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Paralegals are one of the fastest-growing and most in-demand professions in the country. Whether you want to work at a law firm, or start your own paralegal practice, it’s pretty clear that choosing paralegal studies as your legal profession of choice anywhere in Canada is a great career choice. And while you could become a paralegal in Vancouver, Montreal, or
Before We Get Started Before we break down how to become a paralegal in Ontario, we should outline the role of a paralegal and determine if it is the right career path for you. If you want to learn what goes into a paralegal career and the differences between a paralegal and a lawyer, check out our previous blog post,
Many people are familiar with the job description of a lawyer. A lawyer provides counsel and represents businesses, individuals, and government agencies in legal matters and disputes. We get to see lawyers in action most often in television shows, movies, true crime documentaries and in media coverage on high-profile cases. It is safe to say that the majority of people
Typically working behind the scenes under the supervision of an attorney, paralegals generally assist in the preparation of law cases. This job involves tasks such as: Legal research Drafting legal documents Conducting client interviews Locating witnesses Conducting witness interviews That said, the paralegal’s career is not confined to working in law firms. These professionals can also work for corporations and
Paralegals play an important role in the legal industry. Without them, lawyers would have to spend more time searching for documents, researching laws, and drafting legal documents. That would force law firms to hire more lawyers to prepare legal documents, costing a lot of money. By hiring an entry-level paralegal, who needs an associate’s degree instead of a graduate degree,
Looking for a job as a paralegal? Whether you’re a fresh graduate or someone reentering the workforce after a career change, getting called up for a job interview is an experience that will give you a mix of excitement and nervousness. If you’re reading this, chances are you have found a job that you really want to land. So to
Are you thinking of building your career as a paralegal? Whether you are just starting your career and have chosen this path or are thinking of making a career shift, an informed decision is always the best. As with a lot of professions, there are a heap of myths and misconceptions about being a paralegal. In this article, we will
The world of law can seem many different things- expensive, cutthroat, difficult to enter, demanding, exciting- the list goes on. Yet, it is a highly sought after and recognized career path that is essential to our society. If this seems like the world for you, but you’re not sure where to begin, let us ask you one question. Have you
