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Is work experience commensurate with having a college degree?

Fatdude427 asked:


I am a legal assistant from Georgia. I am certified as such. I only have a few months experience thus far.

Being that I do not have a college degree, I sometimes wish I did. I haven’t been able to earn the respect of my employers (two so far).

If I were to start working at a lawfirm soon, and I end up having five solid years of experience as a legal assistant, is that experience comparable to having, say, a bachelor’s degree in prelaw? I mean, would an employer/law firm consider me as being as valuable as someone with a four year degree if I had the work experience?

Which is better, specifically, in helping to earn decent money in this particular arena: experience, or education?

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2 Responses to “Is work experience commensurate with having a college degree?”

  1. chebrew2000 on March 22nd, 2009 4:06 pm

    A college degree is always valuable. Coupled with your work experience, you should get a big pay spike. You could probably get the degree online. It’s always worth it, to get a degree.

  2. kapn on March 26th, 2009 2:03 am

    Education……..opens doors…….