If you are thinking of becoming a paralegal there are many things that may have inspired you, including popular television shows and movies, people you know, and situations in life that made you want to help people with legal problems and issues. There is also a good chance that you have considered becoming a lawyer or other type of legal professional, or to get a courtroom job. An advantage to becoming a paralegal is that it is one of the fastest tracks you can take to get a job in the legal field. Many people become paralegals in anticipation of a lifelong career in this fast paced and challenging career, whereas other people see it as a stepping stone to familiarize themselves with the legal field to help them determine if they would like to become a different kind of legal professional.