Program Details
This online Elective Paralegal Certificate program features a series of seven-week courses focusing on essential legal areas for aspiring paralegals. Through engaging components such as case studies and legal research, students effectively prepare for their roles in the legal field.
The program emphasizes key competencies required in the paralegal field, including the use of technology and legal databases. Faculty with industry experience guide students in mastering foundational knowledge and practices crucial for success in the profession. With a minimum requirement of three courses, students choose the specific areas of law they want to delve into.
Some of the courses offered include:
- Immigration Law
- Wills, Trusts, and Estates
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Law Firm Administration and Management
- Criminal Procedure
- Employment Law
- Real Property Law
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100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Berkeley College is accredited by:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
High School or EquivalentApplication Requirements
Official High School Transcript/GED Score
Restricted States
California