Paralegals are sometimes called "legal assistants."

Many legal assistant programs are offered part-time, with day and evening classes.

Many law firms will only hire paralegals who have a bachelor's degree and a paralegal degree or certificate.

Many paralegals work for lawyers in law firms. However, as a paralegal you can also work in a courthouse, for a government agency, or for a legal department in a large company.

Paralegals often take "continuing legal education" (CLE) courses throughout their career. These classes keep paralegal's skills and knowledge up-to-date.

Lawyers have to pass a state bar exam to get their license to practice law. Paralegals don't need a license.