

    Interview tomorrow... 16 months ago

    I’ll interview at Kaplan tomorrow. This school is only 1 of 4 in Colorado that is ABA certified. It is also a very intense 6 month program. Yikes! In school 4 nights a week. When does homework get done? AACK!

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    I'm going to re-open this goal because I still... 20 months ago

    ...think about it often, and might still be considering this career route.

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