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Scenario

How to handle impostor syndrome as a self-taught paralegal

Every other paralegal in my department has a bachelor's degree and went to paralegal school and I just learned on the job but now I feel like a fraud even though I do good work.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

You are conflating credentials with competence and allowing insecurity to undermine your professional confidence.

Your guide for this
Aurelius
Aurelius works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Legal — Paralegals & Legal Support?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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