And getting a degree or certification isn't a pre-req. We regularly hire legal secretaries without education or experience, and then provide all the training necessary. Follow your dreams!
@@juliehernandez80 Most cities in Texas have a Legal Professionals Association for Legal Assistants/Paralegals. Austin Legal Professional Ass'n can help you with jobs, CLE, and certification. Actually, my paralegal is the President of TALP and would be happy to get you plugged in. If you'll call my office (I'm in Lubbock) ask for Emily, and tell the front desk you have a Legal Professional Association question, which should get you patched right through.
This raised my hopes more than you know. I'm going to give it my all. If I have to take a class again I won't feel any kind of way. It just means I have an extra opportunity to to make sure I get it right. 😇
Baby paralegal here! I literally just graduated with my Bachelor's in Legal Studies and a Paralegal Certificate a few weeks ago, and I started my first paralegal job the day after. I work in criminal defense with post convictions and I'm so glad to find someone I can relate to! Subscribed!
Do you think getting the bachelor in legal studies was a must? Or do you think you could've got a degree in something else and still have made it with the certification?
@@thenumberonedragon1862 Because I eventually want to be an attorney, I think the Legal Studies degree was a smart move, but for someone who is looking for a career as a paralegal (which I'm considering as well), I think the certificate is fine. However, having the Bachelor's degree as well as the certificate from an ABA approved program has given me more negotiating power in the industry.
@@dxteijames3704 So far for me, yes! It's hard work though, especially being at a small firm where I'm also the office manager/receptionist, etc. I did choose a field that is dear to my heart so to speak, and so it's rewarding in more ways than one.
I love law. It’s one of my biggest passions but i truly don’t have the money for law school so I was trying to avoid law school at all costs. And paralegal sounds like a perfect career.
I’m about to graduate with my criminal justice degree too and was looking at this career option. Have you gotten into paralegal work? If so, are you enjoying it?
I just graduated in December from LSU with a fashion merchandising degree and I've completely changed my career path. I'm staring in August to get my paralegal certificate and I am so excited.
@@BaddieLo95 I wasn't set up for success. I got promoted, but my hours were cut. I was working 5 cases with only 20 hours per week. The office manager was constantly gossiping about our coworkers, so I told the attorney and I guess he brought it up to the office manager and that's when things really went downhill for me. When I tried to put in a two week notice, the office manager said that they needed me, but I came back from a one week vacation sick and I was put on call. Overall, it was a very negative experience, but it pushed me to start my own business. Our main focus in the office was worker's comp with some trust sprinkled in.
Thinking about switching careers, my boo suggested this career because i take a lot of interest in law, history and, like you, black rights today. Thank you for the informative video
Wow! Everything about your story is pretty much lines up with me. The difference is my passion is the disability community (the forgotten minority). As a person with a disability myself, I am an advocate for PWD and want to eventually be a civil rights lawyer too. Now I want to go the corporate route for the exact same reasons. Also I’m only a junior in undergrad and plan to work as a paralegal for at least 2-3 years. 🤟🤟🤟 thanks for sharing
I am currently going to school for Paralegal studies. I've made the deans list three times and in this field failure is not an option for me. I want to pursue criminal cases, and looking to start a summer internship because I am soooo scared to jump into the law firm. I want to become an attorney as well, and hopefully go further to be a supreme Court Justice (big dreams). I'm glad I stumbled across this video, because now I can breath a sigh of relief about finding a job in the law firm. Once I graduate in April 2025 I don't have any intention on stopping at being a paralegal. As soon as I am able I will be re enrolling in school until I get to law school and take my bar. Thank you so much. I'm 27 so I started kind of late, but when I tell you I'm pushing myself like crazy, it's amazing how far I have come. Thanks again for the video I really needed this ❤
I’m almost done with obtaining my Certificate in Paralegal Studies. I already have a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Forensics/CyberSecurity. I’m really excited to begin looking for jobs and working as a Paralegal. I really enjoyed watching your video. New Subbie 🥰
I'm in school for paralegal studies at the moment and seeing this video was kinda encouraging to be honest. Also, you seem like a sweet and fun person and I enjoyed your personality in the video too. Thanks for sharing!
@@kyliesloan6804 City Colleges of Chicago! It's an associate's degree in paralegal studies. I already have a bachelor's in foreign languages so my goal is to combine the two and get into the immigration law field!
I'm so happy I came across your video! I graduated last Spring with my B.S. in Family & Consumer Sciences (Fashion Merchandising) and I'm currently looking for something with job security. Something I won't mind doing to keep the bills paid. I've always had a small interest in law so being a Paralegal is becoming more and more interesting. I'm currently looking for a entry-level position so hopefully my customer service background and degree will help me find a job now or post-covid. A lot of the duties sound like work from my previous jobs but more interesting with law. Hopefully everything works out for me. Congrats on finding a great field of work!
Thank you! I was really lost in what to do after graduating!!! I shared a lot of the same sentiments of being exhausted with school and wanting to help others and my community (im Mexican)! You helped me a lot!!! Imma gonna work to be a paralegal! THANK YOU!
you are so prettyyyyy omg. Hi, I just graduated with my degree in political science ! I just got a new job working as a paralegal/legal assistant for a private firm working on litigation,fraud,and privacy cases ! I am taking a little time off to save and study for the LSAT, then I will be applying to law school!
I’m in school right now and i will be graduating this fall. Thank you for this video I was kind of stressed and this made me feel better! Especially the part with not taking work home! Your beautiful girl!
I am 25, single, 3 children... I am starting my Paralegal degree on Wednesday.. I am hoping to acquire my bachelors for Paralegal and then go forward to law school. I am terrified but excited. Thank you for this video an dedicating your energy to help inform!
I really enjoyed watching this! I have been considering switching to the legal field from the medical field and found your experience to be very insightful and helpful. Thank you for this! ☺️
I'm 16 and I'm graduating from a paralegal program next year, I'm worried about job hunting because I have no experience, this video gave me some renforcement. Thanks!
Omg sis ! lol I tooo solidified my decision to become a paralegal because of Rachel Zane! I’ve been to college twice and dropped out each time. I love to learn but I need something that will stimulate my mind and the law just seems perfect. It’s so much to do and learn seems never ending. I appreciate this video because I now will focus on what kind of law I want to do. I never seen myself being an activist but I love to speak so I guess I just have to figure it out.
I'm an EA and got a job offer within the firm to switch to paralegal. I have worked with the firm's layer for 2 years and i really like it but i'm a little anxious because it's a big responsability. This video has been really helpful :)
I am considering becoming a paralegal and loved this video. When you said Black Lives Matter and your ethnicity made you more interested, I completely agree. Everything going on in America with police brutality and social justice makes me want to be a part of the change in this way even more than I did before!
Omg staaahhhp with the virtuous White Sympathizer bull shit haha. 🙄🙄🙄 stop watching/listening to MSM and get the TRUTH and real picture of what’s going on!!! Law 101-do YOUR OWN RESEARCH! BLM literally stands for everything but blacks lives! Jesus help these ladies🙏🏼 lightening literally striking down the face of the George Floyd mural says it all! God is angry! The lies....the many sick lies!!! Racism is not an issue in America. And slavery existed since the beginning of time and EVERY race and ethnicity suffered from slavery. Lastly...let me note: the very people pushing these agendas and propaganda to create Marxist/communist mayhem here in America subscribe to the very political party who adopted the racisms and segregation’s of blacks and were angry as hell that republicans wanted to abolish it and the bills drafted and passed the democrats fought tooth and nail to halt to continue to gross violence against blacks way back then. Also, where is the inclusion for Hispanic Americans and Asian Americans and every other group? The BLM fraud has duped you badly! $19,000,000 + on blacks loosing their lives because of their “cause” and black families saw ZERO $$$ how is that a good thing? How is BLM contributing any real honest and good change to America and blacks ? I’d truly love to hear it because someone out there MUST have the answer.
@@lisawork7405 you lost my time, energy AND respect when you had the audacity to say racism isn’t a problem in America. Have fun in your non-existent fantasy world hun. Sit down and stfu.
Subscribed just from the intro! I was searching videos because I just got an offer to be a workers comp paralegal and I’m trying to weight it out. Thank you for this!
My story is long, but your video really helped me. I was in undergrad for premed But thankfully my school was liberal arts so I was able to to explore other files. Right after graduating I found my first job as a pharmacy tech thinking that’s what I wanted to do. But realized I didn’t like it and got me so depressed because I had to see people becoming addicted to their meds and realized something was really wrong with our society and how we medicate homelessness. So I changed my career and went back to school I found a a MA program in human rights. Now i am finding my way to enter this field taking a paralegal course online
I'm almost done with my program. Because of covid and working full time all of my classes were online or zoom. I'm very intimated by the paralegal job postings in my city. It appears from my classes and the postings the jobs expect you to know everything the first day. I'm hoping I get lucky and find an office that's willing to take their time with me.
Currently in the Navy crossrating to Legalman which is a Navy paralegal. They now offer us paralegal studies for the civilian side. I aspire to get into law after I get out.
Peace. I'm probably one of the few black men doing this, so I feel compelled to write. I am a Business Law major at Arizona State University and I'm taking a paralegal certificate program, both of which are online. In my market, Pittsburgh, it seems like they want you to have gone through a program. I've applied to several entry-level positions that offered training. I have had no luck getting a position. I would vlog but I don't have the time. My goal is to become a Real Estate Attorney or M&A, just so long as I'm doing some sort of business law. I don't want to go into civil litigation. Great video. If you want to make decent $ and don't mind doing research, this is for you. Be easy!
Hey beautiful. So, you can do legal apprenticeships is VA, CA, WA and VT. Which means, no law school, Just hands on learning. I also want to be an attorney and am looking into paralegal work to gain knowledge, experience and a heads up on my competitors when applying to the programs.
Okay! I graduate in October 2024 and I am not sure how to get my career started. I will have an associate degree in paralegal legal studies and plan to continue with legal studies to obtain my bachelor's degree. My confidence is there, and my knowledge is growing every day. I just need to figure out how applications and interviews go. That is why I am here.
Thank you, this really helped me feel like my decision was the right one! I switched my major from communications and I too loved and wasn’t bad at law when I took those classes. Definitely made me decide to switch and think about what I want long term and what kind of job I’d like.
I am surprised to hear you’re an exempt employee. I wonder if that’s still the same as of today. Traditionally paralegals are hourly. And should be to earn their overtime! Great video!
No, I am 35, almost 36. I have so many barriers in from of me. My first language is Spanish. I just got my high school equivalent, of course in English. But the biggest one, cant really tell you. You got this!
Just found your channel and you have such a vibrant personality!! I was like ooo I would love to be her friend! lol. Thank you for this content! definitely hopeful as I'm looking into the paralegal field!!! Thank you!
I always wanted be a lawyer, I’m too old now (I’m 43)😩But I love the law! I love the debates /arguments etc lol. I am researching to become a Paralegal now. Grateful for your transparency on this career subject. My only fear is not being hired (due to no Paralegal experience. I am terrified of that). Thank you, Hugs!🤗 JM
@Lastdayone I'm 41 and I thought I was too old as well ...I figure as long as I still have blood pumping thru my veins...its NEVER too late for ANYTHING!!!! I'm trying to choose my next career. I choosing between law/paralegal, accounting, and tech. Tech has become too saturated and now everybody wants 5+ yrs experience. There's an accounting shortage so that works in my favor. Legal is something I wanted become when I was little. When I was 8 yrs old I told people I wanted to go to school to be lawyer. After watching this video I'm leaning towards pursuing a legal career.
fashion major here (I'm a junior) but I was originally political science + had some internships in law firms + at the state house. I feel like I could become a paralegal with my experience if I continue to grow my paralegal experience right now
Your situation in selecting a major is pound for pound my dilemma now. First it wash computer science but numbers… not my BFF, I am looking in to Criminal Justice now…
Hey. Question. I'm thinking of doing the Certificate, seeing as I've already done university with a BA degree. However, I hear the diploma is more valuable. What do you think?
Hi! Thanks for watching! I believe a certificate would be best in addition to your degree. A degree holds more weight to a law firm than a diploma, especially if it’s a legal related degree. A diploma is best for someone without a degree. If your degree isn’t related to the legal field you can still find a paralegal job by showing of your other skills such as organization. Most jobs provide on the job training anyway because each firm is rain differently and use different programs. A diploma is nice but not necessary since you’ve already completed 4 years of school. Thats like getting an associates (the “diploma”) after already having your bachelors. A certificate can be more specialized in a firms need (Ex: legal research). Hope this helps xo
@@Queenieurbane so for example, my friend's degree is a BA in History and would like to further pursue Paralegal Certificate. Is that degree useful as "legal resesrch" in your opinion?
This was encouraging and discouraging lol. I work with numbers, accounts payable. But I feel that the pressure to push things through to be paid and the way we have to process tends to create errors on my end. I feel like I would be good at it because of my background but I have to work on not getting flustered when I'm overwhelmed etc...basically get out of my head!
Hi! Thanks for watching! I would say start researching your desired speciality field (corporate, criminal justice, gov. Etc) prospects in the area you interested in and if everything look good and doable(pay, living cost, transportation, etc), absolutely! I relocated for my job.
I really enjoyed your video. Thank you for sharing. I’m going to school now and considering this field. Do you have tips for leaving work at work. I would like to get better at that. My job is very stressful. Also if you could share more or less what a starting salary per year is. I would really appreciate. Thank you
There are a couple of routes you can go if you’re looking for something quick try enrolling into an accelerated paralegal certificate program (few months- 1 year). Certificates are usually quicker to obtain vs an associates degree but you can go the associates route as well which takes about 2 years. Just try to make sure the program is ABA accredited.
I'm a displaced worker from a work accident that left me with a disabled leg and no ability to be in manual labor anymore. So I'm looking at this degree as a replacement experience.
hii, i just graduated with my bachelor's and now am looking for paralegal jobs! do you have any advice on how to get a job right out of college with no prior experience? I feel as if all organizations that currently hiring are wanting experience, but as a new graduate it's hard to have that experience. What was your process of actually getting hired?
Hi! I am in your same position and wanted to see if you have any tips/advice and if it worked out for you now 1 year since you first commented this. Sorry if it is weird, feel free to ignore this. Hope everything worked out for you! :)
Yes I love this ! I switched my major from Biology to well just taking prerequisites just to see what major I like more. I want to go in as an attorney for businesses, so pretty much corporate. My cousin is a civil law attorney and she said that it would help if I got a job becoming a paralegal or a legal assistant. I’m in the process of getting my associates but will it be worth it to just get my paralegal certificate? I’m so confused on how to go about this..
I’m looking to become a paralegal. I am a little nervous on starting into this field. Because I am hearing so much things between going to school for it and getting my associate’s degree or an apprenticeship. Not too sure if I should go into a paralegal studies program at my community college…anyone can give some advice?
I have been a paralegal for 28 years. I have done criminal defense, was a Social Security Disability Representative, Personal Injury, and now litigation defense. Although this field will, to some degree, improve your standard of living, there is no future in it. Lawyers are pampas a$$holes.....especially PI attorneys who lie, steal, and have a generally low degree of character. Think hard before jumping into this field. If I could take it all back, I would have built a business so to avoid being an undervalued slave.
Thanks for this detailed video! I’m considering this path and have been debating it do you feel you need your Undergrad for it or can you do a paralegal program separately?
Hi! Thanks for watching, this depends on the type of job you are looking and it's requirements. I have a new video on my channel discussing this in greater details. :) You got this!
Excellent video.. I have an MPA and Ive been thinking about becoming a Para for awhile.. What is your advice regarding a certificate or degree in my position? Your thoughts will be greatly appreciated. ✌🏽
Hi thanks for watching! I am honestly not to sure since I am still new to the field. A master’s would seem to hold more significance than any certificate. I know a certificate is strongly encouraged at big firms because you may need it to do things such as court appearances. However, not every paralegal job requires you to get your certificate or do things such as appear in court. Sometimes they just need an organized professional to help with their crazy work load. A paralegal title depends more on the firms needs. I recommend contacting @paralegalcharmschool on Instagram for you to get more accurate advice regarding this from a more experience paralegal! I don’t want to give you misinformation! Xo
I’ll be getting my AA in political science this year and I was going to get a certificate to work as a paralegal.Would it be better to also go for my bachelors?
I’m currently in school to become a paralegal. This is a random question and you might not know but in your experience or to your knowledge do you know if piercings will impact my job prospects in the paralegal field? I don’t have anything crazy just a few ear piercings that aren’t your standard ear lobes. Maybe that’s a weird question but i know I’ve had it brought up to me on job interviews before and i was just curious. Thanks!
Hi! Thanks for watching! I don't believe ear piercings will be something employers care about in this field. If it's not distracting you should be fine. :)
I’m going to college for economics next yr but I wanna switch my major to computer science, if I don’t get into the engineering program at my school I think I might keep the economics degree and become a paralegal
And getting a degree or certification isn't a pre-req. We regularly hire legal secretaries without education or experience, and then provide all the training necessary. Follow your dreams!
No but degree or certification is preferable . Always
Anyone you can recommend in the Austin, Texas area?
@@juliehernandez80 Most cities in Texas have a Legal Professionals Association for Legal Assistants/Paralegals. Austin Legal Professional Ass'n can help you with jobs, CLE, and certification.
Actually, my paralegal is the President of TALP and would be happy to get you plugged in. If you'll call my office (I'm in Lubbock) ask for Emily, and tell the front desk you have a Legal Professional Association question, which should get you patched right through.
@@MatthewHarrisLawPLLC Wow! Thank you! Will do. Thank you so much!
This raised my hopes more than you know. I'm going to give it my all. If I have to take a class again I won't feel any kind of way. It just means I have an extra opportunity to to make sure I get it right. 😇
Baby paralegal here! I literally just graduated with my Bachelor's in Legal Studies and a Paralegal Certificate a few weeks ago, and I started my first paralegal job the day after. I work in criminal defense with post convictions and I'm so glad to find someone I can relate to! Subscribed!
Do you think getting the bachelor in legal studies was a must? Or do you think you could've got a degree in something else and still have made it with the certification?
Is the pay worth it ?
@@thenumberonedragon1862 Because I eventually want to be an attorney, I think the Legal Studies degree was a smart move, but for someone who is looking for a career as a paralegal (which I'm considering as well), I think the certificate is fine. However, having the Bachelor's degree as well as the certificate from an ABA approved program has given me more negotiating power in the industry.
@@dxteijames3704 So far for me, yes! It's hard work though, especially being at a small firm where I'm also the office manager/receptionist, etc. I did choose a field that is dear to my heart so to speak, and so it's rewarding in more ways than one.
Is the salary over 70k ???
I love law. It’s one of my biggest passions but i truly don’t have the money for law school so I was trying to avoid law school at all costs. And paralegal sounds like a perfect career.
Black stone career institute, payment plans , affordable
Take out a student loan, grants, work study, etc. Everyone takes out loans and work, unless you a member of the 1%. No excuses, get moving
@@DD-lv3zs great point
Do well on your LSAT and you can get a lot of financial help, if not a full ride! Go to law school!!
Paralegal is a great start, I'm in that lane.
This is currently me as a legal assistant at a small firm. Started as a temp for an estates and trusts attorney. What a blessing it’s been.
This was so encouraging! I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do with my criminal justice degree and I think this is the best route for me!!
I’m about to graduate with my criminal justice degree too and was looking at this career option. Have you gotten into paralegal work? If so, are you enjoying it?
@@kizzybrenda i have for 2 years with no degree. i love it but im a psycho worker
@@kizzybrenda same here
I just graduated in December from LSU with a fashion merchandising degree and I've completely changed my career path. I'm staring in August to get my paralegal certificate and I am so excited.
You got this!! Thanks for watching!!
You know that being a paralegal is stressful and boring AF? I used to be a paralegal, but I'm working on starting my own LDA business now.
@@UNPOCOLOCO444 what made it stressful for you? The deadlines or the workload? Also what field of law were you in?
@@BaddieLo95 I wasn't set up for success. I got promoted, but my hours were cut. I was working 5 cases with only 20 hours per week. The office manager was constantly gossiping about our coworkers, so I told the attorney and I guess he brought it up to the office manager and that's when things really went downhill for me. When I tried to put in a two week notice, the office manager said that they needed me, but I came back from a one week vacation sick and I was put on call. Overall, it was a very negative experience, but it pushed me to start my own business. Our main focus in the office was worker's comp with some trust sprinkled in.
@@UNPOCOLOCO444 Sounds like you just had a bad experience. Hopefully it’s not the same in every firm.
Thinking about switching careers, my boo suggested this career because i take a lot of interest in law, history and, like you, black rights today. Thank you for the informative video
Wow! Everything about your story is pretty much lines up with me. The difference is my passion is the disability community (the forgotten minority). As a person with a disability myself, I am an advocate for PWD and want to eventually be a civil rights lawyer too. Now I want to go the corporate route for the exact same reasons. Also I’m only a junior in undergrad and plan to work as a paralegal for at least 2-3 years. 🤟🤟🤟 thanks for sharing
You got this! Thanks for watching. :)
I am currently going to school for Paralegal studies. I've made the deans list three times and in this field failure is not an option for me. I want to pursue criminal cases, and looking to start a summer internship because I am soooo scared to jump into the law firm. I want to become an attorney as well, and hopefully go further to be a supreme Court Justice (big dreams). I'm glad I stumbled across this video, because now I can breath a sigh of relief about finding a job in the law firm. Once I graduate in April 2025 I don't have any intention on stopping at being a paralegal. As soon as I am able I will be re enrolling in school until I get to law school and take my bar. Thank you so much. I'm 27 so I started kind of late, but when I tell you I'm pushing myself like crazy, it's amazing how far I have come. Thanks again for the video I really needed this ❤
I’m almost done with obtaining my Certificate in Paralegal Studies. I already have a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Forensics/CyberSecurity. I’m really excited to begin looking for jobs and working as a Paralegal. I really enjoyed watching your video. New Subbie 🥰
Thanks for joining the fam xo! You got this girl!
@@Queenieurbane Thank-you 🥰 I really appreciate it 🙏🏽
What is the process of obtaining a paralegal certification? I have a B.A and interested in pursuing that.
@@k.d.3213 an associate penn foster has a good one online
@@Yourfave505 thanks!
I'm in school for paralegal studies at the moment and seeing this video was kinda encouraging to be honest. Also, you seem like a sweet and fun person and I enjoyed your personality in the video too. Thanks for sharing!
Which school are you going to
@@kyliesloan6804 City Colleges of Chicago! It's an associate's degree in paralegal studies. I already have a bachelor's in foreign languages so my goal is to combine the two and get into the immigration law field!
thank you so much for getting into detail I am going to go to paralegal school after my undergrad and your video helped me a lot!
Sis you didn’t waste any time and went str8 in. Very good info. New subbie.
I'm so happy I came across your video! I graduated last Spring with my B.S. in Family & Consumer Sciences (Fashion Merchandising) and I'm currently looking for something with job security. Something I won't mind doing to keep the bills paid. I've always had a small interest in law so being a Paralegal is becoming more and more interesting. I'm currently looking for a entry-level position so hopefully my customer service background and degree will help me find a job now or post-covid. A lot of the duties sound like work from my previous jobs but more interesting with law. Hopefully everything works out for me. Congrats on finding a great field of work!
You got this girl! Thanks for watching!
Thank you! I was really lost in what to do after graduating!!! I shared a lot of the same sentiments of being exhausted with school and wanting to help others and my community (im Mexican)! You helped me a lot!!! Imma gonna work to be a paralegal! THANK YOU!
Do it!! I am a paralegal and I luv it!
you are so prettyyyyy omg. Hi, I just graduated with my degree in political science ! I just got a new job working as a paralegal/legal assistant for a private firm working on litigation,fraud,and privacy cases ! I am taking a little time off to save and study for the LSAT, then I will be applying to law school!
I had similar thoughts about trying to do anything about anything, and thinking paralegal! This led me to you, and I'm glad. You're amazing!
Thanks for watching ❤️
I’m in school right now and i will be graduating this fall. Thank you for this video I was kind of stressed and this made me feel better! Especially the part with not taking work home! Your beautiful girl!
"I work from home"....however...."I don't take my work home with me". LOL j/k, great insight, thank you
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I am 25, single, 3 children... I am starting my Paralegal degree on Wednesday.. I am hoping to acquire my bachelors for Paralegal and then go forward to law school. I am terrified but excited. Thank you for this video an dedicating your energy to help inform!
You got this!! Thanks for watching ❤️
You got this! Thanks for watching ❤️❤️
How’s it been going???
Your explanation helped me a lot. Thank you!
I really enjoyed watching this! I have been considering switching to the legal field from the medical field and found your experience to be very insightful and helpful. Thank you for this! ☺️
I'm 16 and I'm graduating from a paralegal program next year, I'm worried about job hunting because I have no experience, this video gave me some renforcement. Thanks!
Hey how you doing? Did you get into some law firm?
Omg sis ! lol I tooo solidified my decision to become a paralegal because of Rachel Zane!
I’ve been to college twice and dropped out each time. I love to learn but I need something that will stimulate my mind and the law just seems perfect. It’s so much to do and learn seems never ending. I appreciate this video because I now will focus on what kind of law I want to do. I never seen myself being an activist but I love to speak so I guess I just have to figure it out.
this video is wonderful and answered pretty much all the questions i had. thanks a million! 🍻🍻
I love your reasons for being involved in corporate and the legal system. Thank you for the pros/cons and I love the hair! Well wishes to you!
All of the cons were a pro for me and now I'm so excited to learn more
Amazing video!!!! You really hit the important questions!!!! Thank you 🤙🏾❤
I'm an EA and got a job offer within the firm to switch to paralegal. I have worked with the firm's layer for 2 years and i really like it but i'm a little anxious because it's a big responsability. This video has been really helpful :)
I am considering becoming a paralegal and loved this video. When you said Black Lives Matter and your ethnicity made you more interested, I completely agree. Everything going on in America with police brutality and social justice makes me want to be a part of the change in this way even more than I did before!
You got this girl! Thanks for watching!
Omg staaahhhp with the virtuous White Sympathizer bull shit haha. 🙄🙄🙄 stop watching/listening to MSM and get the TRUTH and real picture of what’s going on!!! Law 101-do YOUR OWN RESEARCH! BLM literally stands for everything but blacks lives! Jesus help these ladies🙏🏼 lightening literally striking down the face of the George Floyd mural says it all! God is angry! The lies....the many sick lies!!! Racism is not an issue in America. And slavery existed since the beginning of time and EVERY race and ethnicity suffered from slavery. Lastly...let me note: the very people pushing these agendas and propaganda to create Marxist/communist mayhem here in America subscribe to the very political party who adopted the racisms and segregation’s of blacks and were angry as hell that republicans wanted to abolish it and the bills drafted and passed the democrats fought tooth and nail to halt to continue to gross violence against blacks way back then. Also, where is the inclusion for Hispanic Americans and Asian Americans and every other group? The BLM fraud has duped you badly! $19,000,000 + on blacks loosing their lives because of their “cause” and black families saw ZERO $$$ how is that a good thing? How is BLM contributing any real honest and good change to America and blacks ? I’d truly love to hear it because someone out there MUST have the answer.
@@lisawork7405 why did you choose to come to my video to rant about your opinion that no one cares about. God bless!
@@lisawork7405 you lost my time, energy AND respect when you had the audacity to say racism isn’t a problem in America. Have fun in your non-existent fantasy world hun. Sit down and stfu.
Subscribed just from the intro! I was searching videos because I just got an offer to be a workers comp paralegal and I’m trying to weight it out. Thank you for this!
I’m a communications major interested in becoming a paralegal.
Same here!
I’m curious about immigration law, but this was still interesting. I wish you good luck in your journey.
My story is long, but your video really helped me. I was in undergrad for premed But thankfully my school was liberal arts so I was able to to explore other files. Right after graduating I found my first job as a pharmacy tech thinking that’s what I wanted to do. But realized I didn’t like it and got me so depressed because I had to see people becoming addicted to their meds and realized something was really wrong with our society and how we medicate homelessness. So I changed my career and went back to school I found a a MA program in human rights. Now i am finding my way to enter this field taking a paralegal course online
I'm almost done with my program. Because of covid and working full time all of my classes were online or zoom. I'm very intimated by the paralegal job postings in my city. It appears from my classes and the postings the jobs expect you to know everything the first day. I'm hoping I get lucky and find an office that's willing to take their time with me.
I did well in my classes but I feel like you have to be almost a genius to do this job haha
Same!
Currently in the Navy crossrating to Legalman which is a Navy paralegal. They now offer us paralegal studies for the civilian side. I aspire to get into law after I get out.
Peace.
I'm probably one of the few black men doing this, so I feel compelled to write. I am a Business Law major at Arizona State University and I'm taking a paralegal certificate program, both of which are online. In my market, Pittsburgh, it seems like they want you to have gone through a program. I've applied to several entry-level positions that offered training. I have had no luck getting a position. I would vlog but I don't have the time. My goal is to become a Real Estate Attorney or M&A, just so long as I'm doing some sort of business law. I don't want to go into civil litigation. Great video. If you want to make decent $ and don't mind doing research, this is for you. Be easy!
Thank you I’m in the process of getting my life together
I just felt like you were talking right to me. Thanks for this video! Lots of good info
Thanks for watching ❤️❤️
Girl! I love your energy! My new friend!
Hey beautiful. So, you can do legal apprenticeships is VA, CA, WA and VT. Which means, no law school, Just hands on learning. I also want to be an attorney and am looking into paralegal work to gain knowledge, experience and a heads up on my competitors when applying to the programs.
You are brilliant! Thank you for sharing!
Okay! I graduate in October 2024 and I am not sure how to get my career started. I will have an associate degree in paralegal legal studies and plan to continue with legal studies to obtain my bachelor's degree. My confidence is there, and my knowledge is growing every day. I just need to figure out how applications and interviews go. That is why I am here.
Thanks for watching!
You are so pretty! 😍 Come on Silk pajamas! Lol 👌🏽👌🏽
Love how your room is decorated too
Thank you so much for sharing your story! That was really awesome.
Thanks for watching ! 🥰🥰
i’m only 40 seconds in rn but the way she said “if you like the video great and if not it’s whatever ✋🏽” 😂😂 too cute i like her already
By the way loved this video ♥️♥️
I also want to be a paralegal befpre becoming an attorney. Thank you for the video and insight!
Thank you, this really helped me feel like my decision was the right one! I switched my major from communications and I too loved and wasn’t bad at law when I took those classes. Definitely made me decide to switch and think about what I want long term and what kind of job I’d like.
Thanks for watching. ❤️ Stay blessed and prosperous.
I am surprised to hear you’re an exempt employee. I wonder if that’s still the same as of today. Traditionally paralegals are hourly. And should be to earn their overtime! Great video!
Omg you are my inspiration! However I’m already over 30 years old and wanted to become a paralegal, do you think I’m too old for it?
absolutely not! never too late!
Thank you I think I may go ahead 🤗
No, I am 35, almost 36. I have so many barriers in from of me. My first language is Spanish. I just got my high school equivalent, of course in English. But the biggest one, cant really tell you. You got this!
Not at all. Same here.
Just found your channel and you have such a vibrant personality!! I was like ooo I would love to be her friend! lol. Thank you for this content! definitely hopeful as I'm looking into the paralegal field!!! Thank you!
Aww Thank you girl 💕 good luck with everything!!
Absolutely love the video because we have the same plan!
Girl you need to be my best friend lol much love be blessed you inspire me deeply!!! 👩🏻🎓💕🙏
Aw thank you girl! You're awesome, thanks for watching!
I think its great you are able to leave work at work.... I lost that ability after year 3 and im on year 8 now... lol
I always wanted be a lawyer, I’m too old now (I’m 43)😩But I love the law! I love the debates /arguments etc lol. I am researching to become a Paralegal now. Grateful for your transparency on this career subject. My only fear is not being hired (due to no Paralegal experience. I am terrified of that).
Thank you, Hugs!🤗
JM
I got a video for that 😉! Thanks so much for watching!
I saw a comment under a video today and there was a gentleman that is 72 in Law School… I think it’s safe to say you’re not 😊
@Lastdayone I'm 41 and I thought I was too old as well ...I figure as long as I still have blood pumping thru my veins...its NEVER too late for ANYTHING!!!!
I'm trying to choose my next career. I choosing between law/paralegal, accounting, and tech. Tech has become too saturated and now everybody wants 5+ yrs experience.
There's an accounting shortage so that works in my favor.
Legal is something I wanted become when I was little. When I was 8 yrs old I told people I wanted to go to school to be lawyer.
After watching this video I'm leaning towards pursuing a legal career.
fashion major here (I'm a junior) but I was originally political science + had some internships in law firms + at the state house. I feel like I could become a paralegal with my experience if I continue to grow my paralegal experience right now
1.) Deadlines, 2.) Attention to Details.
Your situation in selecting a major is pound for pound my dilemma now.
First it wash computer science but numbers… not my BFF, I am looking in to Criminal Justice now…
I just need a stable career until I reach my actual dreams and desires. Dats it!🤷🏾♀️
Amen ❤️! Thanks for watching ❤️
Hey. Question.
I'm thinking of doing the Certificate, seeing as I've already done university with a BA degree. However, I hear the diploma is more valuable.
What do you think?
Hi! Thanks for watching! I believe a certificate would be best in addition to your degree. A degree holds more weight to a law firm than a diploma, especially if it’s a legal related degree. A diploma is best for someone without a degree. If your degree isn’t related to the legal field you can still find a paralegal job by showing of your other skills such as organization. Most jobs provide on the job training anyway because each firm is rain differently and use different programs. A diploma is nice but not necessary since you’ve already completed 4 years of school. Thats like getting an associates (the “diploma”) after already having your bachelors. A certificate can be more specialized in a firms need (Ex: legal research). Hope this helps xo
@@Queenieurbane so for example, my friend's degree is a BA in History and would like to further pursue Paralegal Certificate. Is that degree useful as "legal resesrch" in your opinion?
Thank you for sharing. ❤
You are so welcome ❤️
This was encouraging and discouraging lol. I work with numbers, accounts payable. But I feel that the pressure to push things through to be paid and the way we have to process tends to create errors on my end. I feel like I would be good at it because of my background but I have to work on not getting flustered when I'm overwhelmed etc...basically get out of my head!
Question. Do you think it’s advisable to move to another state immediately after graduating and getting your degree in paralegal studies
Hi! Thanks for watching! I would say start researching your desired speciality field (corporate, criminal justice, gov. Etc) prospects in the area you interested in and if everything look good and doable(pay, living cost, transportation, etc), absolutely! I relocated for my job.
Thank you ma’am!!
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!
Great video. Thanks 😊.
I really enjoyed your video. Thank you for sharing. I’m going to school now and considering this field. Do you have tips for leaving work at work. I would like to get better at that. My job is very stressful. Also if you could share more or less what a starting salary per year is. I would really appreciate. Thank you
I always wanted to be a lawyer but that’s never going to happen. I didn’t even know a paralegal was a thing until Suits and now I’m interested 😅
love love love!!! thank you so much for the video.... how long did it take you to become a paralegal ?
Hey! Thanks for watching! It took two months post undergrad but i can make a video detailing the process. 😊
@Queen
Can you please make a video detailing the process? I start my program in two weeks. Thank you.
You are beautiful.
There are a couple of routes you can go if you’re looking for something quick try enrolling into an accelerated paralegal certificate program (few months- 1 year). Certificates are usually quicker to obtain vs an associates degree but you can go the associates route as well which takes about 2 years. Just try to make sure the program is ABA accredited.
@@Queenieurbane yessss i'd love that !
@@BaddieLo95 got it thank you!!
I'm a displaced worker from a work accident that left me with a disabled leg and no ability to be in manual labor anymore. So I'm looking at this degree as a replacement experience.
I am getting a degree in criminal justice and then wanting to do this !
Love this video!!! Are you still planning to become a lawyer in the future ?
Yes!
hii, i just graduated with my bachelor's and now am looking for paralegal jobs! do you have any advice on how to get a job right out of college with no prior experience? I feel as if all organizations that currently hiring are wanting experience, but as a new graduate it's hard to have that experience. What was your process of actually getting hired?
Hi! I am in your same position and wanted to see if you have any tips/advice and if it worked out for you now 1 year since you first commented this. Sorry if it is weird, feel free to ignore this. Hope everything worked out for you! :)
I want to be a paralegal assistant but I want training first before I apply
I’m creating a training program that should be released very soon 😉
thanks for the video. I am about to start my certificate in Jan!
Yes I love this ! I switched my major from Biology to well just taking prerequisites just to see what major I like more. I want to go in as an attorney for businesses, so pretty much corporate. My cousin is a civil law attorney and she said that it would help if I got a job becoming a paralegal or a legal assistant. I’m in the process of getting my associates but will it be worth it to just get my paralegal certificate? I’m so confused on how to go about this..
Get your associates degree in criminal justice abs you could still become a paralegal with they degree. You wouldn’t have to get your certificate
Great video!
Thank you!
I’m looking to become a paralegal. I am a little nervous on starting into this field. Because I am hearing so much things between going to school for it and getting my associate’s degree or an apprenticeship. Not too sure if I should go into a paralegal studies program at my community college…anyone can give some advice?
So much good information thank you very much
Thank you!!!!
I have been a paralegal for 28 years. I have done criminal defense, was a Social Security Disability Representative, Personal Injury, and now litigation defense. Although this field will, to some degree, improve your standard of living, there is no future in it. Lawyers are pampas a$$holes.....especially PI attorneys who lie, steal, and have a generally low degree of character. Think hard before jumping into this field. If I could take it all back, I would have built a business so to avoid being an undervalued slave.
I have an interview for a paralegal position on Monday with no law experience 😬 anything I can do to prepare for it?
How did it go?!? ❤️
Thanks for this detailed video! I’m considering this path and have been debating it do you feel you need your Undergrad for it or can you do a paralegal program separately?
Like an associates**
Hi! Thanks for watching, this depends on the type of job you are looking and it's requirements. I have a new video on my channel discussing this in greater details. :) You got this!
I'm an BS I.T. graduate, can I be paralegal too? What are the paths I need to have
Does paralegal courses teach you how to prepare divorce and bankruptcy paperwork?
It depends on the course
Excellent video.. I have an MPA and Ive been thinking about becoming a Para for awhile.. What is your advice regarding a certificate or degree in my position? Your thoughts will be greatly appreciated. ✌🏽
Hi thanks for watching!
I am honestly not to sure since I am still new to the field. A master’s would seem to hold more significance than any certificate. I know a certificate is strongly encouraged at big firms because you may need it to do things such as court appearances. However, not every paralegal job requires you to get your certificate or do things such as appear in court. Sometimes they just need an organized professional to help with their crazy work load. A paralegal title depends more on the firms needs. I recommend contacting @paralegalcharmschool on Instagram for you to get more accurate advice regarding this from a more experience paralegal! I don’t want to give you misinformation! Xo
I love your channel new subscriber here !
Do you think it’s overwhelming or hard to carry out Paralegal work ? Can you do internship or can you get a job while you are an undergraduate?
Hey I’m new to your channel ☺️ what is the name of the song playing at the beginning of your video?
Which firm are you doing your paralegal please? I’m looking for business/corporate paralegal jobs too?
Does this imply to Ontario Canada?
I notice you have tattoos on your arm/wrist. Do you think it’s a deal breaker? I have a couple of tattoos and it’s been worrying me😅
Not at all girl. In today’s society? Everyone is tatted. If it’s something risqué just cover it. Thanks for watching!
@@Queenieurbane Thanks for the response 😊
I have been looking for a legal assistant position for 2 months. I think my accent is a problem 😔
I am in undergrad and I want to be a lawyer, but a law firm reached out to me with a paralegal position. - Would this be something good for me?
I’ll be getting my AA in political science this year and I was going to get a certificate to work as a paralegal.Would it be better to also go for my bachelors?
I’m currently in school to become a paralegal. This is a random question and you might not know but in your experience or to your knowledge do you know if piercings will impact my job prospects in the paralegal field? I don’t have anything crazy just a few ear piercings that aren’t your standard ear lobes. Maybe that’s a weird question but i know I’ve had it brought up to me on job interviews before and i was just curious. Thanks!
Hi! Thanks for watching! I don't believe ear piercings will be something employers care about in this field. If it's not distracting you should be fine. :)
I’m going to college for economics next yr but I wanna switch my major to computer science, if I don’t get into the engineering program at my school I think I might keep the economics degree and become a paralegal
Should I have a criminal justice degree then apply for a job.or just ho to school for PL??
No knocking people who have degrees they worked hard for the degree, like myself!
Great!
Thanks for watching!