I haven't blogged for a while, because I've been organizing a new adventure. As most of you know, the writing job search has yielded some good interviews, but no job offers, and I've been getting frustrated about it. Going back to school seemed like it might be a good idea, so I've been researching training for a new career. Now I'm officially a college student again - I'm attending Elgin Community College, taking full-time classes to get a paralegal certificate.
The paralegal certificate will (hopefully) help me get a job in a law office, or with some other firm that does a lot of legal filing. I've already started my classes in Legal Technology and Writing, and tonight I go to my Real Property Class. Should be exciting. Tomorrow I have Legal Tech again, in the morning, and Litigation at night. I'm in class Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of every week.
So far I think I'm really going to like it. I'm excited about the opportunity to make a change. I have to take 12 credit hours this semester, and at least 12 next semester, and then I get my certificate. If things go well the first semester I may even take 15 hours in the spring. We'll see. My brain isn't as young as it was, so I'm cautiously optimistic.
Wish me luck!
