Re: ABA approved or non-ABA approved certification program?
Posted by Barbara N on 7/15/08

On 7/13/07, Christy Medlin wrote:
> On 7/12/07, Deborah James wrote:
>> On 7/12/07, Heidi wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> My second choice is through a community college, which
>>> offers an Advanced Paralegal Certificate (advanced because
>>> it requires BA for admission). This IS ABA-approved, just
>>> not as prestigous as my first choice.
>>>
>>> Therefore, is ABA-approval or prestige of greater
>>> importance? Does it matter more for a recent graduate of
>>> the program or more in the long run with years of
>>> experience?
>>>
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>>
>> Depending on the firm you apply to, the ABA certificate will
>> carry a lot more weight, especially since you already have a
>> Bachelor's degree. More and more firms (especially large
>> firms) are requiring that paralegals have ABA approved
>> certificates.
>>
>> Also, it is the most const-effective bet for the money.
>> You'd be surprised at more highly regarded an ABA
>> certificate is than a non-ABA approved certificate is,
>> regardless of the school it was obtained from.
>>
>> Join ParalegalCity and post your question there for further
>> feedback.
>>
>> My $0.02 worth
>>
>>
>> Deborah James
>
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>
>
> I agree with Deborah's comment. The ABA approved certificate
> will get you further than a non ABA. When I interviewed for the
> job I'm currently in the ABA approved certificate and
> bachelor's degree was required. The firm would not even review
> resumes on candiates that didn't have it.
>
> Christy Medlin

Posts on this thread, including this one

• ABA approved or non-ABA approved certification program?, 7/12/07, by Heidi.
• Re: ABA approved or non-ABA approved certification program?, 7/12/07, by Deborah James.
• Re: ABA approved or non-ABA approved certification program?, 7/13/07, by Christy Medlin.
• Re: ABA approved or non-ABA approved certification program?, 7/15/08, by Barbara N.
• Re: ABA approved or non-ABA approved certification program?, 7/15/08, by Barbara N.