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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.
How to Become a Paralegal or Legal Assistant. Most paralegals and legal assistants have an associateâs degree or a certificate in paralegal studies. In some cases, employers may hire college graduates with a bachelorâs degree with no legal experience or specialized education and train them on the job.andidates can enroll in a community college paralegal program to earn an associateâs degree. A small number of schools also offer bachelorâs and master's degrees in paralegal studies. Those who already have a bachelorâs degree in another subject can earn a certificate in paralegal studies.