Ready for a Career Change? Become a Paralegal in Just 1-Year.
Paralegal Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Earning your post-baccalaureate paralegal certificate is one very flexible option we offer you when you've already earned a bachelor's degree. Our American Bar Association approved certificateÌýoption includes liberal arts courses plus courses with law concentration through aÌýflexible delivery method. Classes are held online so you can work full time while you are earning your certificate. Historically, 100 percent of our certificate graduates were employed in the field within six months ofÌýgraduating.
The average certificate completion for full-time students is one year.ÌýParalegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law.
At least 9 credits of legal specialty courses required for the Certificate must be completed via synchronous instruction. Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law
Learn more about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information:
U.S. Department of Education Disclosures
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Curriculum
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Requirements for Completion of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ's Post-Baccalaureate Paralegal Certificate
To earn your post-baccalaureate paralegal certificate, you must complete 27 hours of required course work at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ.
Completing this program qualifies you to take the Certified Paralegal exam offered by the National Association of Legal Assistants.
The Assurance of Accreditation
The assurance of regional accreditation means that our degrees have been evaluated for their outcomes — including how well they prepare you to meet the needs of your employers, yourself and our global society. Ìýº¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ is accredited by .
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµâ€™s Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Paralegal Studies program is approved by the on Paralegals, 312-998-5618.Ìý
Admissions Requirements
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher.
- Completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
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Application Process
Apply online at
- Official transcripts from institution accredited to award bachelor’s degrees.
- Completed º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ graduate program application.
- Submit professional résumé.Ìý
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File the FAFSA
All students should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at . By completing the FAFSA, you will be considered for federal loans.
- Everyone is eligible to complete a FAFSA!
- The FAFSA is available beginning October 1.
- Use the IRS Data Retrieval tool to transfer IRS data directly to your FAFSA.
- Priority Filing Date: March 15
- CSM’s School Code: 002540
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Academic Description
Ready for a Career Change? Become a Paralegal in Just 1-Year.
Paralegal Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Earning your post-baccalaureate paralegal certificate is one very flexible option we offer you when you've already earned a bachelor's degree. Our American Bar Association approved certificateÌýoption includes liberal arts courses plus courses with law concentration through aÌýflexible delivery method. Classes are held online so you can work full time while you are earning your certificate. Historically, 100 percent of our certificate graduates were employed in the field within six months ofÌýgraduating.
The average certificate completion for full-time students is one year.ÌýParalegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law.
At least 9 credits of legal specialty courses required for the Certificate must be completed via synchronous instruction. Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law
Learn more about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information:
U.S. Department of Education Disclosures
Ìý
Accreditation
The Assurance of Accreditation
The assurance of regional accreditation means that our degrees have been evaluated for their outcomes — including how well they prepare you to meet the needs of your employers, yourself and our global society. Ìýº¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ is accredited by .
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµâ€™s Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Paralegal Studies program is approved by the on Paralegals, 312-998-5618.Ìý
Admissions Requirements
Admissions Requirements
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher.
- Completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Ìý
Application Process
Apply online at
- Official transcripts from institution accredited to award bachelor’s degrees.
- Completed º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ graduate program application.
- Submit professional résumé.Ìý
Ìý
File the FAFSA
All students should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at . By completing the FAFSA, you will be considered for federal loans.
- Everyone is eligible to complete a FAFSA!
- The FAFSA is available beginning October 1.
- Use the IRS Data Retrieval tool to transfer IRS data directly to your FAFSA.
- Priority Filing Date: March 15
- CSM’s School Code: 002540
Ìý
Curriculum
Curriculum
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Degree Requirements
Requirements for Completion of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ's Post-Baccalaureate Paralegal Certificate
To earn your post-baccalaureate paralegal certificate, you must complete 27 hours of required course work at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ.
Completing this program qualifies you to take the Certified Paralegal exam offered by the National Association of Legal Assistants.

