elcamino

I'm planning to work at a law firm after college for about 1-2 years before I attend law school. Which position should I look for, legal secretary or legal assistant? What's the difference? And what's a good way to look for these job openings, particularly at prestigious law firms.

elis.eliz

My advisor says trying to get some internship related to the field of your interest. I kinda think it's gonna be hard for a undergraduate to get experience. Any wisdom?

hmom5

Para legal. A good way to look is through your college's alumni network. Times are tough in big law right now, probably not a lot of hiring going on.

elis.eliz

thank you hmom5.

I would also suggest to get some experience from non-profit org or ngo org. Since most are un-paid, it might be easier to get an internship.

researchmaven

Paralegal in an area of your interest would be best. But as hmom5 said jobs are hard to find. My D's friend from a top 25 school graduated in May and just got a paralegal position after months of sending out resumes meeting with contacts, etc.