What is a guardian ad litem and how to become one

Key steps to become a guardian ad litem

1. Explore guardian ad litem education requirements

   Most common guardian ad litem degrees

   Bachelor's

   57.5 %

   Associate

   14.5 %

   Doctorate

   13.4 %

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2. Start to develop specific guardian ad litem skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Child Abuse	51.05%
   Social Work	6.97%
   Court Hearings	4.41%
   Ad Litem	3.90%
   Court Reports	3.65%

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3. Complete relevant guardian ad litem training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New guardian ad litems learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a guardian ad litem based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real guardian ad litem resumes.

4. Research guardian ad litem duties and responsibilities

   • Manage and direct all phases of criminal litigation from initial consultation through appeals process.
   • Coordinate with DCF, psychiatrists and evaluators.
   • Experience in probate as well as criminal court dockets.
   • Aim to protect children that have been place in foster care and DSS custody.

5. Prepare your guardian ad litem resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your guardian ad litem resume.

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6. Apply for guardian ad litem jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a guardian ad litem job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams