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Individuals wishing to work in the paralegal field typically will need one of the following: a paralegal certificate, a college degree, the CLA credential, or experience in the legal field. Some large law firms and corporate legal departments seek job candidates with both a college degree and a paralegal certificate.
Basic Paralegal Certification Requirements Certification: Certification isn't mandatory, but the Texas Board of Legal Specialization offers voluntary certification options. Age: 18 years or older.
The duration of paralegal education programs in Texas varies significantly. Certificate programs can take around six months to a year, while earning an associate's degree typically takes two years and a bachelor's degree takes four years.
Authorized by the Supreme Court of Texas, the Texas Board of Legal Specialization certifies attorneys in 20 specific areas of law and paralegals in six specific areas.
The State Bar of Texas' Paralegal Division is a statewide organization for legal assistants.
No. Attorneys don't care what school a paralegal went to. Their job is to take on much of the mundane office work so the attorney can concentrate on preparing for trials, and interviewing new clients.
Paralegal program consisting of a minimum of 18 semester credit hours of which 18 hours are substantive legal courses in addition to a minimum of 45 semester credit hours of general college curriculum courses. Two additional years of actual paralegal experience under the supervision of a licensed attorney.