Undergraduate Certificate in Paralegal Studies
Learn Marketable Legal Support Skills By Earning an Online Undergraduate Certificate in Paralegal Studies
The legal field is fast-paced, constantly changing, and always in need of ethical leaders who can make a lasting impact. For paralegal professionals, there are always new cases, rules, and regulations to address as they help to make the legal process work. Through Liberty’s 100% online Undergraduate Certificate in Paralegal Studies, you can take the first step to learn in-demand skills and take part in an exciting field.
Our online paralegal certificate is designed to give you foundational skills in law proceedings, legal writing methods, real estate, and other legal studies area, all with a Christian worldview. Our paralegal certificate provides a variety of foundational skills that will help you tackle legal issues in business, government, nonprofit, and even ministry roles. Your online classes will cover current trends and topics in society and how they impact our country’s laws in many industries. You can customize your classes based on specific topics that will help your career, or help you build toward a new career direction.
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).
Credit Hours
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the certificate total
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
600+ Online Degrees
With over 600 online degrees, we have something that will accommodate your dreams and calling.
Backed by a brick-and-mortar campus
Our residential campus ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America. That commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well.
No tuition increase for 9 years
We want to help you pursue your goals – so while tuition rates at most universities have continued to increase over the years, the majority of our rates haven’t.
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