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.

1	Please indicate your highest paralegal degree earned. A.A. B.A. Post-baccalaureate

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? under 5,000 6,000-15,000 16,000-30,000 31,000-50,000 51,000-100,000 over 100,000

5	How long have you worked in a paralegal position? Less than 6 months 6 months-1 year 1-2 years 2-4 years 5-6 years 6 plus years

6	How satisfied are you with your career? Very Unsatisfied Unsatisfied Satisfied Very Satisfied 1 2 3 4

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. $0-$14,999 $15,000 - $24,999 $25,000 - $34,999 $35,000 - $44,999 $45,999 - $54,999 $55,000 - $64,999 $65,000 - $74,999 $75,000 - $84,999 $85,000 - $94,999 $95,000 - $104,999 $105,000 - $114,999 $115,000 - $129,999 $130,000 - $144,999 $145,000 - $159,999 $160,000 - $174,999 $175,000 - and up

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? 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 more than 5-1

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? Each week Less than 3 times per month Less than 10 times per year Never

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? Before graduation Within 3 months of graduation Within 4-6 months of graduation More than 6 months after graduation

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? Poor Fair Good Excellent 1 2 3 4

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