The Paralegal Studies program delivers practical, career‑focused training designed to prepare learners for entry‑level roles in today’s legal environment. This program builds a strong foundation in legal principles, ethical standards, research, writing, and professional communication, equipping students with the real‑world skills needed to succeed in law offices, corporate legal departments, and government settings.
Paralegal Professional
Module 1: The Paralegal Career
Module 2: American Law and Court Systems
Module 3: Online Legal Research and Analysis
Module 4: Legal Writing and Civil Litigation
Module 5: Interviews, Investigations and Trial Procedures
Module 6: Criminal, Tort and Consumer Law
Module 7: Contracts, Insurance Law and Family Law
Module 8: Employment Law, Bankruptcy and Environmental Law
Legal Analysis and Writing
Module 1 Legal Analysis and Writing
Module 2: Types of Legal Research
Module 3: Legal Research, continued
Module 4: Key Facts and Issue Identification
Module 5: Stating the Issue, On Point Importance, and Counter analysis
Module 6: Fundamentals of Writing
Module 7: Office Legal Memorandum
Module 8: Court Briefs and Correspondence
Understanding the Law
Module 1: Introduction to the Law
Module 2: The Court System & The Attorney
Module 3: Administrative Law & Crimes
Module 4: Torts & Contracts
Module 5: Application of Law to the Individual
Module 6: Renters, Landlords & Employee Rights
Module 7: Consumer Rights, Family Law and Wills
Discover a Career as a Paralegal
Module 1: Paralegal Duties
Module 2: Legal Authority
Module 3: Legal Research
Module 4: Effective Writing Style
By the end of the program, learners will be able to:
Understand the role and professional responsibilities of a paralegal
Apply ethical standards and legal terminology accurately
Conduct legal research and draft professional legal documents
Assist with civil and criminal case preparation
Perform legal interviewing, investigation, and fact‑gathering
Support pretrial preparation and trial procedures
Communicate effectively within a legal office environment
Upon successfully completion of the training program, learners will be prepared to sit for the Certified Paralegal certification exam through NALA. Learners will be provided an exam voucher,
at no cost, to sit for the exam.
To be eligible for the Certified Paralegal examination, a paralegal must meet one of the following requirements listed below. The NALA Certifying Board and NALA do not provide nor approve any education that is required for initial certification.
1. Graduation from a paralegal program that is:
(a) Approved by the American Bar Association; or
(b) An associate degree program; or
(c) A post-baccalaureate certificate program in paralegal studies; or
(d) A bachelor's degree program in paralegal studies; or
(e) A paralegal program which consists of a minimum of 60 semester hours (900 clock hours or 90 quarter hours) of which at least 15 semester hours (225 clock hours or 22.5 quarter hours) are substantive legal courses.
Each state may have additional licensing requirements, be sure to research your states requirements for employment by visiting your states occupation board.
This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.