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There are a couple of different ways you can break into the biz. Option 1 is to go through a paralegal program in a community college and get an associate’s degree. Option 2 - if you’ve already got your bachelor’s (let’s say you finally realized the dancing thing isn’t going to work out), you can earn your certificate in paralegal studies without having to attend too much more school. Option 3 - find a college that straight-up offers a degree in paralegal studies. Option 4 - find an employer who is willing to bring you up and train you from scratch. Option 5 – steal the diploma for a paralegal job from someone’s house, use white out and then fill in your name (not recommended).

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