Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Paralegal Studies

Online Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Paralegal Studies

If you previously earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution and are seeking to advance in your existing career, retool for the next phase of life, or prepare for law school, our nine-course (27 credit) Post-Baccalaureate Certificate (PBC) in Paralegal Studies provides an excellent path to your goal. Our Paralegal Studies PBC has been approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) Standing Committee on Paralegals since 1981. Its curriculum reflects the rigor and quality that ABA requires and legal employers demand.

The Paralegal Studies PBC curriculum focuses solely upon legal skills and substantive law courses, culminating in the practicum course, in which students complete a 100-hour internship in a law office and develop job search skills in the classroom. Most students finish the PBC and embark upon their new careers within one year.

All courses are taught by practicing attorneys and paralegals, who offer our students the benefit of their real-world legal experience and immediate access to the professional networks that enhance career success. Thanks to the long history and the success of our alumni, the program enjoys broad support in the local legal community, giving graduates access to a robust network of potential employers.

All of our classes may be completed remotely, either synchronously or asynchronously. To ensure compliance with ABA requirements, however, all students must complete at least nine credits of GLSP coursework (three GLSP classes) via in-person or synchronous transmission format.   

Paralegals are trained professionals who work under the supervision of licensed attorneys. Paralegals are not lawyers and are not permitted to practice law or to provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law.