I am currently a paralegal and I hate it.  Anybody have any ideas what I can become without going back to school.
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There are many jobs and careers you can attain with this degree. The fact you have a degree will allow you to chose from many different jobs, within the justice system or without it in a different capacity.\n\nFor example: You could become a probation officer, a juvenile detention center worker, work at a jail or prison. Or you could get a job as a social worker, or many other positions.\n\nGo to your local colleges job service office. There you will find a computer which will spit out all types of jobs you can get with this degree. \n\nHowever, don't be afraid to go "outside the box". You would be surprised at how many career choices will be available for somebody who hold a B.A. or B. S. degree period, no matter what the major is.\n\nGood luck in finding a career where you will attain the most satisfaction and fulfillment. Much happiness always.
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I WAS IN THE SAME PLACE! But instead of giving up I finished and did a master's where I'd never have to do casework and deal with people's problems. Now I'm a well-paid administrator and develop programs. I have no cases! It just took a year and a half more of school, I got to stay in social work, put have none of the downsides.
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Just my opinion....but I've seen this from a lot of differant angles.\n\nI have seen a lot of very smart paralegals...and a lot of very dumb lawyers.  Just because they are a lawyer does not make them extremely smart or immune from screwing up a case.\n\nIn many law offices, the paralegal does a lot of the actual work, and is "probably" capible of doing a bankruptcy case.\n\nBut you need to keep one very important point in mind.  Under the new bankruptcy laws, if you make one mistake...missfile one form...goof up one procedure...then your bankruptcy case will be dismissed.  If that happens you can not file again for one year.  In that time, you can bet your creditors will do everything they can to get their case to court and get their money within that time!  Especially now that they know you are filing for bankruptcy.\n\nSo with that said...if you have a very simple bankruptcy you could probably get away with a paralegal.  But anything else, I would highly recommend a qualified lawyer.
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Dear Kurt,  you can learn all there is you need to become a lawyer, but it would be most difficult to do it on your own--there are approximately 30 different areas of the law you need, the big six are Torts, Criminal Law, Contracts, Property, Civil Procedure, Constitutional law.  Then you need to learn the rules of Evidence, areas of law like estates and trusts, family law, UCC/Sales/secured transactions/negotiable instruments, domestic relations/family law, income taxation, federal jurisdiction, legal ethics, trial procedure, and so forth.  You would also need to learn about legal reasoning, legal writing (including the way pleadings are drafted, how to write legal briefs, how to draft appellate pleadings), how to read and brief a case.  \n\nAnd you would have to do all this using a full legal library to find and get the cases to read--law is taught by directed reading of cases that set forth the so-called "black letter" law.  It is not done by lecture (in most schools).  To do it on your own would be time consuming and perhaps not so fruitful because there are many cases reported in the law reporters that are not suitable for learning what the law is.  \n\nMoreover, most states still require you to go to law school before you can get a license.  So, you are not avoiding the cost of going to school.  Those states that don't require a degree, usually require some school and working like an apprentice for a licensed attorney.  I think only California allows a license by correspondence schools.  Perhaps now with internet learning there are some schools that offer a law degree online.  \n\nYou would do better to find a grant or student loan and enroll in a law school...Also they are pretty particular--you need and undergraduate degree, a decent grade point average and reasonably good scores on the LSAT to be admitted.\n--Lawyer here and instructor in a college....
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If you haven't tried  volley ball it is usually fun to most people. I too dislike sports. try staying away from school sports because they are very demanding. If you like drawing an art class might be fun and you could do it in your spare time. You could even do some community service or get a semiregular babysitting job.
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When I lived in Memphis, a lot of the casinos hired paralegals.  Check the Sunday Commercial Appeal or www.commercialappeal.com.  Good luck!
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Couple of things:  1)  If you have the inclination, desire, motivation, work ethic and determination to go to law school then by God do it!  Law school is very, very hard.  If you have serious aspirations of attending then don't let anything like this stand in your way.  Even if you weren't allowed to get a license to practice law, the degree opens up many, many doors.  It is probably the most versatile and profitable degree available in America today.  A law degree can launch your career in one of any of a thousand directions.  You don't HAVE TO become a lawyer to take advantage of the degree.\n\n2)  The relony robbery conviction could hamper your chances.  However, if that is the only thing on your record and you've been clean since, then tenacity and the will to succeed will get you into our profession.  Don't let this hold you back.
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Law is NOT for you.  It's 4 years of undergrad then law school then the bar exams.  After that, most of the next 5 to 10 years is doing research for your law firm or company.  If you don't have the fire, you will get burned yourself.\n\nI suggest that you take a (gasp) liberal arts track for the first two years and explore what sparks your imagination.
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I happen to be a lawyer.  I was somewhat older when I started law school (30), so there wasn't an illusion of showing up to save the world from all of the injustices, however, I wanted to be really good at what I did.  After working in private practice for 4 years, I struck out on my own.  It has been a struggle to establish a solid client base, but I love being my own boss, getting to pick and choose what cases I want to take, and setting my own hours.  It really gives me a lot more time to spend with my family.  Not the typical burning the midnight oil scenario.  What I truly despise are the people who stereotype the entire legal profession as power hungry, greedy, blood sucking vultures.  That is entirely untrue, and while there are unsavory persons in any profession, many attorneys in my community are truly concerned and caring individuals who volunteer their time on many occasions to help those less fortunate.  Enough said!!
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Thanks for your advice. But what's the method could be if you really HATE your job?? I have a good-earnings job which I hate it, and it made me depressed already. I decided several times to change it to my favorite (which has about half-earnings) but I failed due to difficulties of life and the reasonable expectations of my family. Have you any special advice for this case too?\nThanks and Regards
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CPE doesn't exist anymore its the GDL now which is the equivalent. I am surprised if you have been following ilex then i thought you were already doing a legal job of somekind. The problem is, without a lpc, no one will employ you, even as paralegal, academic law is pretty much useless without the procedural basics. \n\nYour best bet, it to ask a local firm if you could just shadow someone who goes to court, or does stuff that you may be interested in learning. It may help your case to do some learning out a practice book in some areas.\n\nShadowing a barrister is popular, but don't know how much weight you could attach to it, but always fun. Go the local county court early and see if you can have a quick word with the duty solicitor.
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You made a good effort posting your problem on here.  I'm sure any law firm would be happy to have you on board--start sending your resume to various law firms.\n\nMake sure you have your first grade teacher, Mrs. Hillard, proofread your resume before you send it off.\n\nI think you will do fine.
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It might be your reason for wanting to be a cop that will hold you back. Talk to a counselor and see if you're stable before you even consider exposing yourself to the trials of becoming a law enforcement officer.
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happiness....it is agonizing to be stuck in a job you hate.  Some people feel better about themselves when working a lower paying job.  \nI work for a non-profit now, making a mere fraction of what I made a few years ago.  However, this is one of the best jobs I have ever had.  I would never want to quit.
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That really stinks...how about trying LPN? Or...taking a small course for CNA...I mean...sure it stinks that you can't be an RN...but at least you'll be able to see how it is...and have some interaction with patients...and I'm sure that you can tell whatever hospital you're working for that you're about to graduate. I'm sure it could work. I'm really sorry that this happened to you...I am personally getting into nursing school hopefully in the Spring. \n\nOh, hon....don't be so hard on yourself. Sometimes other peoples mistakes affect us...and we can't do much about it. I know your family...as well as yourself...have made plenty of sacrifices...but you'll get through it. Seriously...go to a hospital...maybe you can get a deal with them...working for them for a while in exchange for them paying whatever's left that you have to do. I mean...you're practically almost there...I'm sure you can do something. Hope you're able to resolve your problems...just...be patient.\n\nI dont' think you'll lose your skills so quickly...if you're working already with other nurses...maybe they can help you out...do some of the stuff. Besides...even if you DO lose some of it...you can get back on your feet with practice...so...dont' worry too much about the application...I'm really sure that others working with you can help you out when you start. It's not the kinda job you should do alone anyways...
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Ahhh, that's a toughie...\n\nFirst, doctor is out of the question. Yes, I like helping people, but I'm a little "squeemish," and the whole idea of it isn't that attractive.\n\nI always wanted to be a lawyer, but recently I'm questioning myself because I'm good at math... so I might wanna become an accountant.\n\nPersonally, I need more time to decide, but I'm leaning a little bit more towards criminal law because it's just more fun, and exciting in a way.