Updated November 2022

How do you know you're cut out to start a paralegal practice?

Begin by considering the core traits of most successful business owners and asking yourself if they fit your personality. Are you an energetic self-starter and a risk-taker? Are you typically well-organized? Would you call yourself a leader who can stay cool under pressure and enjoys a good challenge?

While these are general traits, they definitely reflect the temperament needed to launch and sustain a start-up legal practice. What else will you need to get the ball rolling?