Any advice??? Is there a profession  between being a paralegal and a social worker?
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Being a paralegal for legal aid (which helps poor people)\nBeing a person who helps people who are poor & need help with legal claims (like applying for ssi or disability) \nPoor people need lots of legal help.  So yes, i think there are a lot of opportunities there.
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If you want to be a Social Worker, you should major in Social Work.  If your university doesn't offer that, Psychology would be a close second.  Maybe make sociology your minor.
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HUH? \n\nIF a prostitute quit waking the streets, went to school for paralegal, and got hired somewhere as a paralegal....\n\nWhat difference does it make what she did before school? I'd applaud her for putting the effort in to get off the streets, before I'd question the legality of whatever you are talking about....
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There is no necessary degree to be a paralegal because most states have no licensing or any other requirement for any person to be called a paralegal.\n\nThere is an acceditted associates degree in paralegal studies.  That's a two-year post-high school degree.  But don't look for that degree to help you get a job.\n\nMost if not all paralegals were hired as secretaries or clerks and trained by their law firms over the course of years.  Being somewhere that will train you and being capable of being trained is the most important thing.  At least a high school diploma is also important.
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You can work as an Immigration attorney or paralegal or legal assistant. A number of cultural societies probably would love you to volunteer, which would give you some experience. Also, learning a language that is spoken in your area will not hurt. Positions in international student centers too...
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I feel u can go for Masters in Social Work (MSW).. U can go for sociology also. Get some experience with NGOs or agencies working with this area..
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You will have to get at least a Bachelors Degree in social work before you can do it.  in the mean time, take social science classes in school, sociology, psychology, etc. you can also do volunteer work which will look really good on you in the long run.  things like mentoring children, crisis hotlines, disaster relief, shelters, etc.  That's my major as well and I wished I had done more volunteer work in the past.  Good luck!!!!
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you know what you want,you want to become a social worker then aim for the stars and do what you want to do for yourself and your family in the future its not all about money it is what your yourself will be waking up in the morning and love your job you are doing. IMANGE IF YOU GO TO A COLLAGE AND SPEND TIME AND MONEY AND FIND OUT YOUR NOT HAPPY WITH WHAT you are doing,what a waste at least you found out now instead of taking the plunge\nthank you
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In my experience, a BA in Social Science isn't useful on it's own, except for a school teacher.  You would need a Master's degree in something more specific (Clinical Psychology, Counseling, Social Work) to really get anywhere.\n\nI recommend doing a career counseling program.  A good one involves psychological tests, lots of reading and studying about potential careers, and answering hard questions about yourself.  That will help with future plans.
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My future career is to be a social worker at a school and help children with disablites and their families to face the daily stuggles. I have not begun my classes for school social work in the masters program but I will be applying in the fall and currently i am an assessment coordiantor for a subcontactor for the state of michgian that helps people find employment if they have special needs. I enjoy it everyday becasue i teach teens and older adults how to be professional. It is alot of hardwork but in the end it is worth it. for these clients to find a job. Its great!!
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As a paralegal, I can do anything your attorney can do except represent you in court.  I cannot accept a case, set a fee, or give legal advice.  I must know a wide variety of legal concepts, be organized, have an understanding of state and local rules, be diplomatic and trustworthy.  I also have a Bachelor of Science degree with a paralegal major...not necessary but it gives a great edge when competing for a job.
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The closest I believe you will come is a general employment search agency like monster.com\n\nIf you were disbarred for willfully disregarding the interests of a client, committing fraud, or impeding an investigation then the crack about becoming a paralegal aid may not be far off the mark.  With your impressive level of experience you may want to check in on consulting positions that don’t require a license.  \n\nGood Luck,\nArmus
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Get a bachelors degree in social work.
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Two options, look for departmental scholarships. I paid for two degrees in social work that way. \n\nSecond, fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid and decline loans. It'll tell you what grants you can have. \n\nGood luck, sweetie!
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Ask! But really, cps really is in need of some skilled social workers who not only are qualified through school to do their job, but can go into this type of field with an open and unbiased opinion and one who really care about the kids, if you still think you are the person for the job, call up Cps and ask them the same  question you asked here, but for the most part, they may require you to finish school first before they employ you at their agency. Good Luck!
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Hopefully some schooling. I have my masters in social work. \nA good social worker is someone who is flexible, determined, good listener, problem solver and someone who likes to better peoples situations. \nSocial workers get paid "dump" and are not respected in their communities. \nSocial Work is a hard and rewarding job.  \n\nThe everyday job depends on what type of social work you practice. I am currently a child protection service worker(formally a foster care worker).  \nMy day entails putting out fires in people lives and making sure that children are safe. On occasions I have to place children into foster care. I really like my job. Never a dull moment!
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one of the better questions asked on this thing. you should get bonus points...\n\n...i work in the nonprofit sector providing organizational management and programmatic consulting to start up and existing nonprofit organizations. i have been working in the nonprofit sector for over 10 years now and i have been in it that long because i enjoy working in it. its a personally rewarding job that i am happy to go home with knowing that i did something good for my community.\n\ni stumbled on this profession by pure accident. when i graduated from college i thought i wanted to be an attorney. but not knowing exacting what attorneys did, i took on a job at a large law firm as a file clerk. i did well in my position working my way up to paralegal and i had the credentials to go to law school but i found out i didnt want to do that for the rest of my life. so i explored other options. i went to a reception at a local university's public policy school and met someone who thought i would be an ideal candidate for a job at the nonprofit organization he worked at. and the rest is history.\n\ni never went back to school for my work but often think an MBA would be helpful. but my experience has been my classroom and in every position i held, i had a steep learning curve and learned how to further develop my personal skills. and its this learning curve that keeps me happy working.\n\nthe key is to always ask yourself if you are happy and passionate with your profession...if you are not then i would question why you are doing it.