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Paralegal HELP!!! Serious help needed?

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Kee LKee L


I wanted to know, what kinds of degree paralegal studiers need to get as licence?

Which University do you think would be the best to graduate from?

Kellan
Kellan

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Prorkycake
Prorkycake

There is no such thing as a "paralegal license". I would also suggest staying away from "certificate" programs unless you already have a college degree in addition to that certificate. Most 1 year and all online programs are a scam and are not worth the paper they are printed on.

You do not need to graduate from a university. Most paralegal programs are associate degree programs at community/junior colleges. Anything less than an associate's degree will not get your foot in the door. As far as I know, there are only a handful of universities that actually offer a paralegal bachelor's degree. Most paralegals in the field major in something that relates to the area of law they practice in. Obviously, the higher your education, the higher you can go.

It isn't about where you graduated from. It is about how well you did in your classes and if you actually learned something. In my first interview, they tore apart my resume and asked what I learned in my classes, so make sure you attend somewhere reputable and that you retain all you learned. An ABA approved program is the best route.


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