Paralegal Occupation is Still a Rising Star!

Gail Armatys — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:00:00 GMT

Here it is. Bad news/good news.

The bad news is, the nation is still in a recession. The good news is, the paralegal field is still growing.

Since you are on this website and reading this article, then you or someone you know is probably interested in a legal career. As indicated by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics in the Occupational Outlook Handbook, this profession is "projected to grow 28 percent through 2018, much faster than the average for all occupations".

The Handbook states that the demand for paralegals is growing because employers want to reduce costs and increase the "availability and efficiency of legal services by hiring paralegals to perform tasks once done by lawyers. Demand for paralegals also is expected to grow as an expanding population increasingly requires legal services".

If you are interested in the law or have thought about going to law school but just aren't sure or aren't ready, you need to check into getting a high quality, formal education that will provide you with the best employment opportunities in the field.

To find out more about the paralegal job outlook go to http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos114.htm.

To find out more about the Center and how we can help you begin your legal career call 800-446-6931 or email us at info@paralegal.edu.

21-Jan-10 12:00 PM

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Paralegal Occupation is Still a Rising Star!