Prepare for a career as a paralegal!
Take the Paralegal Certificate Course©, Advanced Paralegal Certificate Course, and/or Noncredit Legal Courses.
Many law practices and other organizations rely on paralegals to assist attorneys and increase office productivity. The School of Continuing Education has partnered with Center for Legal Studies, a legal education company focused on providing students the most affordable and effective legal education possible, to offer paralegal certificate programs and noncredit legal courses.
Review all programs and courses.
2024 Online Schedule*
Session 6: October 21 - December 6
2025 Online Schedule*
Session 1: January 13 - February 28
Session 2: March 10 - April 25
Session 3: May 5 - June 20
Session 4: June 30 - August 15
Session 5: August 25 - October 10
*Every online course is available every session.
Important Information
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The Paralegal Certificate Course© in the
Online Format is a 14-week course delivered in two
7-week sessions. The $1895 tuition pays for both
sessions. Students register for the session they want
to begin. They will be automatically enrolled in the
next session for the second half of the course. -
These are job skills training courses. You will be
prepared to work as a paralegal upon completion of
the Paralegal Certificate Course©. - Minimum Requirement: High School Diploma OR GED.
Our Online Partners: Course Policies
Noncredit courses offered by our online partners are not eligible for the early registration discounts, Purchase College student, employee, or alumni discounts. Each partner has its own cancellation and refund policies (School of Continuing Education policies do not apply). Please contact the provider directly for information on course cancellations and refunds.