Wilmington University’s ABA-approved Post-Bachelor’s Paralegal certificate prepares you with the professional and academic skills needed to play an important role in the delivery of legal services. Paralegals provide indispensable support to legal teams in the public and private sectors of law. Because certificate programs are highly valued by those in the legal field, it is perfect for those who want to enhance marketability, make a career change, or expand career options.
The certificate’s 24-credit curriculum allows you to concentrate your studies to the specific content area relevant to your professional goals. We offer over a dozen substantive courses to round out the core curriculum with academic experience applicable to your interests and career.
Be prepared to enter the legal field after graduation or provide a solid foundation for law school by completing the certificate. The program can be completed in as little as 10 months.
Our program was designed by paralegals and attorneys to concentrate exclusively on the skills and knowledge currently needed by working professionals. You’ll gain knowledge on legal ethics, research, writing and civil procedure. A capstone course provides you with an experiential learning environment to refine your competencies needed for the real-world legal workplace.
Earn this Dual-Credit Certificate and apply the credits to a related WilmU degree program! Dual-Credit ADVANTAGE lets you earn multiple credentials simultaneously — accelerating your education goals and making your credits even more valuable. Learn more about WilmU's Dual-Credit ADVANTAGE™.
Wilmington University certificate programs teach you the subject-specific knowledge you need to advance in your career or to simply explore a new field. Build skills that can give you greater opportunities in your evolving field today. Many WilmU certificate programs can be completed online or at several of our face-to-face locations!
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