Certificate Program
In addition to the
Associate's Degree Program
and the
Bachelor's Degree Program,
National Paralegal College offers a course of study leading to a certificate in paralegal studies. This program is suitable for students who are looking to complete their training and enter the job market as quickly as possible, and for students who already have an associate's or bachelor's degree in another subject.
The amount of time required to complete the certificate program varies with student course load, as illustrated below.
| For students taking 3 courses at a time: |
7 months |
| For students taking 2 courses at a time: |
9 months |
| For students taking 1 course at a time: |
17 months |
To earn a paralegal certificate, a student must earn a total of 24 credits, as follows:
* These courses have recommended prerequisites.
** These courses have required prerequisites.
Click the course name for more information.