My 2 Year Legal Assistant Update | What's Changed, Building Confidence, LSAT Prep, + Law School

Today, marks my 2 year anniversary with my law firm. What a journey it has been and thank you for being here 💗
With love,
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A LITTLE ABOUT ME:
Where are you from? I was born in Manila, Philippines, but came to the US with my mom when I was 2 and raised in Orange County, CA.
What’s your ethnicity? Filipina American
How old are you? 23 -- 2000’s babyyyyy
Where did you go to college? Cal State San Marcos
What did you study in college? BA in Political Science with a minor in Literature & Writing
What’s your current position? Senior Onboarding Legal assistant.
What’s your birthday and sign? 07/22/2000. Cancer through and through :)
Favorite music artist? Easy, Taylor Swift.
Favorite food? Anything Italian or Mexican.
Favorite TV show? There’s too many and I tend to change my mind depending on my mood haha. Some of my favorites are Suits, This is Us, Supernatural, The Bold Type, and Selling Sunset (if I need a guilty pleasure haha).

[@Danieexo]

I’m from OC and I used to work for an attorney that basically had me do everything. Im in workers comp. I lasted about a year and half until I decided to apply for an insurance company instead. I’m still in workers comp and assist several attorneys but there is more structure and work life balance. I couldn’t be any happier. Congrats on your successes!!! :)

[@halleknox2059]

The first few seconds really resonated with me! I started as a legal assistant 8 months ago, having NO experience/background in litigation…I’d like to think I’m an averagely intelligent person but it was SO much harder to catch on to than I expected. 😅 I’ve already learned so much & need to remind myself I’ll continue to learn as long as I’m putting in the effort to!

[@lifewithicie]

Thank you for sharing 💗 Being a legal assistant has definitely taught me so much, including being kinder to myself. You are exactly right and good luck with your journey :) I’m rooting for you!

[@Dad_Stuff2004]

Congratulations!!! You're developing a strong foundation for your career, and you will be GREAT!

[@jeanellreynolds7291]

I really appreciate your videos. When I started as a Legal Assistant I was working with the government and I really didn’t get a lot out of my job. But I learn so much from you. I am looking for a job now and I will definitely take your advice. I will stay to myself and just work.

[@logandupuis5253]

this is a new idea I've had recently was to integrate myself into the law in some way and watching your vlogs is definitely keeping me on that path

[@user-qp1gy7vq2g]

Grateful for this vlog❤ I feel so understood 🥺

[@lifewithicie]

I'm so glad!💗

[@kaylaflynn5433]

Excited to follow you on your journey you have go this :)

[@MonaWazir]

Fellow cancer and legal assistant heree love your content and story ❤

[@lifewithicie]

Thank you for watching ❤️

[@dr9143]

just interviewed for a legal Secretary position at a child support enforcement agency graduated in may

[@lifewithicie]

Congratulations 🎉 Good luck with the job!

[@gemalopez6885]

You could take a in person LSAT course. Like Kaplan or other course

[@lifewithicie]

I’ll definitely check that out! :)

[@gemalopez6885]

Stress always happens in this legal field. And it all depends who's your boss and the work environment. The legal field, especially with attorneys/ law clerks you have to be on your shit & complete tasks on time. And please keep discretion of client cases. There is something called attorney client privilege that legal assistance/ paralegals must abide to as well bc if you don't the attorney could get sanctions or disciplined by the CA Bar.

[@lifewithicie]

Hey Gema! Thanks for your input. I agree, everyone’s experience is different and no two experiences will be the same depending on a lot of facts like you mentioned. Fortunately, I’ve had an overall positive experience but of course there is stress like in any job or industry. When I post content about my role as a legal assistant, I only talk it from my perspective and what I’ve learned. I would never go into detail about a specific case or disclose any of that information in a public format. I take my job very seriously and would be ignorant to post any case sensitive information so I only discuss my personal experience as a legal assistant and general information that could be helpful to some people who are interested in starting out :)