View Full Version : Are you going to school to be a paralegal?


babieboo
09-06-2005, 09:43 PM
I just wanted to see how many of us are in school for paralegal studies becuz I i finally decided to change my major for the 3rd time :D to paralegal studies. So far I am really enjoying my classes and I believe this is it and where I am supposed to be. To be honest I am so excited to work in this field and I really cant wait to graduate so i can start working. For those of you who have graduated and started working, what do you like most about the job and what do you least like? :rolleyes:

marcsbaby
09-08-2005, 10:00 AM
Yup Yup....that's me! I am getting my Paralegal degree right now....I am currently working as a Paralegal, and LOVE it! :) I knew from the first day I started my job, that this was where I was supposed to be in life....I love the legal field and love the attorneys I work for....
It's a very rapidly growing profession! The occupational outlook is great! Also, new legislation passed and the American Bar Association regulates Paralegals now, so to be accepted to the ABA is a big deal! Paralegals are finally getting the recognition they deserve~
I plan on taking my CLA exam one day soon (ugh....2 whole days of testing!) There is also going to be a test through the different State Bar Associations too, so it's getting pretty big!
It's one of those jobs, either you love it or you hate it..there isn't much in between~

What I like most about my job is helping people....anytime someone comes in to see a lawyer, something big is taking place in their life, so I enjoy being there for them...I enjoy going to court (sometimes) just for the experience.....I enjoy all of the research part too.....
I don't like all the typing too much...there is a LOT of legal transcription in this office, and its "type this stack of subpoenas, type this letter, type this summons!!!" LOL but i can't say there is a whole lot I don't like....

~katie