Personal Narrative: My Passion For The Field Of Paralegal Studies

During a long conversation with my father, he asked what career path I would choose if there were no outside influences. Without hesitation I told him I was most interested in law enforcement. He told me that my career is what I make of it and stressed that my first job did not have to be my last; I could “climb the ladder” to obtain my ultimate goal. After an abundance of research, I returned to the university with a new mindset. With my eyes set on a career in law enforcement, some of my courses

Earning a law degree, coupled with my passion for serving others, I will be able to fulfill my deepest desire of serving those whose voices are not heard. I plan to use my law degree to create policy in favor of those that are underprivileged. My concerns for the poor will find new practical forms of expression as I learn jurisprudence; furthermore, I intend to shape my legal education with the firm commitment that I will not allow my thoughts and objections to go unheard. If accepted, I expect that the greatest intellectual leap of my life awaits me at [Insert Law School here]. Given the education and opportunities provided by [LAW SCHOOL NAME HERE], I intend that my resolutions are not ones that will pass with the day, but determinations which are rooted in a lifetime of

Being in the Law & Criminal Justice Academy (LCJA) really showed me what I wanted to do as a career and as a passion. In the LCJA, I learned about how to apply legal terms, practices and the law to current situations. I went into Mock Trial during my Junior year of high school to earn a credit to graduate and found a place to belong and passion.

From when I was ten until I was fifteen, I wanted to become a lawyer. I’ve always had impressive public speaking skills, a persuasive personality, and a knack for debate, so it seemed like the perfect fit for me. However, upon a taking a law class my sophomore year, I realized that lawyering might not be exactly what I expected it to be. As I learned about the different laws and the complexities of the court system I was

It is a task in itself for one, such as myself, to allow another to fully grasp the principle of why I want to become a paralegal, let alone explain it within three pages without simply stating, “I desire to use the set of skills and passion that I possess in order to help others while working within this specific field of law.” Nevertheless, the reality of the fact is that it is purely the essence and core of why I have the drive and determination to work towards becoming a paralegal.

y work and personal experiences have influenced my decision to go back to college and my degree choice greatly. I would like to attain my degree in Criminal Justice to further my goals in the career I have already begun. Having over 8 years of experience in the youth correctional field, I am confident in my decision to further my education in criminal justice. I started working for the Division of Youth Corrections (DYC) in 2007 as an Administrative Assistant and through training and dedication to the victims I served, became a Certified Victim Advocate through the Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance. Part of my responsibilities included assisting victims through the critical stages of the adjudication process. I attended court hearings,

Hello Everyone, my name is Jessica. I have been attending FSW for three years. After about a year of attending FSW, I discovered the paralegal program and have loved it ever since. I currently work as an assistant manager at Dollar Tree but desire to be a paralegal in the near future. I’m excited to learn even more about the legal field throughout this class.

I’ve had many experiences, both professionally and personally, that have ignited my desire to serve the public and participate in pro bono during my law school career. I’m very interested in the Miami Scholars Program, being mentored by public interest lawyers and upper-class students, and participating in a team that is dedicated to a cause, such as children’s needs. I’m also very interested in the Miami Street Law program, working in the local high schools, and teaching civics, a subject that made a long-standing impression in my life and of great importance to our

If I were to become a paralegal in the future, the area of law that draws my attention the most is family law. One of the main reasons why I have chosen family law, I will be helping people through a difficult time in their lives. Let's face it, relationships are difficult even when everything's going great it can still be exhausting let alone during a divorce or a domestic violence case. Where they have to worry about who’s going to have custody of their kids and with the stress of everything they've worked for being taken away by their passed “loved” one. Sometimes they’ll even have to worry about their own safety as well. I'll receive a great deal of satisfaction knowing I am there to assistance them actually making a difference in that person’s by guiding them thought out this time of distress. Helping people is great and everting however job stability is very important to me as well, as long as there’s disputes between people I’ll never be out of the job static show about half of the people you'll ever know will go through a divorce and “20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States during one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men” so in conclusion I do not think I’ll be going anywhere soon.

I have a associates of applied science degree in paralegal studies. I will be graduating with my bachelor’s degree in Business Management in December this year. I have spent the last year working as a clerk in a district court. I feel this time has allowed me to developing my understanding of the law on many different platforms including criminal and civil. I feel the diversity of the work I have been doing is a gateway for having an understanding of many facets of the law in Texas.

What? What happened? Elder law attorney and estate planning JD. Erin Miller explained what her job consists of working with elderly adults during an interview in class. She is certified as an Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation. The National Elder Law Foundation website (www.NELF.org) will assist you in finding an attorney in your area along with any special needs or concerns. JD. Miller discussed how she became an attorney. She is a graduate of York College PA, and she majored in Chemistry, which I find her (pg.7) life transition fascinating! I admire her career path from science to law, and now helping elderly people which in my opinion shows benevolence towards older adults. Looking at how hard it is to become a lawyer by going to grad school and taking your LSAT’s is hard enough. The fact that she went through hoops to get certified through NLF shows that she has compassion for older individuals and she loves her job. During this interview she raised a few questions as to

As a Paralegal Studies (“Paralegal”) major, I have learned a lot during the course of two years. I have been a student at Stevenson University (“Stevenson”) for 5 years (2010-2015). Over the course of my stay, I have grown and learned a wide variety of valuable life skills that I will carry with me forever. While I attended Stevenson I completed an internship at the State’s Attorney office for Baltimore County. Along with my internship, I maintained 15-18 credits, managed 25-30 hours at a part-time job in retail

It’s not always case-breaking finds at one o’clock in the morning, exhilarating oral arguments or massive jury trials. Instead, days are spent crafting discovery plans, drafting and editing briefs, receiving criticism from colleagues, outlining arguments and reading filings from opposing parties all while trying to balance the multitude of other aspects of daily life. A Civil Action addressed this truth. It addressed the financial difficulties certain career paths can take and also addressed the effects a legal career can have on personal relationships. It is, of course, difficult to generalize the application of one story to the entire field, but a realistic understanding is more useful than ideas of grandeur. Knowing this reality prior to really beginning my undergraduate career allowed me to remain focused, develop the skills I needed, and maintain a realistic understanding of how to prepare for law school. Every class I completed, every group I participated in and every job I’ve held has been in furtherance of my goals to become an attorney. This lesson from A Civil Action helped provide a necessary

All my life I have wanted to be an attorney. I had my whole life paved out. I knew what I was going to do and how I was

I have chosen a career as a paralegal. This is a field that I expect will be both challenging as well as professionally rewarding. As a paralegal, I will assist attorneys in the delivery of legal services (National Association of Legal Assistants, 2008). A career in paralegal studies is a prestigious, professional adventure and offers a wonderful opportunity while enhancing ones knowledge of the law and provides for challenges, growth and advancement.