what classes do you have to take in high school to become a paralegal?
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science,math,algebra,history,(social studies).
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i'm going to school right now for paralegal. you will be involved in cases, know the law, and be the attorney's right hand person. make sure you get an associates' degree rather than a certificate.....more job options for you. this career will give you plenty of opportunity for growth. good luck!!!
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As a paralegal, I can do anything your attorney can do except represent you in court.  I cannot accept a case, set a fee, or give legal advice.  I must know a wide variety of legal concepts, be organized, have an understanding of state and local rules, be diplomatic and trustworthy.  I also have a Bachelor of Science degree with a paralegal major...not necessary but it gives a great edge when competing for a job.
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I'm assuming that you are referring to NCLB's requirement that paras have at least two years of college or an associate's degree.  I'm not sure that 30 hours meets that requirement, though.\n\nLogically, the next certificate you would hold would be a TEACHING certificate after getting a degree.  From there, there are different routes to certification, including the tradional route of completing an approved program of study in education or an alternative route such as Teach for America\n\nGood luck in your studies!  The pay for teachers, while not great, is considerably higher than for a para!
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Get good grades in high school and college.  Do well on the LSAT.  Be involved in college in more than just classes.  BE GOOD in college.  Know that when you go to take your Bar Exam, you actually have to find "character witnesses" (and yes, that is plural) who do not share your last name, that will vouch for your good character.  Realize that the profession you are going into has higher standards for you than most people do!
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Make sure that the school you are enrolling in is regionally accredited. That is very important because it means that it is regionized by other colleges (for transfer credit and higher degrees) as well as by employers as a valid education. Try the school Thomas Edison State College. They offer online degrees with a variety of courses to try out. Their cost isn't very expensive. They are regionally accredited and offer federal financial aid. If you want you can take a bunch of your elective courses with them and transfer them to a paralegal studies program. Good luck! Their website is www.tesc.edu .
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Depends on the firm.  Some firms will hire you with only a high school diploma.  Others may require experience in an area, and some may require a certificate or an associates degree.
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I am currently enrolled in the Kaplan University BS in Paralegal Studies program. It is a terrific program. Tuition is $305 per credit hour for 180 credit hours for a total of $54,900. I know that this number is very daunting, but there is lots of financial aid available. Hope this helps
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You can become a Firefighter without going through Paramedic school. Normally, at an accident, the Fire Dept shows up in case extraction is needed using Hurst tools or to make sure there is no danger of a fire due to gasoline leakage. At least that's how it is here in Florida. Wish ya luck. Honored profession. :)
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you should be able to access the high school curriculum from your l.e.a. (local education authority)...work from this and you can't go wrong....hope this helps
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Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts with a focus in Law & Paralegal\n\nI am the Legal Officer at my job.
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I would assume a general business math class, but generally whatever school they get their pre-law degree requires to fulfill their general education requirements.
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I am in school right now for this. I am getting an associates in Paralegal (2 years), but then I am transferring to a four year program. You can get a job with the two year, but most employers prefer the four year ones I think. Also, most employers prefer experience over education.
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You need to go to a 4 year university and major in elementary education.  If your high school has a teacher academy for students, you could enroll in that.  That would give you a head start, and may count towards some of your college classes.
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I don't think there is anything specific you would need in high school as long as you take all the general classes like math science english with whatever electives.  It's only when you're in college do the courses really matter. High school only preps you for stuff. Regardless of whether you take bio or not, you're still gonna need college level bio, anatomy, kinesiology, organic chem, etc.  Even with advanced classes in high school you can't bypass those classes. At best you can skip like the general bio/chem but that's after you take AP classes.  In order to decide your interest, the BEST way to figure out whether you would like something or not is to volunteer. TRUST ME because it will save a lot of wasted time in college taking classes you won't want.  I spent about 2.5 years taking advanced chem/bio/physics thinking I wanted to be in the sciences to have it all go to waste. I wish I spent more time exploring different careers in high school to at least determine what I didn't like.  Picking a career is tough and only the rare few will find the things they truly love and enjoy.  GOOD LUCK!
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I'd check at some local colleges to see what kind of paralegal classes they offer.  There's some resources online to sign up for concordance and summation classes, but it really depends on what your location is.  Hope this was of some help.
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Each state is different.  I live in Florida, here you must be at least 18, a high school graduate or GED holder, and of good ethical character.  Unless you are an attorney, you must take a 63 hour course and pass a test at the end of the class.  After your application, together with fee and fingerprints, is approved, then you can take the state exam.  Obtain a 75 on that test and viola, you have your license.  Each state is different, but I think overall the requirements are similar.  In Colorado, for example, you must take over 100 hours of class, but the steps are the same.