| Paralegal degrees can be either two year or four year. Programs emphasize courses in legal research techniques, but also cover legal specialties, such as real estate, probate, litigation, family law, and criminal law. In today's legal system paralegals work closely with attorneys. Both occupations perform many of the same tasks. | |
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| Paralegal employment in the US | |
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| Total (2000) 188,000; Median
Annual Earnings (2000) $35,360; Job Growth (thru 2010) 21 to 35% |
