[blindLaw] Applying for Jobs in Legal Field

[Marina Rake]

Hi all,

Caleb, in response to your question - no, I have not received any other responses yet.

Adhy, thank you so much for adding your experiences with the job search. I have been facing those exact challenges. Most, if not all, job postings for paralegals and/or legal assistants show a requirement or preference for applicants with a certification, which I do not have. I have submitted my application anyway but do not hear back from employers. As you stated, is it worthwhile getting a paralegal or legal assistant certification even with my main goal of getting accepted into a JD program?

Thanks,
Marina

> On Dec 4, 2025, at 10:02 AM, Adhy Singh via BlindLaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi, good morning! I had the same questions actually. I’ve also been trying
> to get employment at law firms, and I have the same skills you do that
> could be helpful in office administration jobs, but unfortunately, for me,
> I haven’t been getting hired. I recently expanded my job search to include
> more Types of jobs, such as the teach for America, core, and legislative
> internships with senators and congressman. Hoping I can crack one of those,
> but so far no luck. Do any of you guys have any advice? It seems like all
> the legal jobs require some sort of certification, And I haven’t been
> having much luck on that end.
> Also, a friend of mine recommended a paralegal certificate that was
> available through UT Austin? Before I pay the money to take the course, and
> it’s not really cheap, I was wondering if you guys would recommend getting
> the certification or if it would be a waste of time? I’ve heard mixed
> opinions on this, especially because the vast majority of legal assistant
> jobs I’ve heard are pretty visual in nature. But I also want to make sure
> that I’m maximizing my chances of getting employment in the field. What do
> you guys think? Is it worthwhile to pursue this certification, or would I
> be better off without it? Thank you, and any advice would be greatly
> appreciated.
> Sincerely,
> Adhyayan Singh.
> 
> On Wed, Dec 3, 2025 at 11:04 PM Caleb Smith via BlindLaw <
> blindlaw at nfbnet.org <mailto:blindlaw at nfbnet.org>> wrote:
> 
>> Did you get responses? I mean, yeah, generally applying for paralegal and
>> secretary and legal assistant positions.
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Dec 2, 2025, at 10:56 AM, Marina Rake via BlindLaw <
>> blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi all,
>>> 
>>> Does anyone have recommendations, advice, and/or suggestions for entry
>> level jobs in the legal field? I am applying to several JD programs now but
>> am also in the job search and would like to start gaining some experience
>> in a law firm during the application process. Although I have not worked in
>> a legal position before, I have many professional skills that could be
>> useful for office administration, reception, secretarial duties, intake,
>> data entry, and research.
>>> 
>>> I am also wondering what strategies and tips are helpful in discussing
>> accommodations with employers in this field when I find positions of
>> interest.
>>> 
>>> Any advice is much appreciated!
>>> 
>>> Thank you,
>>> Marina
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