https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/career-programsparalegal Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:26:56 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/career-programsparalegal#post-913195 Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:10:52 +0000 Jules 913195@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG the last thing to do is get a degree you aren't sure about. It sounds like you are being very practical in your decision making. Certainly you should investigate the job market for paralegals in your area and try to talk to people working in the field about their job satisfaction.<br /> Signed, someone who got a certificate after college and is still working in that field more or less happily 13 years later. I was never really looking for total life fulfilment via my work however - I'm definitely work to live not live to work. So many of the things that I enjoy doing just don't pay a living wage. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/career-programsparalegal#post-913187 Sat, 20 Apr 2013 23:45:11 +0000 Nicole D 913187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Best of luck. FWIW my sister is a lawyer and just changed jobs from a corporate&nbsp;to a government post due to her dissatisfaction at her firm. &nbsp;She felt a lot of pressure and didn't have great work-life balance. &nbsp;Paralegal may be very different and probably would be a great way to help others. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/career-programsparalegal#post-913170 Sat, 20 Apr 2013 23:09:57 +0000 annagybe 913170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You should PM Amy, she's a paralegal. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/career-programsparalegal#post-913007 Sat, 20 Apr 2013 17:03:49 +0000 lyn* 913007@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm interested in finding out the answer too! I want to do some law training without doing law school (My parents would kill me!) - :)&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/career-programsparalegal#post-912999 Sat, 20 Apr 2013 16:52:37 +0000 marianna 912999@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I know we have a lot of lawyers on the forum, so I thought I'd ask this question here.<br /><br />I already have a Bachelor's Degree&nbsp;but am having a hard time finding a career path. I am employed, but I feel like it is more of a "job" than a long term career. I am considering going back to school, for some sort of career path -- but I don't think&nbsp;a Masters degree is the right decision at this time.<br /><br />I am thinking about getting a Paralegal Certificate. I am a "desk job" sort of person, the job sounds interesting to me, and it seems like a job that will always be around. When I've discussed a paralegal career with friends and family, they don't think too highly of the idea, and sort of frown at the idea of getting a certificate rather than another degree...<br /><br />To the lawyers on the forum, and anyone else who has thoughts on getting a certificate - what do you think? Is this a bad idea/good idea? How is the paralegal field right now and are there growth opportunities? Do your paralegals like their jobs and what are their career backgrounds? I remember Una has mentioned her paralegal in the past... :)<br /><br />Thanks!