Career fit quiz

Is Paralegal the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the paralegal career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the paralegal job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I like research and writing
Statement 2 of 8I’m extremely detail-oriented
Statement 3 of 8I’m interested in law but don’t want law school (yet)
Statement 4 of 8I can manage deadlines carefully
Statement 5 of 8I keep information confidential
Statement 6 of 8I can stay calm under pressure
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 6 months to 2 years training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $62,890 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Paralegals support lawyers by conducting legal research, drafting documents, organizing files and evidence, managing deadlines and communicating with clients and courts, but they cannot give legal advice.

  • Conduct legal and factual research
  • Draft pleadings, motions, correspondence and contracts for attorney review
  • Organize and manage case files and discovery documents
  • Track deadlines and maintain the case calendar
  • Prepare exhibits, trial binders and closing documents

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