When you start on the path to becoming a paralegal, you’ll likely hear the term “UPL” (unauthorized practice of law) in your Intro to Paralegal Studies class. You’ll also hear about it in your paralegal ethics course, law office management course, and practically every single legal course that you take. Yes, it really is that […]
When I taught and directed a Paralegal Studies program a few years back, there was some talk from Administration of possibly pursuing ABA approval of the program. I was tasked with finding out about the guidelines and providing Administration with information they could use to begin the process. Thankfully, I knew where to look online […]
Becoming a paralegal opens up many doors. While your ultimate goal may be to work in a law firm, corporate legal division, or working in a government agency, there is one thing that all paralegals working in the field know to be true. The skills acquired as a paralegal can be transferred over to successfully […]
When it comes to career choices, it’s no secret that sometimes people start down a career path that won’t ever work for them. While it’s true that life goals can change, and learning what kind of career you don’t want through first-hand experience can be formative, these can be very expensive lessons. With student loan […]
As a paralegal, you’ll play an important role in our legal system in a variety of specialized fields such as real estate, litigation, and corporate law offices. When you spend the money to earn a degree, you want to know that those jobs are waiting for you when you graduate. Paralegal graduates can earn a […]
Paralegals fulfill many roles in the legal system. Many people might be surprised at how much you do as a paralegal. Without paralegals, our legal system wouldn’t work as well as it does. The good news is that technology has provided a way for paralegals to get the assistance they need. Whether you looking to […]
Regardless of which paralegal degree program you choose, you can expect plenty of reading ahead of you. While some books are required reading for many courses, other books are just good reading (including one fiction book). The reference and text books were gathered from current paralegal course syllabi from across the nation. Other books were […]
Robin Bull holds a BS in Paralegal Studies and is the former Program Director of Paralegal Studies for Vatterott College in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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Q: How long does it take to become a paralegal?
A: Most positions require at least an associates degree, which takes 2 years to complete.
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