Been feeling like a fraud lately at my firm, like no matter what I do it isn’t enough. I know was “promoted” from an admin to paralegal only because if they didn’t I would’ve walked years ago. With that promotion came NO training or development despite me asking. I’ve been applying for a new role but feel like I’ll fail at that one too. Just feel stuck in a never ending cycle.

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If your firm offers educational reimbursement, find an ABA-approved junior college or state college that offers a degree in Paralegal Studies. If they won't train you, do it for yourself. You'll be glad you did.

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Is there any stipend or budget for you to use in professional development? Focus on the things you are doing well, I’m sure there’s something! And then make a plan for what you’d like to improve. A lot easier when companies actually help you do this, but unfortunately not everywhere does.

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