Paralegal Certificate Courses ©

Start your legal career with a Paralegal Certificate

Now is a great time to enhance your resume, increase your earning potential, and remain competitive in the job market!

There is still time to register for our Paralegal Certificate Course© offered through Montana State University Billings. This is a non-credit certificate.

Recent numbers from the U.S. Department of Labor indicate that the paralegal profession will continue to grow from 2019 to 2026 by 15%. Our nationally acclaimed legal education courses specifically focus on providing students with the most affordable, flexible, and effective legal education possible to achieve their academic goals in a short time frame with minimal costs. Our paralegal and advanced paralegal courses have been developed by qualified attorneys and meet the highest standards in the US for working paralegals.

You will learn to:

Draft legal documents including memoranda, motions, and appellate briefs
Perform legal research and writing
Interview clients and witnesses
Prepare a trial notebook, and much more!

Westlaw training included and access provided for a nominal fee.

The Paralegal Certificate Course© is the cornerstone of The Center for Legal Studies programs. We now offer multiple courses to enhance your paralegal education.

Top 5 reasons to enroll in our courses:

Affordable programs
Flexible course schedules
Certificates awarded by accredited colleges and universities
Courses are taught by practicing lawyers and paralegals
Legal Education is our specialization!

Enroll now!

Professional certificate awarded by Montana State University Billings.

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The Paralegal Certificate Course© is offered in the following formats:

Online $1,595, DVD $1,635, and Text Only $1,595.

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Please call 1-800-522-7737 or email info@legalstudies.com for more information.

Class Schedule & Course Details

Online Lecture formats

IMPORTANT: The online course is completed in two consecutive seven-week sessions, and both sessions must be successfully completed in order to receive a Certificate.

On-line Course Schedule

2021 Session 6: October 18 -- December 3
2022 Session 1: January 10 -- Febrauary 25
2022 Session 2: March 7 -- April 22
2022 Session 3: May 2 -- June 17
2022 Session 4: June 27 -- August 12
2022 Session 5: August 22 -- October 6

DVD and Text-only Lecture formats

(The DVD and Text-only formats are independent studying formats for which students are allowed 1 year to complete and submit all coursework and materials. These formats are ongoing, and a student can register and begin anytime.)

NOTE: WESTLAW online legal research access is required for the Online Lecture and DVD formats.

Required Textbooks* (for the Online and Text-Only formats)

Paralegal Career for Dummies by Scott and Lisa Hatch
Introduction to Paralegalism 7th Edition by William Statsky
Federal Civil Rules Booklet
A Uniform System of Citation (aka “The Bluebook”) most recent edition
WESTLAW Legal Research Access (recommended, but not required, for the Text-Only format)

This book is recommended:

Oran’s Dictionary of the Law 4th Edition

Required Textbooks* (for the DVD format)

Paralegal Procedures and Practices by Scott and Lisa Hatch
A Paralegal Primer 3rd Edition by Scott and Lisa Hatch
Paralegal Career for Dummies by Scott and Lisa Hatch
Federal Civil Rules Booklet
WESTLAW Legal Research Access

This book is recommended:

Introduction to Paralegalism 7th Edition by William Statsky
Oran’s Dictionary of the Law 4th Edition
Uniform System of Citations most current edition

* All textbooks and resources can be purchased through the Center for Legal Studies by calling 1-800-522-7737, or by ordering online. WESTLAW access is subject to terms and conditions. Availability, prices, and required textbooks are subject to change.