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Students interested in pursuing a career in legal policy and public knowledge are ideal candidates for 精东影业鈥檚 Paralegal Studies certificate programs. Webster offers options for both undergraduate and graduate certificates, allowing students and working professionals to study law in 2 flexible, comprehensive programs.
The Paralegal Studies Certificate programs provide the theoretical and practical education needed to work as a paralegal or legal assistant in a professional setting.
To maintain , students must take at least 9 semester hours of required legal specialty courses through synchronous instruction.
Two Paths to Get You Where You Want to Go
Webster is proud to offer programs designed to meet students where they are and guide them toward their goals. The Certificate in Paralegal Studies and Graduate Certificate in Paralegal Studies are available in St. Louis at the main 精东影业 campus and through 精东影业 Online.
Certificate in Paralegal Studies
This 24-credit-hour program covers the core principles and practices of law.
Requirements for the Certificate in Paralegal Studies
- LEGL 2400/POLT 2400 Introduction to Law (3 hours)
- LEGL 3000 Legal Ethics (3 hours)
- LEGL 3490 Civil Procedure Law (3 hours)
- LEGL 4460 Methods of Legal Research and Writing I (3 hours)
- LEGL 4470 Methods of Legal Research and Writing II (3 hours)
- LEGL 4480 Computerized Legal Research (3 hours)
- LEGL 4800 Advanced Topics in Law (6 hours)
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Graduate Certificate in Paralegal Studies
This 24-credit-hour graduate certificate program is designed for those just getting started in their legal careers and experienced legal professionals.
Requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Paralegal Studies
- LEGL 5000 Introduction to Legal Studies (3 hours)
- LEGL 5260 Methods of Legal Research and Writing I (3 hours)
- LEGL 5270 Methods of Legal Research and Writing II (3 hours)
- LEGL 5300 Ethics for the Legal Professional (3 hours)
- LEGL 5470 Civil Actions (3 hours)
- LEGL 5490 Advanced Topics in Law (6 hours)
- LEGL 5800 Computerized Legal Research (3 hours)
Accreditation
精东影业 is fully accredited by . The Legal Studies paralegal programs at 精东影业 are approved by the .
The programs are also a member in good standing with the .
What You Can Do With a Paralegal Studies Certificate
Webster's Paralegal Studies Certificate opens doors in several career paths, including opportunities in legal departments and law enforcement. Students can pursue jobs such as:
- Paralegal
- Legal Assistant
- Mediator
- Court Reporter
- Real Estate Agent
- Private Investigator
精东影业 is fully accredited by The Higher Learning Commission. The Legal Studies paralegal programs at 精东影业 are approved by the American Bar Association. The program is also a member in good standing with the American Association for Paralegal Education (AAfPE).
NOTE: A legal assistant or paralegal is a person qualified by education, training or work experience who is employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, corporation, governmental agency or other entity and who performs specifically delegated substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible. The terms 鈥渓egal assistant" and 鈥減aralegal鈥� are used interchangeably for the purposes of the guidelines. Paralegals are prohibited from practicing law. St. Louis-area paralegal programs have been approved by the American Bar Association.
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