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Lawyers are human, therefore we can be racist, sexist, homophobic, etc. just like anyone else.
But I think that in your case there is a simpler answer. I'm guessing that you're indicating that you're a law student on your resume. Most lawyers I know wouldn't want to spend the time and resources hiring and training a paralegal/legal assistant who is going to be gone in a year or two because they've graduated law school and want to work as a lawyer.
This 100%
Based on your post, I think it may be worth doing law school full time. Additional experience as assistant/paralegal will not boost your resume, and you will have a higher-paying job after you graduate and take the Bar exam.
Working cause I didn’t take loans. But if I save enough I could transfer to full, true.
I’m doubting anyone even knows you’re foreign, especially since no one has gotten back to you - so I don’t think it’s racism at all.
I think it’s more that you’re a law student and attorneys are really looking for a long term assistant/paralegal.
It’s the worst to have to change/get new assistants. It’s a lot of work for the attorney and unpredictableness - it’s like an upheaval in our work lives, so we really don’t like doing that. We want someone that’s going to be good and be there long term.
It might sound crazy, but if you’re looking to get your foot in the door of a law firm that you might want to work at post-law school, you could apply for lower positions, like in their support services, hospitality, or similar jobs, and then make an effort to get to know attorneys there (an especially in their area you want to practice in, if you have any idea). I’ve seen this work. Those jobs are also more flexible in hours and working around school.
This is great advice. I work at a large firm and have watched record clerks, local resouurce assistants and other interns successfully complete law school, pass the bar, and become well-regarded associates at the firm.
What market are you in
Ah okay Columbus Ohio !
Depends what kind of paralegal you are.
The “analyst” type work is getting replaced fast. AI can already do case digging and first-pass research better and quicker, if you know how to use it properly.
But I wouldn’t trust AI with high-risk tasks like migration or mortgage forms. One mistake costs too much. That still needs an experienced human. Same with running submissions in court. AI can assist, not replace.
What’s still valuable is being niche and operational. If I hand you a migration file, you know the forms, what goes in them, where they go, and you can run the file with minimal supervision.
Add some reception, admin, and basic marketing support, and you’re still very useful.
But pure “send me the brief and I’ll give you thoughts” work is shrinking fast, even for lawyers.
Looking fir a job, is a job. Don't believe that its you. You are not the problem. Think about how many people are on linkedin or indeed applying for jobs. Again, you are not the problem. Continue to believe in yourself!! When the right job comes along its yours. The market is saturated with job seekers, companies closing, using AI instead of people. Not your fault. I had three different jobs in 2025. This is my second week on my new job, Im 64. If I can find a job, so can you. This is the thing, don't ever give up on yourself!!. Keep looking, keep believing in you.!!!