Paralegal Certificate Course

The paralegal job market is among the fastest growing top-20 markets in the US today. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the number of paralegal jobs will more than double between 1996 and 2008. This translates into thousands of new paralegal jobs created each year. Now is the time to begin an exciting and lucrative career.  

Career Opportunities for paralegals 

Many highly paid paralegals earning in excess of $40,000 per year do not have any formal education in the field of law. As a certified paralegal, you will find excellent employment opportunities in banks, insurance companies, Federal and State governments, public defender offices, and civil agencies, and many other corporations.  These jobs pay well and provide excellent compensation and benefits. 

Besides, you can cater directly to the public, helping clients achieve results in legal matters without actually representing the clients in court. Many law firms also hire paralegals as consultants on a need basis. 

About our Certificate program 

The Certificate program is designed to prepare the future paralegal professional with both theoretical understanding and practical skills of the world of law. You can obtain these learning skills at your own pace and convenience without ever having to attend any classes via our distance learning program. Our faculty comprises highly trained and experienced professionals in the field of Law.  

The Paralegal course will provide you with the knowledge and the necessary skills to pursue this career path. You will be introduced to relevant terminology, procedures and legal documents.  

This course is designed to acquaint and develop skills related with the basic realities of legal practice. It focuses on various aspects such as different types of paralegal employment, regulation of paralegals, basic ethics, introduction to the legal system, legal analysis, interviewing, and investigation. It discusses the intricacies of Bankruptcy laws, Criminal Justice, Real Estate laws, civil litigation, personal injury, corporate laws, family laws, and laws pertaining to wills and trusts.