What Is A Paralegal?
It used to be that a paralegal was simply a lawyer's assistant or secretary, with no schooling in law or responsibilities. The paralegal profession has evolved over time, and the perception that they were merely a lawyer's assistant finally prompted the ABA (the American Bar Association, an organization in which all lawyers have to be certified from to practice law in the United States) to change their definition of "paralegal" to illuminate the reality of the growing career (in terms of popularity and power).
Read MoreLaw School or Paralegal School?
You know you want to study and work in law. Many think that lawyers get the money, the fame, so it's not much of a decision. Wrong. There are a lot of variables to consider when looking at a career in law, and many find the path of the paralegal the better, more financially sound, and ultimately, the option that makes you happy, and that's what it's all about. Let's go over the pros/cons to help you decide.
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