Legal Question in Legal Ethics in New York
Legal research
Attention:
I have a very basic question: I am interested in working for lawyers doing legal research either on a permanent full-time or contractual basis. I have a B.A. in Political Science and a Master's degree in Library and Information Science. However, I do not have any legal experience or training. Do I need additional training such as becoming certifified as a paralegal? Or, can I try to obtain such a position with the degrees that I have?
Asked on 2/22/01, 2:44 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Charles Aspinwall
Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC
Re: Legal research
Neither degree by itself would seem to qualify you for (1) mastery of the vocabulary of the law, and (2) legal research, both of which are mandatory for a legal assistant.
Obviously a certified paralegal has an advantage when applying for such jobs.
Answered on 4/05/01, 9:02 am
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