Program Overview
This intensive, nationally acclaimed program is designed to educate those who seek to assist trial attorneys, interview witnesses, investigate complex fact patterns, research the law, and assist in preparing cases for courtroom litigation. The instruction is practice-oriented and related to those areas of the law in which paralegals are most in demand. The Paralegal Certificate Program will teach you how to work as a full-time or part-time paralegal, or how to open your own freelance business.
Audience
This program is designed for beginning as well as advanced legal workers or those interested in pursuing career options in this exciting field.
Continuing Education Credits
- Paralegal Certificate Course: 9 CEUs
- Advanced Paralegal Certificate: 27 CEUs
Program Logistics
| Format: |
Online |
| Fee: |
Paralegal Course: $1,289 (plus the cost of textbooks)
Advanced Paralegal: $ 1,800 (plus the cost of textbooks) |
| Funding: |
WIOA approved
MyCAA approved |
| Website: |
csusm.edu/el/onlineprograms |
Both the Paralegal Certificate and Advanced Paralegal Certificate must be completed to be recognized as a paralegal by the state of California. www.csusm.edu/el/certificateprograms/legalstudies.html
Schedule
August 22 - October 7
October 17 - December 2
Paralegal Certificate Course
Introduction to Paralegal Studies provides the foundation for the study of becoming a paralegal. During the seven week course, you will gain an understanding of the American legal system and learn how you can build a career in the exciting field of law.
Advanced Paralegal Certificate Course
This course will provide you with a working knowledge of legal authority: how it is used in the litigation process and how to locate it through legal research. You will also learn the basics of law office management, substantive law (such as criminal law, domestic relations, real property law, and bankruptcy), and informal and formal advocacy.
Other Legal Certificates
- Advanced Legal Research & Writing Certificate
- Legal Nurse Consultant
- Personal Injury for Paralegal
- Legal Investigation Certificate
- Software Essentials for the Law Office
