| Edition |
1st ed. |
| Description |
xii, 247 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm. |
| Series |
Learning Express. |
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Learning Express.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-246). |
| Contents |
Introduction. Why enter the paralegal field? : Step 1: Investigate what paralegals do ; Step 2: Decide on your training ; Step 3: Find and pay for your training ; Step 4: Attend a paralegal program and get the most out of your classes ; Step 5: Conduct a job search ; Step 6: Succeed in your new profession -- 1. Becoming a paralegal : Why become a paralegal? ; What do paralegals do? ; Specialization ; Where do paralegals work? ; Entering the field -- 2. All about training programs : Types of training programs ; A personal assessment ; Choosing a specialty ; Where to get your training ; Your schedule, your demands ; Making the final decision ; Making the most of your training programs -- 3. Financing your education : Some myths about financial aid ; Types of financial aid ; Applying for financial aid ; General guidelines for loans ; The most frequently asked questions about financial aid ; Financial aid terms, clearly defined ; Financial aid resources -- 4. How to find your first job : Before you begin searching ; Conducting your search -- 5. Job-search skills and interviewing : What should a resume look like? ; Say it clearly and concisely ; Making your resume computer friendly ; What goes on a resume? ; How to tailor your resume ; Writing a cover letter ; Surviving your interview -- 6. How to succeed once you've found the job : Fitting into the workplace culture ; Power in numbers ; Managing work relationships ; Finding a mentor ; Promoting yourself -- Appendixes : A. Directory of paralegal training programs -- B. Professional associations : National paralegal organizations ; State bar associations ; NFPA-affiliated organizations ; State agencies of higher education -- C. Additional resources : General information ; Finding a job ; Succeeding on the job ; Association publications ; Finding the right college and paying for it ; Associations ; Other helpful links ; Websites for paralegal education programs -- D. Sample free application for federal student aid (FAFSA). |
| Summary |
Offers step-by-step advice on getting the best training and making smart career choices that will jump-start your paralegal career--with a top salary at the right firm. |
| Subject |
Legal assistants -- Vocational guidance -- United States.
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Legal assistants -- Vocational guidance. (OCoLC)fst00995441
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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| Added Author |
LearningExpress (Organization)
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| ISBN |
9781576857243 (pbk.) |
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1576857247 (pbk.) |
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0576857247 |
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