Do you want to be a paralegal? It's a great career choice! But what does it take to become one?
Paralegals are in high demand, and in this video, I'll share some tips on how to become one.
In North Carolina, it is not required to have a paralegal certificate in order to work as a paralegal, but it can certainly help. Paralegals may voluntarily choose to become certified and use one of the following titles: North Carolina Certified Paralegal, North Carolina State Bar Certified Paralegal, Paralegal Certified by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Paralegal Certification, or NCCP.
Educational requirements for North Carolina certification are: an associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree in paralegal studies; a juris doctorate degree from a law school; or an associate or bachelor’s degree in another filed complemented by a post-baccalaureate certificate in paralegal studies.
00:00 - Intro 00:55 - Certification 01:38 - Traditional School Route 02:58 - The Career Shift Route 03:36 - Zero Experience Route 05:18 - Skills You Need 07:20 - Closing Advice
