Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

Paralegal/legal secretary/legal assistant ???

  • 15-08-2017 6:48pm
    #1
    Holmsie_95
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19 ✭


    How do I become a paralegal/legal secretary/legal assistant in Ireland without a law degree?
    I have an unrelated level 8 degree, but I have a huge interest in the law and I'd like to go down the solicitor route, but unfortunately I don't have the money for it at all right now.
    I was thinking of trying one of the above jobs and saving for a few years first, or even just sticking to one of the above jobs indefinitely if I end up really enjoying it!

    Any advice/tips on how to get this kind of job without a legal degree? Or would it be worth my while doing a one-year level 6 degree or something first?

    Any people with any of the above careers who can share their experiences?


Comments

  • #2
    Claw Hammer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,667 ✭✭✭Claw Hammer


    Holmsie_95 wrote: »
    How do I become a paralegal/legal secretary/legal assistant in Ireland without a law degree?
    I have an unrelated level 8 degree, but I have a huge interest in the law and I'd like to go down the solicitor route, but unfortunately I don't have the money for it at all right now.
    I was thinking of trying one of the above jobs and saving for a few years first, or even just sticking to one of the above jobs indefinitely if I end up really enjoying it!

    Any advice/tips on how to get this kind of job without a legal degree? Or would it be worth my while doing a one-year level 6 degree or something first?

    Any people with any of the above careers who can share their experiences?
    Many firms do not want over qualified or over ambitious legal secretaries or paralegals. I know of a qualified barrister working as a legal typist who didn't tell the employers about the qualification. The best thing to have is a high typing speed and high heels.


Advertisement