Debra Said:

I am not able to get a job because I am getting rejected for being overqualified. Can I do anything legal?

We Answered:

I'm sure you can, but illegal often pays better. Seriously: Why not consider working for yourself. I free-lanced as a technical writer/editor for years (1975-1992) and did quite well, although most of the money I now live on comes from successful investments in the stock market during the glorious Clinton years. Despite the economic debacle that has characterised the present administration, my money still makes more per annum than I ever made by working. You have about the same amount of education as I had, and in a more scientific field. (I was a communications/psych major with some graduate work in education.) I expect you could do quite well. Don't neglect to prepare for retirement early!

Claude Said:

How to go about getting a job in the legal field, when I am a student recieving myBS in paralegal studies?

We Answered:

Go through your school's internship program. That's the best way to get decent experience and find an employer who's willing to take a chance on someone who doesn't have a degree yet. Of course you can apply outside of the internship program, but generally law offices don't have the time and money to take on an untrained paralegal unless they already have a special arrangement with your school.

If you are planning on law school, however, your best bet would be to switch majors. Paralegal studies is not good preparation for law school, and it's not generally respect by law schools. If it's too late to change your major, take as many traditional classes as possible for your electives - the more math & science classes you have for logical reasoning skills and serious writing classes (20-40 page papers) the better your transcripts will look to law schools.

Vanessa Said:

If you were me what would you do?

We Answered:

If you like writing and technical writing (and research)... think about becoming a grant writer. Many grant writers work for nonprofits, educational institutions and research institutions. (Some even work as independent contractors!)

Before you decide, go talk to a grant writer at your university/school (I know they have one... they ALL do! Check with the school's foundation or grant department.) Ask them about what they do, how they got their job, and what education or back ground they have.

I've listed a job description of a grant writer so you can get an idea of what they do.

Good luck!

Melinda Said:

Help!! Law Research Paper?

We Answered:

http://www.loc.gov/law/
http://www.lawguru.com/ilawlib/
http://www.law.harvard.edu/library/
http://library.lawschool.cornell.edu/
http://www.findlaw.com


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