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  • Опубликовано: 30 окт 2024

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  • @TrinityEchevarria
    @TrinityEchevarria 11 месяцев назад +51

    omg, I'm so happy I found your page. I'm 20 and a criminal justice major with pre-law in mind since high school. The more I am in college the more I realize I am not a good test taker, this made me open to the idea of paralegal bc ik I love learning about the legal system, have a good work ethic, passionate, etc but the thought of all the test to be a lawyer make me anxious lol. Plus I don't want to just be getting adjusted in my career at 28-30 which most likely will push back my ability to start a family! I definitely think this could be a good career path for me too.

    • @TrinityEchevarria
      @TrinityEchevarria 11 месяцев назад

      This video was heaven sent lol

    • @CrystalHurt
      @CrystalHurt  11 месяцев назад +4

      Omg same! I don’t why tests seem so intimidating. I completely understand your reasoning behind second-guessing law school. It isn’t for everyone (but it’s good that you’re thinking of this now!). I will say that if you do decide to go for it in the future, make sure it’s what you want and that you’ll be able to give it your 110% effort.
      Are you finished with your pre-requisites? If so, what’s your fav Crim class this far?! So glad you found this video helpful ☺️

  • @ericafarner815
    @ericafarner815 Год назад +31

    Crystal! I just enrolled in the UCLA Extension paralegal training program and I'm OBSESSED with your videos!

    • @CrystalHurt
      @CrystalHurt  11 месяцев назад

      Aww thank you and Congrats!! That’s amazing! Wishing you the best of luck, you got this!
      😊🙌🏼

    • @gabrielaenyoutube
      @gabrielaenyoutube 7 месяцев назад +1

      How is it, Erica? Good?

  • @adriansullivan8634
    @adriansullivan8634 3 месяца назад +4

    This is super inspirational. I'm literally studying at a junior college now trying to get my degree in paralegal studies. My dream is to be a lawyer one day, but I want to get my foot in the door and gain as much experience as I can before going to law school and becoming a lawyer. I'm so glad that you found something that you can see yourself doing for a long time & I'm glad that you find your dream job! Keep up the excellent work

  • @aylinm
    @aylinm Год назад +12

    that's amazing! i graduated with a bachelor's degree in CJ about two years ago but had no idea what i wanted to do with it until this year i thought about being a paralegal so this was very helpful and inspirational tysm ^-^

    • @CrystalHurt
      @CrystalHurt  Год назад +1

      Congrats!! 🤍You should do a bit more research (or watch some of my other videos) so that you know what being a Paralegal entails. I would suggest looking up Paralegal programs near you! :) Thank you for watching!

  • @classicstorm
    @classicstorm 9 месяцев назад +7

    I am taking paralegal classes, so I'm glad I found your channel... it's taking me longer than I wanted to because I am paying for everything out of pocket...

    • @federal6616
      @federal6616 9 месяцев назад +2

      Should try your city employment services office. Ask them for training in the field and ask them to get a memorandum of understanding MOU with the school on your behalf for the purposes of training. I asked in my state and they will pay for it 7k. Loyola of new orleans

    • @classicstorm
      @classicstorm 9 месяцев назад

      @@federal6616 Thanks for this but it's pretty much too late I'm almost done...

    • @federal6616
      @federal6616 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@classicstorm No worries - glad you're almost done. Good luck!

    • @CrystalHurt
      @CrystalHurt  6 месяцев назад

      How are you classes going?! And I totally understand that, I paid part of my undergrad out of pocket. Sometimes things take time, and that’s okay. Everyone’s journey is different. Wishing you the best of luck! 😊

    • @CrystalHurt
      @CrystalHurt  6 месяцев назад

      I had no idea this was possible! Thank you for commenting this, I will let people know this info in my next video!

  • @joypressley4821
    @joypressley4821 2 месяца назад +6

    I'm in the Army and I'm planning on taking Paralegal studies in the Fall 2024

    • @CrystalHurt
      @CrystalHurt  2 месяца назад +1

      That's amazing, thank you for your services! And good luck on the Paralegal journey! Let me know if you have any questions along the way!

  • @itsshaquantv609
    @itsshaquantv609 5 месяцев назад +9

    I wanna be a paralegal but my degree is in English do you think I still have a good chance at becoming a paralegal? I just really realized that I wanna go into this field I always had an idea but I just finalized it for myself.

  • @Misskellymarie25
    @Misskellymarie25 4 месяца назад +3

    I just sign up for classes to become a paralegal.I am so happy to find your channel.Have a great day.

    • @CrystalHurt
      @CrystalHurt  3 месяца назад

      Yay, congrats!! That’s awesome, wishing you the best of luck! Let me know if you have any questions along your journey, I’d be happy to help ☺️

    • @Misskellymarie25
      @Misskellymarie25 3 месяца назад

      @@CrystalHurt Thank you so much.I am so excited about this journey I am on to become a Paralegal.I really love your videos help me a lot.Have a great day.

  • @niktherose
    @niktherose Год назад +9

    This was very helpful! As an entertainment paralegal, can you briefly explain your job responsibilities? I’m taking a paralegal studies course and I think I would enjoy working for an entertainment agency or something in that regard! Thank you for sharing your journey 💛🙏🏾

    • @CrystalHurt
      @CrystalHurt  Год назад +1

      Hi! Thank you so much for watching! 🤍 Yes, of course. I'll address this topic in my next Paralegal video, should be up by next Wed :)

  • @DanuelliaQuow
    @DanuelliaQuow 7 месяцев назад +4

    I'm waiting to hear if I'm accepted to do my Asc in Paralegal studies ! I just turned 25 and feeling a bit upset it took me so long to start this process but ty for the info!!!!

    • @CrystalHurt
      @CrystalHurt  6 месяцев назад +1

      I know I’m a bit late but I hope you got accepted!! Please keep me updated on your process! And please do not be upset or hard on yourself, be grateful that you realized now and are working towards it. Everyone’s journey is different and maybe not now, but soon you will realize why you’ve taken the path you have. Wishing you much success! 😊

  • @KrissKross92
    @KrissKross92 Год назад +4

    Crystal your story is so motivating 💛 and congratulations 🎉 on all your ventures ❤

    • @CrystalHurt
      @CrystalHurt  Год назад +1

      Aww, thank you so much! I appreciate you watching! 🤍

  • @Tiffanydymond
    @Tiffanydymond 6 месяцев назад +2

    I’m starting may13th … I love u ,your videos there so insightful. I’m super excited . I’m a practical nurse leaving the health field !

  • @jesssands5349
    @jesssands5349 2 месяца назад

    I watched one video, now want to binge watch all. You are articulate. I was wondering in what city or state you work in. Glad you mentioned it here. I am also in L.A. I wonder about the paralegal market. I get scared that I may not become employed in law with good pay. I need 4 more classes to complete my certification. Thank goodness I already have my Bachelor’s Long process for me, taking 2 classes a semester, because paying for it myself and family obligations. I can’t wait to be me certified and get in the field. These videos are excellent. Thank you so much!

  • @denisea2157
    @denisea2157 9 месяцев назад +1

    This was very helpful and motivating. Thank you for sharing your story! 💖

    • @CrystalHurt
      @CrystalHurt  9 месяцев назад +1

      I'm so glad this helped you! Thank you watching! 💕

  • @trulyteem
    @trulyteem Год назад +8

    would you say most paralegal jobs require a bachelor’s degree vs a associate? I was thinking about going to a two year but I heard most jobs want you to have at least a bachelor’s.

    • @CrystalHurt
      @CrystalHurt  Год назад +8

      Hi! Thank you for watching! And yes, from my experience most jobs require you to have a Bachelor's Degree (sometimes even over a Paralegal Certificate). If you choose the Paralegal route or not, I think having a Bachelor's degree will definitely come in handy!

    • @camelwith1hump
      @camelwith1hump 5 месяцев назад

      It really depends on where you want to work and the attorney like some want a 4 year and a certificate or just a 4 year others don’t care what kind of degree you have as long as you have one some prefer to train on the job a secondary way attorneys do is promote experienced legal secretaries as far as cirtification by nala goes that’s completely voluntary but it will help notes: education is important but experience is key it’s a good idea to become a legal assistant legal secretary or file clerk before or while studying to become a paralegal an internship is a good way as well

  • @terrytep
    @terrytep Месяц назад

    Go Vikings and 49ers!!! The jails on wheels class with Dr. Ireland was my favorite class at Long Beach State. Professor Binnall classes were the toughest. I still don’t know why I took 3 of his classes lol.

    • @CrystalHurt
      @CrystalHurt  26 дней назад

      Omg Go 49ers!! 🙌🏼😊 I actually visited the twin tower jail with Dr. Schug’s forensic psychology class!! I also had Binnall for a couple of classes as well, ahah same but learned so much from him! What year did you finish at LB State?!

    • @terrytep
      @terrytep 26 дней назад

      I remember Dr. Shug. He had the study abroad class in Italy that I wanted to take but couldn’t afford lol. I transferred to CSULB in Spring of 2016 and graduated at the end of 2017.

  • @carlastigger6127
    @carlastigger6127 Год назад +10

    Hi! Can you share the starting pay in LA? I’m starting a paralegal program at Chaffey College in Rancho this week!

    • @CrystalHurt
      @CrystalHurt  Год назад

      Hi! Thank you so much for watching! Yes, of course, I'll address this topic in my next Paralegal video, should be up by next Wed :)

  • @DWORLD-do6sy
    @DWORLD-do6sy 9 месяцев назад +1

    FILE CLERKS GET NO LOVE OR RESPECT 😥😔😩. GLAD YOU MADE IT TO THE OTHER SIDE 👌. I WORKED AT MILBANK IN LITIGATION 🤓 LONG HOURS AND LOTS OF LEGAL PERSONALITIES TO REMIND YOU THAT YOU ARE NOTHING BUT A GLORIFIED FILE CLERK (EVEN IF YOU CAN DO ALL THE WORK THAT A PARALEGAL CAN DO). ITS A VERY PRESTIGIOUS JOB ON THE SURFACE BUT YOU HAVE TO BE STRONG INTERNALLY AND SAVVY MENTALLY.
    CONGRATULATIONS 😍🖤😎👌✌️

  • @itsallaboutmorra3939
    @itsallaboutmorra3939 5 месяцев назад +3

    So you have a minor/major and paralegal degree that’s the path I’m currently on now just not the same order I’m going to a Community College in my state to earn my paralegal degree then plan to attend a 4 year university for for my bachelors in political science and minor in social science my goal is to become a lawyer as well. So when you do a major and minor do you need less credits for the minor like is easy to obtain both? How many credits is needed for a minor?

    • @CrystalHurt
      @CrystalHurt  3 месяца назад

      Hi! I think that’s a great path to be on! Just curious, what made you want to go to paralegal school first? I haven’t heard of anyone doing that before! And yes, to receive my minor I believe it was an extra 6-8 courses if I’m not mistaken. Because I wanted to finish faster I also opted to study abroad for a summer which I was able to take 3 of my minor classes within a few months so that was helpful! Wishing you the best of luck!

  • @noneother6867
    @noneother6867 6 месяцев назад +3

    Great content.
    Asking for a friend:
    1) Does paralegal certification from an ABA accredited institution (as against non-ABA accredited schools schools) make a/any difference as to whether you get a chance at being employed at a fairly reputable firm/company/agency?
    2) Do foreign law degree/foreign qualified lawyers with US paralegal certification stand any chance (at all) venturing into this field?

    • @samanthasalazar1422
      @samanthasalazar1422 5 месяцев назад

      I would love to know the awnser to the first question as well! I currently attend a 4 year university, but I'm thinking of switching careers. I saw that a local community college has a paralegal studies degree, with it being a 3 year program (2 years paralegal studies then 1 year for the certification). I do wonder though if getting my degree and certification from a community college may affect my job prospects...

  • @gabbygentile8446
    @gabbygentile8446 8 месяцев назад +1

    Long Beach city! Woot! Vikings baby!

    • @CrystalHurt
      @CrystalHurt  6 месяцев назад

      Yes! Even though I was there for only a year I LOVED that school!

  • @MaNijahTanner
    @MaNijahTanner 7 месяцев назад +1

    Hi! I’m interested in becoming a paralegal and the school I’m applying to is mentioning two programs offered: one that’s NALA approved and one that’s not. I wanted to know did you sit for the exam and is it necessarily required to become a paralegal?

    • @CrystalHurt
      @CrystalHurt  6 месяцев назад +1

      Hi!! I answered this question in my Q&A Part 4 that I uploaded today! :)

  • @Imani_li
    @Imani_li Год назад +3

    I love this video ! Congratulations on your big girl job 🩷 🎉

    • @CrystalHurt
      @CrystalHurt  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much, and thanks for watching! I appreciate the support. 🤍

    • @Imani_li
      @Imani_li Год назад

      @@CrystalHurtHi Crystal you should do a video on tips passing the LSAT

  • @SamoyaOgden
    @SamoyaOgden 8 месяцев назад +1

    I'm on the journey as well. @Emory. My undergrad and masters track was completely different than my passion. What city or metro are you doing paralegal work in?

    • @CrystalHurt
      @CrystalHurt  6 месяцев назад

      That’s great, wishing you the best on your new journey! I’m a paralegal in the greater Los Angeles area. Thank you for supporting my channel!

  • @robbien.3964
    @robbien.3964 3 месяца назад

    How important do you think it is to try to get into the best/an ABA accredited school? Do you think it would be less essential for someone with related experience and a bachelor's degree?

  • @missGGG
    @missGGG 16 дней назад

    Hi, quick question Can i become a paralegal in the US , with an honours degree from my country, Namibia to be exact

    • @CrystalHurt
      @CrystalHurt  14 дней назад +1

      Hi! And yes, you can!! I would suggest taking a paralegal program (they typically don’t last longer than 1 year). Once you’ve completed that you’d be more than qualified to become a paralegal!

    • @missGGG
      @missGGG 5 дней назад

      ​@@CrystalHurtthank you so much for you response, will look into that❤❤❤

  • @madison5545
    @madison5545 8 месяцев назад +1

    My major is philosophy can I still be a paralegal or would I have to switch my major

    • @CrystalHurt
      @CrystalHurt  6 месяцев назад +1

      Yes, you can! I touch on this a bit in my Q&A Part 4 that I uploaded today. As long as you have a degree and some experience in the legal field, you should be good. What're your next steps after getting your degree?

    • @madison5545
      @madison5545 6 месяцев назад

      @@CrystalHurt My next steps would be to go to go to a community college for paralegal studies and get an associates degree --- however it will be financially challenging to obtain.

  • @Garrrrrishere
    @Garrrrrishere 4 месяца назад +1

    How long does it take to be proficient in a field once you pick it?

    • @CrystalHurt
      @CrystalHurt  3 месяца назад

      I would say almost immediately, paralegal courses are a fraction of law school so not nearly as much debt (if you take out a loan for your paralegal courses).

  • @DiningWithVarsityStudents
    @DiningWithVarsityStudents 10 месяцев назад

    Hey is it possibly for me to become a paralegal in your country if I have qualifications from South Africa?

  • @LittleParalegalsChildcare
    @LittleParalegalsChildcare 4 месяца назад

    There legal assistants working in law firms that paid less and have earned the title without certificate it’s sad after getting the degree you have work basically fir the legal assistant who has no education

    • @CrystalHurt
      @CrystalHurt  3 месяца назад

      That’s unfortunate to hear, this hasn’t been my experience whatsoever. In fact, at a firm I worked at prior, I had a legal assistant assigned to assist me. 😊 All depends.

  • @shadaygordon8503
    @shadaygordon8503 11 месяцев назад +1

    Hey,I’m a political science major do you think thats a good major to get in with?

    • @CrystalHurt
      @CrystalHurt  11 месяцев назад +1

      Hey! Yes, it’s a great major! Poli Sci was almost my major but I was more intrigued with learning about the criminal justice system. Good Luck!

  • @kreativexpressions
    @kreativexpressions 4 месяца назад +1

    How long are the courses?

    • @CrystalHurt
      @CrystalHurt  3 месяца назад +1

      Great question! For the program I took, each corse was roughly 3 weeks to a month.

  • @classicstorm
    @classicstorm 9 месяцев назад

    How did you get a job as a file clerk?... I'm trying to get my foot in the door...

    • @CrystalHurt
      @CrystalHurt  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much for your question. I will answer it in my next Paralegal video coming this week, stay tuned! 🙌🏼

    • @classicstorm
      @classicstorm 9 месяцев назад

      @@CrystalHurt thanks if you can answer it with someone with zero experience that would be helpful...

    • @CrystalHurt
      @CrystalHurt  9 месяцев назад

      @@classicstorm Yes, of course. Do you have any education past HS? Also, what is your work experience thus far?

    • @classicstorm
      @classicstorm 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@CrystalHurt well yeah I'm in school right now to become a paralegal but I have zero office experience...I've only worked as a cook...

    • @DWORLD-do6sy
      @DWORLD-do6sy 9 месяцев назад

      HOW DO YOU BECOME A FILE CLERK IN A LAW FIRM?
      A FILE CLERK NEEDS TO LEARN THE DIFFERENT DOCUMENTS COLLECTED AND ASSOCIATED WITH VARIOUS PRACTICES OF LAW AND ALSO THE GENERAL ELEMENTS OF LEGAL FILES (I.E., CORRESPONDENCE, DRAFTS, NOTES AND ORIGINALS). KEEP IN MIND THAT ALL FILE CLERKS ARE MANAGING THE DOCUMENTS AND DATA GENERATED BY THE PARTICULAR BUSINESS/CORPORATION.
      KNOWLEDGE OF ORGANIZING BY ALPHA-NUMERICAL SCHEMES OF THE CLIENT ACCOUNT NUMBERS IS CRUCIAL TO EVERY ASPECT OF SORTING MULTIPLE FORMS MEDIA AND INFORMATION FOR EACH ENTITY.
      A BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF COMPUTERS WITH WORD, EXCEL AND ACCESS IS A BONUS. THERE IS SPECIFIC LEGAL RECORDKEEPING SOFTWARE THAT YOU WILL BE TRAINED ON TO MANAGE THE DIGITAL AND DATA ASPECTS OF BEING A FILE CLEARK.
      LASTLY, BEING A VERY PERSONABLE PERSON (CUSTOMER SERVICE ORIENTED BUT NO CLIENT CONTACT) THAT CAN DEAL WITH THE INTERNAL CLIENT: PARALEGALS, SECRETARIES AND LAWYERS (ALONG WITH OTHER LEGAL SUPPORT STAFF -FROM MAILROOM TO ACCOUNTING STAFF) IS BENEFICIAL TO THRIVING AT THE LEGAL FILE CLERK POSITION.
      CONGRATULATIONS ON TAKING YOUR FIRST STEP TO LEARN WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A FIILE CLERK AND WORK IN LAW FIRMS.

  • @StarlahMutiny
    @StarlahMutiny 4 месяца назад

    Waiiittt what community college has that program you went to?

    • @CrystalHurt
      @CrystalHurt  4 месяца назад +2

      A lot of community colleges in LA county have them! I myself was considering going to El Camino Community College at first (the program there was cheaper too of course).

  • @Nation1staboveall
    @Nation1staboveall 6 месяцев назад

    Can some brief this as not able to understand

  • @alexiahammond5051
    @alexiahammond5051 Месяц назад

    Do you know your MBTI?

    • @CrystalHurt
      @CrystalHurt  26 дней назад

      Is this the Myers-Briggs test? If so, no I do not! Lol

    • @alexiahammond5051
      @alexiahammond5051 25 дней назад

      @@CrystalHurt Yes! Oh mannn, I am so curious.