| With a science background how easy is it for me to be a legal secretary at a big law firm?

With a science background how easy is it for me to be a legal secretary at a big law firm?

wwinny asked:


Well I graduated with a Biology degree from University of Virginia (a good school). Then I worked as a Biology research assistant at UVA, then MIT.
So I have extensive research skills. Problem is I lost interest in science a long time ago. Because in the academia we are expected to work over time without pay it is hard for me to take classes in the field I am interested in which is law.
I would very very much like to work for a big law firm as a legal secretary before I decide if I want to go to law school or not.

So how likely am I to get a job like that?

Any lawyers, HR personal out there?

Thanks!

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2 Responses to “With a science background how easy is it for me to be a legal secretary at a big law firm?”

  1. sureyeahfinewhatever on April 29th, 2009 3:23 am

    It is difficult given that you don’t have any experience. I would suggest you visit a recruitment agency that specialises in the legal field. You might have to start as a legal Receptionist or Juinor…p.s generally speaking you would need a typing speed of at least 65 wpm so start typing….good luck!

  2. rethinker on May 2nd, 2009 4:20 am

    I am not a lawyer but I do know that people with all sorts of degrees work in law because there are so many specialties in law. I am thinking that the field of environmental, medical, and patent law would have places for biologists. Some law firms might hire you to do research in your field for their cases. They need people who can talk to and understand expert witnesses. I would contact some law firms and ask about internships.