Online Paralegal Certificates & Paralegal Studies Certification Programs
Paralegals, also referred to as legal assistants, help attorneys in a wide variety of tasks. These can include the investigation of clients and witnesses, preparation of briefs and cases, and research into laws and precedents. Attaining certification can improve a paralegal's chances of obtaining jobs in the industry.
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Anna Maria CollegeUndergraduate
Paxton, MA
Avila UniversityUndergraduate
Kansas City, MO
Bay Path CollegeUndergraduate
Longmeadow, MA
Burlington CollegeUndergraduate
Burlington, VT
Calumet College of St. JosephUndergraduate
Whiting, IN
Champlain CollegeUndergraduate
Burlington, VT
Chancellor UniversityUndergraduate
Cleveland, OH
College of Mount St. JosephUndergraduate
Cincinnati, OH
College of Our Lady of the ElmsUndergraduate
Chicopee, MA
CUNY--New York City College of TechnologyUndergraduate
Brooklyn, NY
Davenport UniversityUndergraduate
Grand Rapids, MI
Drury UniversityUndergraduate
Springfield, MO
East Central UniversityUndergraduate
Ada, OK
Eastern Kentucky UniversityUndergraduate
Richmond, KY
Eastern Michigan UniversityUndergraduate
Ypsilanti, MI
Faulkner UniversityUndergraduate
Montgomery, AL
Ferris State UniversityUndergraduate
Big Rapids, MI
Florida Gulf Coast UniversityUndergraduate
Fort Myers, FL
Gannon UniversityUndergraduate
Erie, PA
Grambling State UniversityUndergraduate
Grambling, LA
Hamline UniversityUndergraduate
St. Paul, MN
Hilbert CollegeUndergraduate
Hamburg, NY
Husson UniversityUndergraduate
Bangor, ME
Illinois State UniversityUndergraduate
Normal, IL
Johnson and Wales UniversityUndergraduate
Providence, RI
Kaplan UniversityUndergraduate
Davenport, IA
Kent State UniversityUndergraduate
Kent, OH
Lake Superior State UniversityUndergraduate
Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Lock Haven University of PennsylvaniaUndergraduate
Lock Haven, PA
Madonna UniversityUndergraduate
Livonia, MI
Maryville University of St. LouisUndergraduate
St Louis, MO
Methodist UniversityUndergraduate
Fayetteville, NC
Minnesota State University--MoorheadUndergraduate
Moorhead, MN
Mississippi CollegeUndergraduate
Clinton, MS
Mississippi University for WomenUndergraduate
Columbus, MS
Morehead State UniversityUndergraduate
Morehead, KY
Murray State UniversityUndergraduate
Murray, KY
Nicholls State UniversityUndergraduate
Thibodaux, LA
Nova Southeastern UniversityUndergraduate
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Peirce CollegeUndergraduate
Philadelphia, PA
Roger Williams UniversityUndergraduate
Bristol, RI
Rogers State UniversityUndergraduate
Claremore, OK
Roosevelt UniversityUndergraduate
Chicago, IL
Shawnee State UniversityUndergraduate
Portsmouth, OH
Southern Illinois University--CarbondaleUndergraduate
Carbondale, IL
St. Mary-of-the-Woods CollegeUndergraduate
St. Mary-of-the-Woods, IN
Stephen F. Austin State UniversityUndergraduate
Nacogdoches, TX
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Enter the Growing Paralegal Field
Paralegal certificate programs, which typically take between one semester and one year to complete, can qualify you for entry–level paralegal positions. Coursework can include classes on torts and personal injury, contract law, legal research and writing, legal ethics, and a variety of other specialized subjects.
The demand for paralegals has grown as employers cut costs by hiring them to do jobs once handled only by lawyers. The latest U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data projects that paralegal employment will grow by 18% through 2020 — a faster than average pace when compared to all occupations. The median average salary for a paralegal in 2010 was $46,680 in 2010, with the top 10% earning more than $74,870.
Job Duties and Outlook for Paralegals
In general, paralegals help lawyers prepare for legal hearings, trials and any kind of meeting requiring legal expertise. Specific paralegal duties can vary, but typically would include organizing paperwork, preparing written reports for attorneys and preparation of legal documents.
Paralegals often specialize in certain areas of the law, including litigation and corporate law. Paralegals also must be familiar with the computer software systems that are used to manage paperwork in modern law offices. Getting certification can improve your chances when applying for paralegal jobs. Several organizations offer paralegal certification, including the Association for Legal Assistants/Paralegals and the Association for Legal Professionals.