What is better, a paralegal degree or a law degree?

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I just recently left the workforce to take care of my kids and think about whether I want to go back to school or not. I currently have a bachelor's in Business, but I like law, and was wondering if it was worth it to either go to law school, or just get a paralegal degree. I used to be in banking, but considering the current crisis, I was thinking it would be better to think ahead at what careers are on the rise for the future if I ever decide to go back, which I haven't totally ruled out.
 
You have to be pretty smart to be a lawyer and the board exam is hard to pass, too. Maybe being a paralegal, like a stenographer, would be less demanding and easier since you have kids, and it doesn't take as long to learn as being a lawyer does, of course. You can spend the next 10 years studying part time to be a lawyer and maybe just a year or two to be a paralegal. Good luck.
 
You have to be pretty smart to be a lawyer and the board exam is hard to pass, too. Maybe being a paralegal, like a stenographer, would be less demanding and easier since you have kids, and it doesn't take as long to learn as being a lawyer does, of course. You can spend the next 10 years studying part time to be a lawyer and maybe just a year or two to be a paralegal. Good luck.
 
A law degree is certainly the better route to education, however for some, making the expense of the degree work in the real world is unobtainable. You need to balance the pros and cons of the cost/debt and three years of your life with the realistic opportunities when you graduate.

If you have no real desire to become an attorney, then there are other professions that you can enter with a law degree such as research, teaching, technical writing, analyst, management, consult, arbitration etc.If none that you find are appealing, then perhaps a paralegal is good route and a glimpse into law for those who are a little unsure, it is only a two year degree and actually pays quite well considering that.
 
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