undergraduate
Paralegal
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What is a paralegal major?
Paralegal students learn to perform research, drafting, investigatory, record-keeping and related administrative functions under the supervision of an attorney or court. This includes instruction in legal research, drafting legal documents, appraising, pleading, courthouse procedures, and legal specializations.
of students said interesting challenges were a highlight of this major.
of students found this major to be difficult.
of students said they were motivated to select this major because it fit their passion & interest.
of students and alumni plan on being or are currently employed in an occupation related to this major.
How much do paralegal majors make?
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How popular is paralegal as a major?
Each year, around 1,270 students obtain a bachelor’s degree and around 5,780 students obtain an associate degree in paralegal. In 2021, 965 students received a bachelor's degree and 5,183 students received an associate degree. This is 3% more paralegal majors than there were in 2020. Paralegal is one of the most popular majors within legal studies.
Advice from paralegal majors
Share your experienceParalegal is a great alternative for those who don't want to incur the debt of law school. Working as a paralegal gives you hands on experience working in the legal sector. This can include working for an attorney or doing legal research. My advice would be to do all your reading but as seek out legal knowledge on your own. Get an internship as early as you can.
I would say I know you don’t see the light light at the end of the tunnel but try to see the light darkness comes so easy just keep hope alive know u are the best person for you, keep going stay positive and hopeful you may bend in this life never break and you Willa chive your destiny where there is a good will there is a way
Stay focused, establish time management skill, meet deadlines for assignments if possible complete ahead of time. Read read read and read. Learn how to research from different sites, as well as learning primary secondary sources.
It May Seem Hard In a the Beginning, but everything new will be hard, you just have to push and motivate yourself through the way and you will succeed. Believe In Yourself Or No one Will.
Lots of flash cards and reading the course material will help you! The law field is challenging but very rewarding!
