Anyone with insight to being a paralegal?

From this site.

“There are several options for study when pursuing a paralegal career. The most common are an associate’s degree or certificate program offered through private and community colleges. Associate’s degree programs typically last two years when attended full time, and certificate programs can range from three to 24 months. A small number of schools also offer bachelor’s and master’s degrees in paralegal studies. And, while some employers still train paralegals on the job, this practice has become less prevalent as the career has evolved and paralegals have taken on increased responsibilities.”

“Paralegal programs usually include courses that introduce students to law and legal research methods. Furthermore, you may study a specialized legal area, such as employment or real estate law. Private employers may prefer applicants with this type of training, since their firm may focus on a specialized field.” (From same link.^^)

For practice doing research, try Googling “paralegal training.”

Lawyers are assholes, so be prepared to deal with it. Other than that, its pretty much just working with forms and templates, and copies, tons and tons of copies.

I do paralegal work, and I had no experience when I got hired. No real need to become a paralegal, just go in at an entry level and work your way up. You’ll know soon enough if you want to practice law.