Tuesday’s Tip: Advance Your Education

Do you dream of employment in a well-respected, lucrative and rewarding legal position? In the legal field, degrees are important and one of the surest ways to advance your career and boost your income is through higher education.

Depending on your interests, time, motivation, budget and long-term career plans, you can advance your education in the legal field in a number of ways, including a(n):

• Distance learning program – Distance learning programs for legal professionals, particularly paralegals, have grown in recent years.
• Associate's degree – If you are just beginning your career, an associate’s degree is one way to get your foot in the door.
• Bachelor's degree – A bachelor’s degree in legal studies or related field is a great stepping stone to law school or a paralegal career.
• Law-related certification – Many legal professionals, such as paralegals and legal secretaries, can obtain certifications to further their legal careers.
• Juris Doctorate – Law degree.
• LL.M. (Masters of Laws) – This internationally recognized postgraduate law degree provides specialized training in a specific area of law such as tax or intellectual property.

With the slowing economy, competition for legal jobs is intense. To boost your employment prospects, invest in your education. It will be money well-spent.