This course of study is designed to prepare students for a career in law (i.e. legal assistant, court reporter) or a law enforcement-related field and/or to transfer to Bachelor’s degree programs in Law, Criminal Justice or related fields and/or to qualify for admission to law school.

Completing this certificate provides students with the ability to prepare legal papers and correspondence, such as summonses, complaints, motions, and subpoenas. Students should be able to apply legal terminology and procedure to documents and legal research.

The Paralegal Preferred Pro-Certificate is designed for those who already possess an Associate or Bachelor’s degree and wish to enter the profession, or if already employed in the legal field, to enhance their career potential.

For over 40 years, our Paralegal Certificate Program has prepared students like you to enter the exciting and challenging legal field as a paralegal. Obtaining a paralegal certificate from top-tier University of California, Irvine, reflects your commitment to educational excellence and appreciation for academic challenge. Our American Bar Association-approved program gives you knowledge, career preparation, and a prestigious certificate that will differentiate you in the job market.

Belhaven University is partnering with the Center for Legal Studies to provide not-for-credit legal studies programs. The Center for Legal Studies offers professional non-credit certificates in several legal subject areas to help students gain the skills and knowledge to advance their careers.

As Washington DC's only academic-credit bearing paralegal studies program, the GW Graduate Certificate in Paralegal Studies and the Graduate Certificate for California Paralegals are more than just powerful credentials; they are a signal to the best employers that you withstood the academic rigor of one of the nation's best paralegal programs.

The University of North Dakota School of Law's certificate program in Aviation Law capitalizes on the strengths of the University of North Dakota School of Law and the Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences and provides an exceptional opportunity to study in a program featuring a world-class aviation program and a high-quality law school. "We are excited to offer this distinctive program to our students and law students around the country," says Michael McGinniss, Dean of UND School of Law. "The Certificate in Aviation Law provides a unique interdisciplinary opportunity related to aviation law and gives students a concrete way to demonstrate their expertise to employers and others." Law students who complete this innovative program will receive the Certificate in Aviation Law and be uniquely qualified for law practice in or related to the aerospace industry. The certificate will be awarded to School of Law students simultaneously with the J.D. degree and will be reflected on the student's law school transcript. For full-time visiting students, the certificate will be awarded at the end of the visiting year and will be reflected on the School of Law transcript for the visiting year.

The University of North Dakota School of Law Indian Law Certificate Program rewards students who take at least 15 credits of the many classes offered concerning Indian Law and Tribal Law at the Law School with special recognition. Students who fulfill the requirements of the program receive a certificate of acknowledgment, a notation of completion of the program on their transcript, and the opportunity to signal their commitment to and command of an increasingly important and expanding area of law. In keeping with the movement toward a progressive curriculum, the Indian Law Certificate provides opportunities for students to learn not only black letter law but also to obtain their intensive writing experience and half of their experiential education requirement with a focus on Indian Law. “The certificate has really been designed to ensure students have the broadest opportunity to practice legal skills related to Indian law” explains professor Grant Christensen. “From exam preparation to intensive writing and editing, through actual advocacy, the program will equip students to tackle the complex issues related to tribal representation.” "We are thrilled to offer this opportunity to our students," says Michael McGinniss, Dean of UND Law. "We have a talented core of nationally recognized faculty who have committed themselves to the diverse and important field of Indian Law and who are dedicated to educating the next generation of leaders in Indian Country."

Florida Coastal School of Law offers students the opportunity to earn a J.D. degree with an accompanying certificate in Family Law Advocacy. The certificate program builds on the School’s Program Learning Outcomes and provides students with intensive instruction in real life advocacy skills.

This dynamic course is designed for legal professionals interested in improving their skills and knowledge of commonly used computer technology and programs within the law office.

To receive the certificate IN CHILDREN AND FAMILY LAW, a student must apply for the program and complete five core courses: Family Law; Protections Children & the Law; Rights Children & the Law; an approved skills component; and an approved writing course.

Paralegals play a crucial role in the practice of the legal profession. While lawyers are ultimately responsible for legal work, paralegals provide many key tasks in the preparation of cases and documents.

Florida Coastal School of Law offers students the opportunity to earn a J.D. degree with an accompanying certificate in Criminal Practice Advocacy.

Florida Coastal School of Law offers students the opportunity to earn a J.D. degree with an accompanying certificate in Civil Practice Advocacy.

Paralegals are trained specialists who perform a wide variety of legal tasks under the supervision of an attorney.