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Main Connect News 5 Reasons You Should Start a Legal Career

5 Reasons You Should Start a Legal Career

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Despite what you may have heard, a career in the legal field is challenging, but it can also be extremely rewarding. Entry-level roles are often paralegal or legal assistant. If you are organized, think analytically, and have good active-listening and communication skills, then a legal career may be for you.

 

The job employment outlook is high in BC

According to figures from the Government of Canada, the employment outlook for paralegal and related occupations is good, which can mean higher job security for those working in this field. Once you have proven yourself capable in this field, you can become invaluable to your current employer and future ones.

 

The field offers variety

 

Most roles in the legal field are career opportunities such as paralegal and legal administrative assistants. Paralegals prepare legal documents and conduct research to assist lawyers or other professionals. Legal administrative assistants perform a variety of secretarial and administrative duties in law offices, legal departments of large firm, real estate companies, land title offices, municipal, provincial, federal courts and government.

Earn your legal diploma in a little over a year

If you start studying at Vancouver Career College, you can graduate with your Paralegal diploma in 67 weeks. If you're looking to graduate sooner, you can complete the Legal Administrative Assistant program in 43 weeks.

 

Enjoy a Lifetime of Continuous Learning

 

Another perk of pursuing a career in this field is that it offers a lifetime of continuous learning. As the world and societies continue to evolve, so will the law. Hence, these positions in this field involve constantly keeping up with new laws and regulations.

 

Serves the Greater Good

 

The work that you do in this field truly makes a difference in others’ lives. For example, a paralegal helps locate findings within the law that lawyers can use to influence and impact the outcomes in people's lives and businesses. The feeling of helping others can reward you with an immense amount of satisfaction.

 

If pursuing a legal career seems like you would thrive in this industry then you can learn more about the diploma programs that we offer in the legal field.

 

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