Came across a job posting that said, and I quote, “No plans to attend law school at any point in the future”. Seems pretty wild. I’ve had interviews where I’m asked if I’m planning to go within 3-5 years but saying you can’t at all seems a bit concerning, no?

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I wouldn't be concerned by thus. I'd actually appreciate it. I like growing within the position and I feel like people assume the next step is becoming a lawyer, but that's not my path and I hate when people assume it is.

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I think this makes sense. Many paralegals plan to go to law school, and there are short-term paralegal programs at lots of firms built on this understanding, but career paralegals are incredibly valuable and needed. The firm is being upfront that they’re looking for someone whose career is being a paralegal; they aren’t looking for someone whose career plans would have them leave in a few years at most.

I think it makes sense, to be honest. They don't want to hire just to have to hire again in a couple of months.

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Assuming that my team works from Pune (and i like the job scope) but would like to relocate to Bangalore office (hometown) once the team stabilizes and processes are in place.

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