Foot in the Door: Biglaw paralegal?
Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2018 7:52 pm
Not directly related to law school admissions but this is the most relevant forum for my concern.
I find myself leaning more and more towards the idea of working for about three years in Houston while my fiancée gets her M.D. However, any old job isn't worth foregoing law school to me and said job should not only cover the opportunity cost but also be relevant and give me skills that translate to law practice. I've been looking for federal law enforcement jobs in Houston but they seem far and few between and I need the career in within a year to make it worth it. I've considered CPS worker/ Child Support officer but that's never been part of the plan and the pay and experience seems marginal at best.
The only other job I can see myself doing in Houston before I go to law school in north Texas is a biglaw paralegal. I think the job is a natural complement to any future attorneys resume, and it would help me decide if Biglaw really is what it is cracked up to be. So my question is this: I know theres about a dozen or so biglaw firms in H-town (BB, V&E, Jones Day, et al) but do they hire newly graduated B.S's? How long is the hiring process? Is there always a spot somewhere for a biglaw paralegal applicant or are they as rare as associate offers?
I admit I don't know as much about big law as I should so I've begun my googling but any information from you guys is appreciated. Thanks.
I find myself leaning more and more towards the idea of working for about three years in Houston while my fiancée gets her M.D. However, any old job isn't worth foregoing law school to me and said job should not only cover the opportunity cost but also be relevant and give me skills that translate to law practice. I've been looking for federal law enforcement jobs in Houston but they seem far and few between and I need the career in within a year to make it worth it. I've considered CPS worker/ Child Support officer but that's never been part of the plan and the pay and experience seems marginal at best.
The only other job I can see myself doing in Houston before I go to law school in north Texas is a biglaw paralegal. I think the job is a natural complement to any future attorneys resume, and it would help me decide if Biglaw really is what it is cracked up to be. So my question is this: I know theres about a dozen or so biglaw firms in H-town (BB, V&E, Jones Day, et al) but do they hire newly graduated B.S's? How long is the hiring process? Is there always a spot somewhere for a biglaw paralegal applicant or are they as rare as associate offers?
I admit I don't know as much about big law as I should so I've begun my googling but any information from you guys is appreciated. Thanks.