Question about finding a school, hope you mamas can help (X Posted)

[Katt2005]

I'm trying to venture into going to school. I'm working full time as of right now, but heard I'm losing my job, and honestly I don't really care for my job, its just REALLY good money, and the people are great. For some reason, my passion is law, but I seriously cannot afford law school, so I have decided on going for Paralegal studies. Okay, my question is how do I find a GOOD school for this. I know all the surrounding community colleges in my area offer it, and also the private schools, but who is GOOD? Anyone know how I can find this out, or anyone familiar with my area (detroit) and know a good school?
Thanks in advance mama's.

[Dragonfly]

Do you know any lawyers? If you do, definitely ask them. And I might be inclined to just call law firms and see if they recommend a specific program.


Good luck!

[green]

Well, I don't know but happen to be an advocate for the community college :thumb ! I would check those out first. If it is a well-run program (and you can most likely tell by visiting in person with the coordinator/director) then that is what I would do. Word of mouth is where I would start, pick a couple that seem worthy and visit with the director IN PERSON.

Best to you - Change is good! green

[Katt2005]

Thnaks mamas. I too would rather go to a cc, they are WAY cheaper. but as I was reading about getting jobs, it said that alot of the time when looking for paralegals, they go by what schooling you have and WHERE you attended. I didn't even think of calling my old lawyer or other ones, that is a great idea. Thanks mama's!!

[Haydee]

I'd vote for the CC too. Alot of the time you can get federal and state grants. My first two years at school the government paid for my schooling, books, and about $1000 per semester toward living expenses, and the only reason was that my financial aid exceeded the cost of the college. I'm a full time student, and if finances are looking to be a problem full time students don't have to work at all to recieve social services (medicaid, food stamps, etc) It sucks swallowing your pride and going down to get assistance, but I always think of it as borrowing someone's tax money to get on my feet and that I'll repay all of it out of my taxes when I get a good job and can support my family with my degree.