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CBDC 0005 - Certified Paralegal

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Course Description

Paralegals play a vital role in the legal profession. These qualified professionals take on a variety of tasks ranging from legal research to drafting legal documents in traditional law office settings and in the corporate, government and public arenas. Formal training is a critical part of preparing for a career as a paralegal. 

This Paralegal course will help you gain the skills you need to enter the paralegal workforce. You will learn how to conduct legal research and legal interviews, how to perform legal analyses and more. As you prepare for your paralegal career, you will also receive soft skills training to increase workplace effectiveness.

Capstone Project

The course concludes with a capstone project. You will first create a complete litigation file that includes: a legal analysis brief, an investigative report, client interview checklist, intake memo, complaint, legal research and interoffice memorandum of law. Then, you will learn how to create a strong resume that encompasses your specialized skill set and showcases the impact you would make for your next employer. 

Certification Preparation

Upon completion of the course, you will be prepared to sit for the Certified Paralegal exam through the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) upon eligibility. Please review the exam requirements prior to registering for this course.

Through a partnership with the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA), you will also receive membership and access to NALA’s Certified Paralegal (CP) Exam Review courses should you choose to take the NALA CP exam. 

This course offers enrollment with or without a voucher. The voucher covers the cost to sit for the Certified Paralegal exam upon eligibility. Proctor fees may apply, which are not included. 

Benefits and Learning Outcomes

  • Explain the fundamentals of the U.S. legal system
  • Apply legal research techniques and conduct client and witness interviews
  • Demonstrate effective litigation communication skills in professional settings
  • Develop soft skills that enhance workplace effectiveness
  • Utilize Westlaw to analyze and interpret legal information
  • Integrate knowledge and skills needed to succeed within the legal industry
  • Prepare to successfully complete the Certified Paralegal (CP) exam through the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA)

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CBDC 0005 - 260701

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On-Demand Online
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$3,249.00
Section Title
Certified Paralegal
Section Schedule
Self-paced
Location
  • Online
Instruction Method Options
On-Demand Online  
Course Fee(s)
Registration $3,249.00
CEUs
22.5 CEUs
Cancel Request Deadline
No drop request allowed after enrollment
Transfer Request Deadline
No transfer request allowed after enrollment
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