what schooling do you need to become a paralegal?
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There is no licensing requirement, and many learn the skills while on the job. If you're new to the field, look into some courses at a local community college.
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Law School..its take 4 years i'm in classes for it now..Good luck!!
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In Ca. you need an AA Degree with 36 units of law credits then you can go to law school, which only a few are accepting just an AA.  Most times, a BA degree is needed first which is four years at college, then on to law school.  Law school is four years and intense.  The hardest part I think is passing the STate Bar Exam after you're all done and many fail it their first few times.\nYou need to find the laws in your own state.  Get on the web and look for your states bar assiciation and call them, they can give you the criteria or it may be on their web site.  Another way is to simply call an Attorneys office tell them you are interested in becoming an attorney and would like to know what the states law is on education for it...................good luck.............
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You could try contacting two of the major paralegal associations: the National Federation of Paralegal Association http://www.paralegals.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=22\nor the National Legal Assistant Association http://www.nala.org/#.  \n\nHope that helps.
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First you must get a bachelor's degree or the equivilant.  Many aspiring lawyers major in Pre-Law, although you could major in almost anything you like.  A pre-law major may make it easier to get into law school however, which is step number two.\n\nAfter getting your four-year degree, you must then be accepted into an accredited law school (and pass of course).  Most law programs are about one to two years of full time study (depending on the work load you take on).\n\nAfter graduating from law school, you must then pass the dreaded bar exam.  You should expect to study for at least a few months before taking it, and very few people pass the entire exam on the first attempt.\n\nAfter that you are a lawyer!  Now you can look desperately for work that you don't despise and endure the hatred of almost everyone in the world!  Good luck.  :-)
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Same things as a normal secretary, except you have to be familiar with legal documents.  you might be required to perform some paralegal duties as well.
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you need to complete school and write an entrance exam for admission to law school and then four years of study in the law college make you a lawyer.
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You can "read for the bar".\n\nIf by "becoming a lawyer" you mean, "licensed to practice law in a U.S. State", then you should know that some states (California, maybe CO, VA too) do not require you to attend law school, although they do require you to pass the Bar Exam--the same exam given to students who have graduated law school.\n\nYou can just read up on the law on your own, and when you think you're ready, just take the exam.  If you pass--you can practice law in that state just like anybody who went to law school.\n\nThe buzzword here is "read for the bar" if you want to search for more.
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A two year college, such as a community college or Junior college will provide you with an Associates degree.\n\nA four year college or university provides you with a Bachelors degree.\n\nAfter you earn your Bachelors degree, you can then work on your Master's degree. \n\nYou can then go from your Master's degree to your Post Grad or Doctorates. (PHD or Juris <spelling??> Doctorates for Law.)\n\nHope it helps.  Happy school hunting!!
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4 years full time college for your undergraduate degree\n3 years (days) or 4 years (nights) law school\n\nTotal 7 to 8 years\n\nLaw school does not teach you how to be a lawyer, only what you need to know about the history of the law and present developments so that you can pass the state bar exam.  \n\nYou may be able to select a few elective courses during your law school career that may be of particular interest to you, but you will not be taught a specialty.  That you can only learn on the job.  There are small, medium and large law firms, sole practitioners, in-house corporate attorneys of every type and kind, and government attorneys...the possibilities are endless.  GOOD LUCK!
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If you've been laid off or qualify for unemployment, you may qualify for "job retraining" at a local community college or public voc-tech school, and these may offer paralegal training.\n\nThe best paralegal training you can get is on the job. See if there's a firm in your area who needs an extra hand, and let them know you want a career in the paralegal field - it may be worth their investment to get you started.
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i'm going to school right now for paralegal. you will be involved in cases, know the law, and be the attorney's right hand person. make sure you get an associates' degree rather than a certificate.....more job options for you. this career will give you plenty of opportunity for growth. good luck!!!
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In general (unless they've met certain foreign admission requirements) they are required to attend an ABA accredited law school (except in CA which accepts state licensed non-accredited schools).   I believe all ABA accredited law schools require an undergraduate or equivalent degree.   Almost all ABA accredited law schools are afiliated with universities.
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I would check with the school you trained at.  even if it is not from the same area, they should know NYC law firms to refer you to. \n\nalso, ask the law firms if you can talk to a couple paralegals to get their opinion.\n\ngood luck.
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No. Usually the minimum education requirement is a high school diploma. However, officers who advance in ranks, or provide more advanced skills and services, have some college or university diploma or degree in addition to their police academy training.
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To become a judge you have to graduate from college, then go to law school. Once you graduate from law school you have to take and pass the Bar association exam to become a practicing lawyer. Some judges are appointed (i.e Federal judges) and some are elected. But nonetheless you have to be a lawyer first.
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You sound like you are very marketable.  I got into law school with a BA in Communications.  Law school admissions is not completely focused on the degree you have, but a mix of your GPA, LSAT score, personal statement, work experience, and letters of recommendation.  As far as jobs are concerned, I don't have a paralegal degree, but started working as a real estate paralegal in 2004.\n\nFinding a job is always about chance.  No matter what your degree is in you just have to present yourself well and demonstrate your marketable skills.  Attention to detail is always important in all you do, especially when writing your resume and cover letter.  A first impression is a lasting impression.