Paralegal Certificate

This certificate prepares students with an overview of the paralegal profession, learn the ethical rules for members of the legal community, learn how to conduct legal research and basic legal writing skills, how to interpret legal documents, how to interpret case law, how to investigate the facts of a case, how to prepare a case for trial, how to analyze and handle procedural problems, and an overview of law from core courses. Use these skills to become a paralegal, title examiner, trust officer, contract clerk, legal investigator or law firm administrator; or as a foundation for further legal education including later enrollment in law school.