Paralegal Certificate Education
Paralegal Certificate Education

Paralegal Certificate Program

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What You'll Learn

✔️ Demonstrate the entire litigation process by using real cases and drafting essential documents required in every lawsuit.

✔️ Apply essential legal terminology to aid in understanding the language of law.

✔️ Recognize court structure and determine how court decisions are used in legal analysis and writing.

✔️ Demonstrate skills needed to operate within a law firm environment, including how to manage documents, calendar cases, and file with the court.

✔️ Distinguish between different types of torts and be able to apply knowledge in a law firm environment.

✔️ Differentiate types of contracts and apply contract law in a law firm environment.

✔️ Define how family law is applied in a law firm environment.

What to expect

Convenient Training

This is a self-paced fully online course where you will have up to 30 weeks to complete the program. The registration fee includes access to LexisNexis and Westlaw.

Highly Qualified Instructors

The coursework and case material in the online class is prepared by real attorneys who practice law full time. Each student will have the opportunity to learn what firms are looking for in hiring a paralegal today. 

Career-Ready Curriculum

By completing our robust and engaging self-paced curriculum, you will become well versed in the day-to-day responsibilities of a paralegal, plus you will develop a firm understanding of the U.S. legal system. Coursework is divided into two primary categories: Practicum and the Law.

“[I] never considered a career in Paralegal work until a friend shared the opportunity with me…”

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Top 5 States for Paralegal Salaries

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Tennessee Average Salary: $53,269

Tennessee Average Salary: $53,269

Tennessee Average Salary: $53,269

Tennessee Average Salary: $53,269

Tennessee Average Salary: $53,269

Tennessee Average Salary: $53,269

Hawaii Average Salary: $51,675

Hawaii Average Salary: $51,675

Hawaii Average Salary: $51,675

Hawaii Average Salary: $51,675

Hawaii Average Salary: $51,675

Hawaii Average Salary: $51,675

Massachusetts Average Salary: $51,318

Massachusetts Average Salary: $51,318

Massachusetts Average Salary: $51,318

Massachusetts Average Salary: $51,318

Massachusetts Average Salary: $51,318

Massachusetts Average Salary: $51,318

Minnesota Average Salary: $51,029

Minnesota Average Salary: $51,029

Minnesota Average Salary: $51,029

Minnesota Average Salary: $51,029

Minnesota Average Salary: $51,029

Minnesota Average Salary: $51,029

Nevada Average Salary: $50,986

Nevada Average Salary: $50,986

Nevada Average Salary: $50,986

Nevada Average Salary: $50,986

Nevada Average Salary: $50,986

Nevada Average Salary: $50,986

Source: ZipRecruiter

Paralegal Disciplines

Corporate

In-House Firm

In-House Firm

Working directly for a corporation to perform due diligence, drafting any of various legal documents like articles of merger and dissolution, buy-sell agreements, employment agreements, promissory notes, leases, etc.

In-House Firm

In-House Firm

In-House Firm

Working in an in-house legal department for a title insurance or real estate company.

Contracts

In-House Firm

Public Sector

Working in the contracts department of any business or school.

Public Sector

Non-Governmental Organizations

Public Sector

Working for an elected government official during their term of office, including judges, members of the legislature, the secretary of state, county treasurer, public administrator, recorder, or a governor; and 

Working for a local or federal candidate during an election campaign. 

Medical & Insurance

Non-Governmental Organizations

Non-Governmental Organizations

Working for insurance companies, medical companies, or hospitals as a nursing paralegal (these are typically nurses who become paralegals and have prior medical knowledge).

Non-Governmental Organizations

Non-Governmental Organizations

Non-Governmental Organizations

Working for non-governmental organizations governed by regulations, like the Red Cross, or organizations set up to assist immigrants, refugees, or prison inmates.

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