If we are hit by a recession, do you think paralegals/legal assistants will be the first to be let go? How did law firms respond in 2008?
Not really. Some firms will fare better than others. Also if you’re a paralegal in restructuring/corporate matters, I would reckon you’ll be needed quite heavily during these times. Re 2008, not entirely sure how law firms responded but I think there were less trainee intakes or incoming trainees who had to start later etc.