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Paralegal to Lawyer: An Interview with Sarah Riley Mohr
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In today's episode, Sarah Riley Mohr, Associate Corporate Counsel at Amazon, talks about her journey from being a paralegal to becoming a lawyer. Sarah discusses the challenges and rewards of her path and provides insights on whether it is worth it for others to pursue the same route.
Sarah also discusses the best traits and skills that a paralegal can learn, such as the ability to take initiative, think critically, and demonstrate a willingness to do substantive work. Additionally, Sarah emphasizes the importance of recognizing when to delegate tasks and focus on higher-level work. Today's podcast episode provides valuable insights for both paralegals and attorneys on how to succeed in the legal profession.
Key Takeaways:
One of the most important traits of a paralegal is being able to spot issues and ask the right questions.
The ability to take initiative and think critically is an important trait for paralegals to demonstrate to attorneys that they are capable of more substantive work.
No task is beneath anyone, but it is also necessary to understand when to delegate to others in order to focus on higher-level work.
Attending law school while working as a paralegal requires a significant amount of dedication and time management.
Becoming a lawyer after working as a paralegal is possible but requires careful consideration of the costs and benefits.
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