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Duration
3 Years
Tuition
$5,492
Classroom, Live Online
May 1-Apr 24
Commitment
Part-Time
Delivery
Classroom
Credential
Certificate
Year Founded
1968
Scholarships
no
The Paralegal Certificate is offered to individuals who wish to study part time and who are already working full-time in the legal field as an LAA or Paralegal. Students primarily study substantive law and legal skills courses while gaining their procedural law skills on the job.
Some procedural law courses, including courses dealing with litigation procedures, are available as electives. You can begin your studies either in the fall term in September, the spring term in January or the summer term in May.
CapU’s graduates are highly sought after, and they work closely with representatives of the legal industry to ensure that their curriculum is current and relevant.
What You’ll Learn
- Demonstrate the ability to examine various legal problems by identifying appropriate areas of the law and sources to consult in commencing the process of legal analysis.
- Demonstrate competence in researching legislation, case law and other secondary legal materials.
- Summarize legal research findings in appropriate legal formats with clear and compelling analysis and conclusions.
- Demonstrate competence in effective communication in legally relevant contexts such as presentations of case summaries, interviewing clients, and group presentations.
- Prepare, draft and produce legal documents, including pleadings and other court documents, wills, corporate documents, or real estate documents.
- Demonstrate an awareness of and ability to identify legal issues in a broad range of areas through an exposure to a variety of legal subjects.
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