Paralegal Postbaccalaureate Certificate program 

 Certificate 

Employers tend to prefer formally trained paralegals, and our Pathway to Paralegal Postbaccalaureate Certificate offer you the education needed to help secure your future in this exciting profession.* To meet employment demands, a variety of legal positions and specialties have been created, making now a good time to enter the field. At Kaplan University, we can help you develop an understanding of fundamental legal terminology and concepts.†

 Professional Education 

If you’ve earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, our new certificate program is a great way to begin your career in the paralegal profession. Through this program, you can learn how to communicate effectively in a legal environment, conduct legal research, and evaluate legal sources. You can also learn how to apply concepts to relevant legal arguments and examine legal ethics. It can also provide you with foundational coursework to become a certified legal assistant.**

 In-Depth Curriculum 

Kaplan University's curriculum is designed to help advance your career by providing you with relevant courses and knowledgeable instructors. Some of the courses for this certificate program include:
  • Introduction to Paralegal Studies
  • Legal Ethics
  • Legal Research
  • Law Office Management
  • Civil Litigation

  

 

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* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006–2007 Edition, Paralegals and Legal Assistants, http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos096.htm (accessed July, 2007).

 
† Paralegals are not lawyers and cannot practice law or give legal advice to consumers.

 
** However, the University cannot guarantee a student's eligibility either to take this exam or become certified. A student's eligibility may depend on his or her work experience, completion of high school (or its equivalent), not having a criminal record, meeting other licensure or certification requirements, or the program or University itself having appropriate accreditation or licensure. Externship sites may themselves require a criminal background check or medical examination.