Paralegal Field Placement Analysis

The Paralegal program had helped me a great deal in preparing for placement. My placement involved Landlord and Tenant Board matters and Small Claims matters. Small Claims class allowed me to become familiar with the Rules of the Small Claims Court, as well as how to prepare legal forms. In addition, the Paralegal program provided me with a basic understanding of court procedures. For example, I attended a settlement conference at the Brampton Small Claims Court. In advocacy class, we had a mock settlement conference so I knew what to expect and what the objectives were. Residential Tenancies class, as well as administrative law, gave me a better understanding of how to read and interpret an Act and it’s regulations. There was one time when …show more content…
My placement provided me with a lot of hands-on learning. I got to work one on one under a paralegal so that I could get a complete and accurate picture of what a career as a paralegal is like. My desire has always been to advocate for people and to provide a vital service. One of the most enjoyable parts of my field placement was getting to see the immediate feedback from the clients and seeing how grateful they were. Another aspect of the field placement I enjoyed was the legal research. Working for Balatidis Legal Services was fast paced and engaging. However, I do not believe I am confident enough to go out into the workforce as a paralegal. Most of the cases I worked on had been ongoing for months, and sometimes years. I had wanted to see how a case was handled from start to finish. I wanted to practice speaking before a judge and learn how to deal with other lawyers and paralegals. I was able to make connections while working for Balatidis Legal Services, and have arranged to continue working for the company. My career prospects are too work under a lawyer or paralegal and learn from them and hopefully, I will be able to utilize what I have learned and open my own practice. I would want to deal with Small Claims Court Matters, Criminal, Torts and Contracts, and employment law. Overall, placement has verified that when I become a fully licensed paralegal, people will be placing a lot of trust in me. The legal process can be lengthy and complicated. I will have a great effect on people’s lives and that is rewarding but also very intimidating. From going to court and watching my supervisor interact with clients, and seeing how desperate they were to have their issues resolved, I could see just how important the paralegal profession is to

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