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Pathway to Paralegal Postbaccalaureate Certificate
If you're interested in making a transition into the legal field, this paralegal certificate program is designed to help you build your knowledge of the profession and gain the foundational coursework to pursue a career as a paralegal or legal assistant.*
Our Paralegal Postbaccalaureate Certificate online program concentrates on building practical skills that could give you a competitive edge. In this
Purdue Global is one of the largest providers of online legal studies programs in the United States.† When you earn your certificate from Purdue Global, you join an active and diverse alumni community.
Pathway to Paralegal Postbaccalaureate Certificate Program Highlights
This program focuses on:
- Communication: Communicate effectively in legal environments.
- Ethics: Apply ethical decision making to paralegal practice.
- Critical Thinking: Apply critical thinking to paralegal practice situations.
- Practice: Analyze theoretical and practical concepts in areas of legal specialization.
- Legal Research: Conduct different types of legal research.
Higher Education at the Highest Standards
Purdue University Global is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and committed to the highest standards. Our specific programs hold additional industry-relevant approvals and accreditations.
What are the Career Opportunities?
If you have already earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, the Pathway to Paralegal Postbaccalaureate Certificate program at Purdue Global is designed to offer a convenient route to beginning a new career as a paralegal or a legal assistant.
This paralegal certificate program can provide you with the specialized knowledge necessary to seek employment as a paralegal or legal assistant in:
- Private law firms
- Corporate legal departments
- Insurance companies
- Real estate and title insurance firms
- Banks
- Government agencies
Paralegals are often hired to manage legal requirements for services in areas such as intellectual property, health care, international law, elder issues, criminal law, and environmental law.*
When you are ready to further your education, credits earned in fulfillment of this certificate may also be transferred to other Purdue Global degree programs.
Request InfoHow Do I Get Started?
Purdue Global offers multiple start dates, giving you greater flexibility with your education, life, and work schedules. Certain start dates may not be available at all ground locations; speak with an advisor for additional information.
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April 18, 2018Online and Campus Start Date
May 16, 2018Online and Campus Start Date
June 06, 2018Online and Campus Start Date
July 05, 2018Online and Campus Start Date
August 01, 2018Online and Campus Start Date
August 22, 2018Online and Campus Start Date
September 19, 2018Online and Campus Start Date
October 17, 2018Online and Campus Start Date
November 07, 2018Online and Campus Start Date
December 05, 2018What Courses Will I Take?
This paralegal certificate program will familiarize you with the role of the paralegal in the workplace and in the American legal system, preparing you for the real-world responsibilities of the career. Courses include:
- Introduction to Legal Research
- Civil Litigation
- Legal Ethics
- Law Office Management
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Here are some of the ways we can help lower the cost of your tuition and help you graduate sooner.
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Indiana resident military veterans: tuition for online undergraduate degree and certificate programs is $220.00 per quarter credit hour.
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Access gainful employment information, including program length, tuition costs, financing options, and success rates.‡
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Whether you are on your way up the corporate ladder or just getting started, our degree programs and certificates could help you prepare to take your career to a higher level.
*Purdue Global cannot guarantee employment or career advancement. Paralegals are not lawyers and cannot practice law or give legal advice to consumers.
†Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), 2015-2016 Total Degrees and Certificates Conferred, First Major, Legal Professions and Studies, on the Internet at nces.ed.gov/IPEDS. Based on total number of degrees and certificates granted by Kaplan University compared to other Title IV, 2- and 4-year degree-granting institutions. Note: these data were reported prior to the March 2018 purchase of Kaplan University by Purdue University and subsequent creation of Purdue University Global.
‡Purdue University acquired Kaplan University in March 2018 and created Purdue University Global, which is following the same curriculum format and instructional delivery methods as developed and used by Kaplan University. These disclosures are based on Kaplan University data reported prior to the acquisition.