[blindLaw] Applying for Jobs in Legal Field

[Adhy Singh]

Hey Caleb, thanks for your message. Yes I would love to hop on a phone call
with you to discuss this further. My number is 512-415-0590. Send me a text
and let’s set up a time to speak. Thank you again.
Sincerely,
Adhy Singh

On Mon, Dec 8, 2025 at 10:45 PM Caleb Smith via BlindLaw <
blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Do you want to try and have a phone call in the next few days?
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Dec 5, 2025, at 6:03 PM, Marina Rake via BlindLaw <
> blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >
> > 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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