Paralegal Certificate Programs – Are They Really Needed to Become a Paralegal?
Are you looking into joining the paralegal profession but wonder if you need to graduate from one of those paralegal certificate programs to do so? Many people in this position wonder whether this is the case. Paralegals are one of the most essential roles within the operations of most every law firm. As we’ve previously posted, paralegals carry many responsibilities that enable attorneys they work for to carry out their role servicing clients in court, as well as, acquiring more clients. It is recommended by the National Federation of Paralegal Association recommends a bachelor’s degree for those wanting to become a paralegal, only about 50% of existing paralegals have one according to a 2001 national survey. However, for those that want to really compete in this job market going forward, a paralegal certificate is fast becoming the standard requirement. Law firms are like any other company, and with the current economic conditions and tight job market, a certificate will at least giv
Related Questions
- What sort of career opportunities will be available to graduates of the advanced and civil litigation Paralegal Certificate Programs offered through Canadian Paralegal Institute?
- Are graduates of the Canadian Paralegal Institute Paralegal Certificate Programs certified through the Law Society of BC or some other body?
- Paralegal Certificate Programs - Are They Really Needed to Become a Paralegal?
