Paralegal Professional Training

This comprehensive certificate offers an all-encompassing overview of the paralegal profession.

Course Start

Access the course on September 3, 2024

This course is cohorted, and will require you to attend live sessions and keep up with the course work on a weekly basis.

Course curriculum

1. Facilitator
1. Becoming a Paralegal
  FREE PREVIEW
2. What is a Paralegal
  FREE PREVIEW
3. Functions and Responsibilities of a Paralegal
  FREE PREVIEW
4. Paralegal Education and Training
  FREE PREVIEW
5. Ethical Guidelines for Paralegals
  FREE PREVIEW
6. Organizations Supporting Paralegals
  FREE PREVIEW
7. Module 1 Recap
  FREE PREVIEW
8. Knowledge Check
9. Assignments
10. Module 1 Glossary
1. Introduction
2. Lawyering Skills
3. Pre-Trial
4. Scenario
5. Trial
6. Post-Trial
7. Module 2 Recap
8. Knowledge Check
9. Assignments
10. Module 2 Glossary
1. Introduction
2. The US Legal System
3. The State Legal System
4. Before You Research
5. Finding the Law
6. Module 3 Recap
7. Knowledge Check
8. Assignments
9. Module 3 Glossary
1. Introduction
2. Elements of a Contract
3. Contract Concepts
4. The Parts of a Contract
5. Enforceability of Contracts
6. Breaches of Contract
7. Damages
8. Available Forms and Contracts
9. Module 4 Recap
10. Knowledge Check
11. Assignments
12. Module 4 Glossary
1. Introduction
2. Torts
3. Intentional Torts
4. Negligence
5. Liability
6. Module 5 Recap
7. Knowledge Check
8. Assignments
9. Module 5 Glossary
1. Introduction
2. Real Property and Types of Ownership and Estates
3. Forms of Concur
4. Encumbrances, Easements, and Licenses
5. Conveyancing Contracts, Remedies for Breach of Contract, and Parties to a Contract
6. How to Prepare a Deed
7. Renting Real Property
8. Adverse Possession
9. Eminent Domain
10. Module 6 Recap
11. Knowledge Check
12. Assignment
13. Module 6 Glossary
1. Introduction
2. Family Law
3. Marriage
4. Divorce
5. Child Custody and Support
6. Adoption
7. Module 7 Recap
8. Knowledge Check
9. Assignment
10. Module 7 Glossary

About this course

Cohorted
Learn at Your Own Pace
~ 4 Hours per Module

FAQ

Pre-Requisites

A foundational understanding of the legal system, including knowledge of court structures, basic legal terminology, and an overview of common law procedures. Familiarity with the roles and responsibilities of a paralegal within a legal setting.
Technical Requirements

A computer or laptop with internet access to research legal databases, access digital course materials, and participate in virtual classes or discussions.
Software Requirements

A web browser updated to the latest version, such as Chrome or Firefox, for accessing legal databases and online resources. Office software to create and edit legal documents and correspondence.