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Hi guys

So I have two options to choose from:
1) I can either continue to work as an SAT writing teacher
2) or start working as a paralegal at a law firm

Let's assume the stress level, pay, and hours are similar on both jobs.


If I work as a paralegal, I will get to work with family law attorneys, and potentially work on cases that involve domestic violence, child abuse, neglect, which is what I am passionate about. But I know that paralegal experience is extremely common on all law school applicants.

If I continue my work as SAT instructor, I can express my passion for working with/for children (maybe? maybe it doesn't?), but will not have any hands-on experience on actual child abuse/neglect cases.

Any advice on which one would be a better choice for me?

Thanks guys

username201 wrote:Hi guys

So I have two options to choose from:
1) I can either continue to work as an SAT writing teacher
2) or start working as a paralegal at a law firm

Let's assume the stress level, pay, and hours are similar on both jobs.


If I work as a paralegal, I will get to work with family law attorneys, and potentially work on cases that involve domestic violence, child abuse, neglect, which is what I am passionate about. But I know that paralegal experience is extremely common on all law school applicants.

If I continue my work as SAT instructor, I can express my passion for working with/for children (maybe? maybe it doesn't?), but will not have any hands-on experience on actual child abuse/neglect cases.

Any advice on which one would be a better choice for me?

Thanks guys

Seems like a pretty easy choice.

Humbert Humbert wrote:

username201 wrote:Hi guys

So I have two options to choose from:
1) I can either continue to work as an SAT writing teacher
2) or start working as a paralegal at a law firm

Let's assume the stress level, pay, and hours are similar on both jobs.


If I work as a paralegal, I will get to work with family law attorneys, and potentially work on cases that involve domestic violence, child abuse, neglect, which is what I am passionate about. But I know that paralegal experience is extremely common on all law school applicants.

If I continue my work as SAT instructor, I can express my passion for working with/for children (maybe? maybe it doesn't?), but will not have any hands-on experience on actual child abuse/neglect cases.

Any advice on which one would be a better choice for me?

Thanks guys

Seems like a pretty easy choice.

how so?

Why not do both? Isn't SAT prep mostly a nights and weekend type gig.

It depends on whether or not you're sure that you want to go to law school or want to be a lawyer. If you are unsure, then it may be best to work as a paralegal. Additionally, "common" doesn't mean it's a negative. Especially if you can show that is it an extension of your passions and you excelled. And if you can do both, then do so.

Assuming similar pay and stress levels, go paralegal. If you're turning down a job in which you think you'll be able to work on things you're passionate about, are you really that passionate about it? You get real-world legal experience and in the specific field you want to work in - seems to be an easy choice!

Disclaimer: I happen to be a paralegal applying to law school, so I may be a bit biased.

Hmm.. any other ideas?

Do both, no one tutors the SAT during normal business hours.