How do I become a paralegal?

Answer 1

Hey,

Checkout Wikipedia for that! Its an excellent source for all the answers!

Go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page and type in ur question and .... voila theres ur answer!

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Answer 2

Paralegals assist attorneys by conducting research, writing reports and doing other preparatory work related to closings, hearings and trials. Education and certification are highly valued in this career.

Instructions
STEP 1: Ask your high school guidance counselor for recommendations of institutions offering paralegal certificates and degrees.

STEP 2: Obtain the school catalogs and check whether the paralegal programs are approved by the American Bar Association (ABA); some are not. If most of the lawyers in your area prefer ABA-approved college programs, don't even consider other offerings.

STEP 3: Decide whether to complete a paralegal certificate program for high school graduates, or a two-year or four-year college paralegal program. Be aware that many paralegals today are receiving at least a bachelor's degree, especially if they want to work for larger organizations.

STEP 4: Visit several schools you are considering. Be certain that they're known for being able to arrange a variety of internships for their students.

STEP 5: Choose an area of legal specialty if you would like to work for a large law firm or the government. Possibilities include corporate law, criminal law, patent and copyright law, and real estate law.

STEP 6: Become proficient in online computer research and legal software programs. A good portion of your work will be done in front of a computer screen.

STEP 7: Plan to eventually become certified by the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) through a Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) designation. This will put you on a faster career track. Visit the NALA Web site (nala.org) for certification information.

Note: Don't confuse this with a certificate program offered in a school.

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