Certificate in Paralegal Studies
Assist Legal Teams with a Paralegal Certificate
This program is offered on Campus and Online.
You love courtroom and crime dramas. You’ve always wondered what it would be like to work in the legal field. Take your first step toward an exciting paralegal career with a certificate in paralegal studies from Post University. Our program provides you with a comprehensive understanding of various specialized areas of the law and prepares you to work under the direction of attorneys in a variety of law firms, corporate legal departments, the court system, government agencies, nonprofits, and private industries. Many of our paralegal studies certificate graduates go on to pursue their bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Post University to further advance in their careers.
Program Highlights
Online or on our main campus, your academic journey in legal studies will include an introductory course in law, a computing course, two survey courses in business law, a civil litigation course, and five additional courses covering important substantive areas. Through this undergraduate certificate in paralegal studies program, you will become knowledgeable in doing legal research, preparing legal documents and interviewing clients. You will also study the inner workings of civil litigation, real estate closings, and probate practice.
Your paralegal certificate program will help you develop your organizational and communication skills. You’ll take a deep dive into your personal understanding of ethics and concept of integrity. You’ll investigate what it takes to deliver vital legal services as a part of a team.
Each course in our legal studies program is led by our expert faculty, who bring years of practical legal experience and insights into the classroom to share with you. Whether you attend classes at our campus in Waterbury, Connecticut, or online, they will provide you with the one-on-one attention you need to succeed at Post University and beyond. You will also be assigned a personal academic advisor to support you throughout your entire educational journey—from enrollment to finding paralegal or legal assistant jobs upon graduation.
What can you do with this paralegal studies certificate?
Upon completion of your certificate, you’ll have the fundamental skills you need to begin or advance your employment in a legal department or other legal setting as well as a non-legal setting. Job titles could include paralegal, legal assistant, administrative assistant, and more.
The Certificate in Paralegal Studies is not designed to fulfill the educational requirements for any legal credential, such as a state law license or a paralegal certification.
Visit the University Catalog >> for Curriculum, Course Descriptions, and Program Outcomes.
Make Your Mark in the Legal Field
At Post University, our focus is on helping you achieve your goals in and out of the classroom. From cultivating a better understanding of ethics and integrity to using technology in the delivery of legal services, your paralegal certificate program will put you well on the way to professional success.
Your future begins with one step—or one click. Contact us to apply now to earn your paralegal studies certificate online or on campus from Post University.
Paralegal Studies FAQs
What is the difference between paralegal and legal studies?
At first glance paralegal studies and legal studies can sound very similar, but in reality they are two different paths you can take when looking to start in the legal field. As a paralegal studies student, the focus is more practical skills-based to quickly enter the field, whereas legal studies helps prepare you for an in-depth understanding of how the law works, but can include paralegal studies under its wider scope.
Is it worth becoming a paralegal?
Yes! Earning a Certificate in Paralegal Studies can prepare you with the knowledge and skills to do legal research, interview clients, and put together legal documents. Are legal dramas stacked up in your TV queue? A career in paralegal studies may be your calling. Become a vital part of a legal team and work in a variety of areas like litigation, probate, or even real estate.
How do you get a paralegal certificate?
A paralegal studies certificate typically takes one year to complete and a total of 30 credit hours. The program is offered on campus and online, creating flexible learning options for anyone wishing to delve into the inner workings of the legal field.
Courses include: estate administration and probate practice, real estate law, civil litigation, business law, family law, legal research, and other important courses to help you succeed in the field.
To learn more about certificate courses and requirements view the course catalog.
What does a paralegal certificate do?
A paralegal certificate can prepare you for a position in law firms, government agencies, nonprofits, corporate legal departments, and private industries. While earning a certificate you will gain valuable communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills to work in a legal setting. Some job titles include paralegal, administrative assistant, legal assistant, or document specialist.
What qualifications do you need to be a paralegal?
There are many pathways to becoming a paralegal. Most employees require some formal education whether it’s a certificate, associates, bachelors, or masters. Once you learn the skills needed to become a paralegal, you can determine a specialty that interests you and begin your new career!
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