Do you want to be a paralegal? It's a great career choice! But what does it take to become one?

Paralegals are in high demand, and in this video, I'll share some tips on how to become one.

In North Carolina, it is not required to have a paralegal certificate in order to work as a paralegal, but it can certainly help. Paralegals may voluntarily choose to become certified and use one of the following titles: North Carolina Certified Paralegal, North Carolina State Bar Certified Paralegal, Paralegal Certified by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Paralegal Certification, or NCCP.

Educational requirements for North Carolina certification are: an associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree in paralegal studies; a juris doctorate degree from a law school; or an associate or bachelor’s degree in another filed complemented by a postbaccalaureate certificate in paralegal studies.


00:00 Intro
00:55 Certification
01:38 Traditional School Route
02:58 The Career Shift Route
03:36 Zero Experience Route
05:18 Skills You Need
07:20 Closing Advice