Undergraduate Certificate in Paralegal Studies

What Will You Study in the Paralegal Studies Certificate Program?

• Understand how to write in a professional manner from a legal standpoint.
• Study the foundations of law.
• Learn how the U.S. legal system was created and how it is implemented in different industries.
• Look at the various career options within the legal system.

The legal system provides a variety of different careers and job paths, and so our paralegal certificate is designed to give you skills that will apply to various career settings. You will learn foundational skills of legal writing, law proceedings, legal research analysis, and about the different divisions of law.

You may also be interested in exploring our certificate in criminal justice or our bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies.

Online Paralegal Studies Certificate Program Benefits

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online certificate in paralegal studies from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university. 
• You can complete our paralegal certificate in as little as 2 semesters! 

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

• Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses.
  
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences).