Re: BA and no certificate

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Many of the "big" firms don't necessarily need someone with a
paralegal certificate as long as they are self-starters and
intelligent and can show the firm that. I am in law school
now, but I worked for 2 years straight out of school in a big
firm in DC and I didn't have a paralegal degree. I double
majored in political science and French but could write well
and was responsible. You will learn the job as long as you
can convince the firm that you can do it, which shouldn't be
a problem. Go for it!

On 8/21/02, Candice wrote:
> Hello. I currently reside in Richmond, VA. I have a BA in
> Political Science and am comtemplating the paralegal field.
> Do I really need that certificate? Can't I just get some
> paralegal books from a publisher and do some self-studying?
> The paralegal course here is ABA-approved and will run
> about 2 years. The courses add up to a 2-year associate's
> degree. The counselor said it shouldn't take me as long,
> since I already have my BA. I am just tight on money. Are
> there really any law firms or companies that will train me,
> or do most want people who can hit the ground running? I
> should mention that I have written for a news paper, held a
> P/C insurance license and have taught in the public school
> system. Any marektable skills seen here? I'm thanking all
> in advance for the advice.

Re: BA and no certificate , 4/27/03, by HS.

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