Certificate Courses

Stacked logo for Center for Legal Studies The nationally acclaimed Paralegal Certificate Course© teaches you the in-demand skills necessary to perform a variety of paralegal tasks. Advance your career, grow professionally, increase your earning potential and gain job-ready skills.

The advanced topics in the Advanced Paralegal Certificate Course build upon the Paralegal Certificate Course©. Increase your knowledge of law and paralegal studies with classes in specialized facets of contemporary law. Your study and concentration on substantively specific materials will enable you to gain a strong competitive edge over other paralegals and will power your marketability and earning potential.

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

Paralegal Certificate Course© and Advanced Paralegal Certificate Course

This intensive, nationally acclaimed course is designed for both beginning and advanced legal workers. Students will be trained to interview witnesses, investigate complex fact patterns, research the law, prepare legal documents, and assist in preparing cases for courtroom litigation. Complete the course in two consecutive seven-week sessions (to receive a certificate, both sessions must be successfully completed). Students may begin their study with any online session offered. Those who successfully complete the course will be awarded a certificate of completion and 9 continuing education units (CEUs). Syllabus for Paralegal Certificate Course©

Online , Self Study, or Text -Only Course / $1,895 / Register now for Paralegal Certificate Course©

Advanced topics in specialized facets of contemporary law build on the paralegal certificate course. Students choose six of the 15 advanced paralegal course topics to complete the requirements. Each course topic is offered in a seven-week online session. Students may take up to three topics during a seven-week online session, and topics do not have to be taken in any particular order. Those who successfully complete at least six advanced topics will be awarded a certificate of completion and 27 continuing education units (CEUs).

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Online only / Syllabus / $3300 ($550 per topic) / Register now for Online Advanced Paralegal Certificate Course

Successful completion of the paralegal and advanced paralegal certificate programs prepares you for the Paralegal CORE Competency Exam™ (PCCE), offered by the National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA). Those who pass this exam are certified through NFPA and may display the CRP™ designation after their name.

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.

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