The Paralegal Assistant program is designed to prepare students to work directly under the supervision of an attorney in entry-level positions for legal offices and firms. The objective of the program is to train students in performing legal research and writing, and various areas of law. This objective is met through legal, business, and technical coursework. [ more info ]

Post University Online

Paralegal Certificate

The Paralegal certificate program at Post University prepares you to become a Paralegal. Paralegals (Legal Assistants) continue to be among the most sought after professionals.

Second only to jobs in the computer industry, paralegal/legal assistant positions are the fastest-growing career category, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports. As the practice of law becomes more sophisticated, specialized, and international, men and women with advanced education in this area will be in great demand.

Post University graduates of the Certificate program will be qualified to fill responsible positions in:

banks
insurance companies
real estate companies
private law offices
corporate law offices
local, state, and federal government legal departments.

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Boston University Online

Paralegal Certificate Program

This Paralegal Certificate program includes 7 courses, offered through Boston University.

It is ideal for recent college graduates considering law school, paralegals wanting to brush up on their skills, legal secretaries who want to become paralegals, and professionals wanting to change their careers.

This 14-week online program has a unique technology component, which will provide you with computer expertise that will put you ahead of the competition in the knowledge-based legal environment. Learn to use programs such as: PACER, LiveNote, CaseMap, and more!

You will also learn comprehensive legal theory from Boston University's experienced scholar-teachers who, as practicing attorneys, bring real-life experiences to the courses. As an added bonus, students will receive access to the Westlaw legal research database for the full duration of the 14-week program!

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Penn Foster Career School

Paralegal Program

Learn the skills you need to become a Paralegal - at home, at your own pace with Penn Foster. There are certain skills you need to begin a career as a Paralegal. The Penn Foster Paralegal Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently! You will learn:

Legal terminology and the U.S. Court System
How to conduct legal investigations and interviews
Legal writing and legal research
Paralegal ethics and professional responsibility
And you'll learn it all at home - no classroom needed!

You'll get valuable information about the Paralegal's role in civil vs. criminal litigation, the federal and state court system, case investigation, evidence and evaluation. It's like having your own personal Paralegal school. Start a rewarding career in a growing field. Why learn Paralegal skills? With the right credentials, you can:

Work for a private law firm, corporate legal department, or government agency.
Work in civil and criminal litigation, real estate, or estates and trusts.
Prepare legal documents, do research, and ready cases for trial.

Penn Foster's courses are very competitively priced. And with the choice of upfront payment option or low monthly installments, you can afford the course you want. Many courses are also Austudy/Abstudy approved which means that if you qualify, you can apply for financial assistance from the government. Plus, your course may be tax deductible. [ more info ]

Ashworth College

Paralegal Studies Course

Ashworth Career School's paralegal studies course starts out with basic concepts and grows to include all the material needed to train you to take on this challenging and fast paced position.
You'll study:

Introduction to the legal system
Assisting in litigation
Constitutional law
Contract law
Criminal law
Legal analysis
Paralegals and the legal profession
Tort law

These are just some of the modules you'll master on your way to finishing the Ashworth paralegal correspondence training program.

There are no educational prerequisites to get started in the Ashworth's paralegal school training. Qualified attorneys are your instructors and the course material is designed to help you succeed. Learn at your own pace and progress to the next item of course material when you feel comfortable. Request Free Information Package for more information. [ more info ]