Instructions

Explore the time line below to learn more about the path to becoming a paralegal.

Research Applicable State Laws

1

What do I have to do to become a paralegal?

2

Enrolling in a Program

3

Securing a Job: An Internship

4

Making the Most of an Internship

5

Finding the Right Paralegal Job

6

References

American Bar Association (ABA). (2020, February 24). Educational information for paralegals. Retrieved from https://www.americanbar.org/groups/paralegals/profession-information/educational-information-for-paralegals/

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). (2019, September 4). Paralegals and legal assistants. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/legal/paralegals-and-legal-assistants.htm