Paralegals work alongside lawyers to perform substantive legal work like interviewing clients and witnesses, investigating evidence, performing legal research, and preparing reports and documents. Due to the diverse nature of the legal field, Paralegals have the unique ability to choose to work in a specialization they’re passionate about, such as criminal law, real estate law, or family law. They’re employed by many different kinds of organizations, from law firms, to government agencies, corporate legal departments, the armed forces, financial institutions, and even educational institutions.

YOU MIGHT LIKE THIS PROGRAM IF:

• You’d like the ability to choose a specialization you’re passionate about to focus your work on, but have the flexibility to switch specializations throughout your career, too.
• Having a career that makes a difference in your life, as well as the lives of others, is something you consider rewarding.
• Job satisfaction, career stability, and market demand are things you consider important as you decide on which path to take your career.