Eastern Kentucky University Paralegal Alumni Survey 2009
Please take a few minutes to complete the following survey about the Eastern Kentucky University Paralegal Program. As an alumni in the program, you are in a prefect position to evaluate the program's effectiveness in preparation for employment. Such surveys are a requirement for our American Bar Association Approval. Please be assured that this survey is completely confidential. We thank you for your support and assistance.
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Please indicate your highest paralegal degree earned.
2
Why did you choose EKU for your paralegal degree? (Choose the two most important)
Proximity to EKU
Reputation of program
Recommendation of employer
Previous study at EKU
Recruitment material
Reputation of EKU
Visit from EKU faculty/administration
Other, please specify
3
In what state are you currently employed?
Kentucky
Ohio
West Virginia
Tennessee
Other, Please Specify
4
In what size community are you employed?
5
How long have you worked in a paralegal position?
6
How satisfied are you with your career?
Very Unsatisfied
Unsatisfied
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
7
What do you like most about your career?
8
What do you least like about your career?
9
Please indicate your present annual salary.
10
Which, if any, of the following benefits do you recieve? (Check all that apply)
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan
Paid vacation
Continuing education (CLE or college)
Private office
Private secretary
Shared secretary
Other, Please Specify
11
What hourly billing rate does your firm/company charge for your paralegal services?
12
For what type of employer do you work?
Corporate law office
Private law firm
Administrative agency
Legal aid
Financial institution
Insurance agency
Government agency
Independent contractor/freelance paralegal
Other, Please Specify
13
If you are an independent contractor/freelance paralegal, how do you find work?
14
If you are an independent contractor/freelance paralegal, what type of work do you perform?
15
If you are an independent contractor/freelance paralegal, what is your compensation structure? (i.e., billable hours, commission, etc.)
16
If you are an independent contractor/freelance paralegal, do you prefer independent work over regular employment? If so, why?
17
What is the ratio of attorneys to paralegals in you office?
18
Using broad categories, such as general practice, real estate, litigation, etc., what is your predominant area of practice?
19
What advancement can a paralegal working for your employer expect to achieve? (Check all that apply)
Training others
Supervising/managing others
Hiring others
Managing office
Being promoted to senior paralegal
Other, Please Specify
20
How often do you perform legal research?
21
What legal administration software do you use most often?
22
What practice-specific software do you use most often?
23
When did you secure your first paralegal or paralegal-type job?
24
How did you obtain your first paralegal or paralegal-type position?
EKU Placement Office
EKU Paralegal Program
Internship
Sending Resumes
Personal Contact
Other, Please Specify
25
How have you found subsequent paralegal positions, if any? (Check all that apply)
EKU Placement Office
Paralegal Program
Internship
Sending Resumes
Personal Contact
Not applicable
Other, Please Specify
26
What are the minimum hiring requirements for paralegals at your place of employment? (Check all that apply)
4 year paralegal degree
2 year paralegal degree
Any 4 year degree + paralegal certification
Any 2 year degree + paralegal certification
Any 4 year college degree
Any 2 year college degree
High school diploma
Previous paralegal experience
27
How would you rate EKU's assistance with employment placement?
