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Paralegals Can Become Attorneys. There are paralegals who have become attorneys, and you can tooâ¦if youâre willing to commit yourself to a few more years of hard work. The major benefit to advancing from a paralegal to an attorney is that itâs not that big of a career stretch. You are already doing most of the work of an attorney right now.
A bachelor's degree in legal studies prepares you to be a paralegal, also known as a legal assistant. Keep reading to learn about a paralegal's job duties, education requirements, salary and job outlook. Schools offering Juris Doctor degrees can also be found in these popular choices.