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Programs like this can help with transfer and credit for prior learning—but the receiving school makes the final decision. Before you enroll, confirm transferability with your target registrar in writing.

  • Continuing education / professional certificate programs often do not qualify for traditional federal financial aid (Pell, Stafford, etc.); confirm payment options on the official provider page.
  • Textbooks and materials are commonly sold separately; confirm total cost before enrolling (per CLS FAQ pattern).
  • Transfer of credit or employer tuition assistance depends on your school or employer; get written confirmation before enrolling.

About this program

The Paralegal Certificate Course is a continuing education program designed to build job-ready paralegal competencies: understanding the U.S. judicial system, supporting trial teams, interviewing and investigation basics, legal research, and case preparation. Multiple study formats may be available depending on the partner offer and term (see the official CLS product page for current options, schedules, and pricing).

Program highlights

  • Offered in partnership with California State University, Long Beach CPaCE (per Center for Legal Studies program page).
  • Popular online format is described as two instructor-led 7-week segments (Paralegal I and Paralegal II) within a 14-week window; the published fee covers both segments (per CLS).
  • Additional formats (self-study, live lecture, text-only) may be available through select partners (per CLS).
  • California paralegals may need additional Advanced Paralegal coursework to meet requirements under California Business and Professions Code §6450 (per CLS).
  • New Mexico paralegals may have additional education requirements under Rule 20-115 NMRA (per CLS).

What you'll learn

  • Foundations of the American judicial system and civil procedure concepts used in litigation support.
  • Practical skills for assisting attorneys with fact development, witness interviews, and case organization.
  • Legal research and writing fundamentals for paralegal work product.
  • Ethics and professionalism expectations common to law-office environments.

Outcomes

  • Designed to support entry-level paralegal/legal assistant roles across a range of practice settings (verify employer requirements in your state).
  • CLS notes career-center access for students who meet stated progress requirements (see official page for details).

Accreditation

This listing describes a professional certificate program delivered by the Center for Legal Studies in partnership with a university continuing education unit. It is not a substitute for state-specific paralegal regulation guidance—confirm requirements with the State Bar or applicable regulatory authority in your jurisdiction.

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