What happens when you break a paralegal commitment?
Asked by Preston
I just graduated from college and am thinking of working as a paralegal. However, these jobs usually require 2 year commitments, but I am planning to go to law school next fall. What happens when you break one of these time commitments?

Best Answer:
Find a job that does not require a committment. Not all law firms will require this. However, if you cannot find one without a committment explain your situation, they are sure to understand as they will know that you will not be able to work full time as a law student.
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Answered by It'sMe

Only the mega-law firms have those 2 year commitments. I'd recommend going to a smaller firm or taking a job through a temporary agency.
Answered by Marie

Take the job and then quit when you get into the best law school possible. Things do happen and it is not like they are giving you a signing bonus that you would have to repay if you left. They cannot involuntarily keep you either, [13th amendment]. Understand that in law it is always business and loyalty has no place in it except to the client. If you are ever fired, by the time you hear about it they have already locked out your computer and will escort you out that minute. There is no loyalty ever shown to you by the firm, that includes when you are an attorney as well. Understand however that as a young attorney that that firm will be one less possible employer out there because you resigned early. Good luck in gaining experience and beginning your legal studies.
Answered by Prof. PM

The reason they have a two year commitment, is to prevent people who are going to go on to law school from coming in and leaving rapidly. Turn-over is high, and the better firms pay Paralegals well (with experience). Like people said, find another firm which doesn't have such requirement and be honest with them from the beginning.
Answered by cabolissa