If you're looking to explore an exciting legal career, complement other fields of study, or enhance your existing marketable legal skills, the Online Paralegal Certificate Program at Berkeley College may be the answer!
Adults with a high school diploma or its equivalent are welcome to enroll for this certificate program. There is a short registration form, but no formal acceptance process.
Berkeley College’s Online Paralegal Certificate Program focuses on the important competencies that are required in the paralegal field. These include the effective use of technology and legal databases, which paralegals utilize in the legal profession. Throughout the certificate program, students are taught the knowledge and practices, which comprise the foundation of the profession by faculty with specific relevant experience. Essential to the profession is a comprehensive knowledge of legal research techniques as well as the ability to prepare written legal documents. In addition, the certificate program explores specific areas of the law in order to prepare students for a position in this exciting and growing area.
The Online Paralegal Certificate Program is offered through Berkeley College Online®.
When registering for the Online Paralegal Program, please be sure to select “Online” as the location you’d like to attend, “Online NJ” as the state in which you wish to register, and “Non-Degree” as the degree level.
In choosing a certificate program, one size doesn’t necessarily fit all. The Berkeley College Online Paralegal Certificate Program offers several options designed to match each student’s individual goals.
All options consist of a series of seven-week online courses that align to the legal areas essential to the role of a working paralegal. Through case studies, discussion board participation, legal research assignments and assessments, students are able to prepare for their role in the legal profession through Berkeley College’s Online Paralegal Certificate Program.
Core Paralegal Certificate: 18 credits, Cost: $3,995
Courses:
Elective Paralegal Certificate: 9 credits, Cost: $2,500
Three Elective Courses (3 credits each)
Advanced Paralegal Certificate: 27 credits, Cost: $6,495
The six Core Courses (18 credits) + three Elective Courses (9 credits)
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Students in the Online Paralegal and Interior Design Certificate Programs are not eligible for Berkeley College grants and scholarships or lifetime career services assistance upon completion of the courses.