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Paralegal Professional Certificate

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The Paralegal Professional Certificate prepares students for careers in legal services, providing specialized training to support attorneys and other legal professionals. Students gain practical skills in legal research, document preparation, client communication, and legal technology essential to working in a legal environment.

To enroll in this program, students must provide proof of completing an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree (or higher) with an official transcript from an accredited postsecondary institution. An Associate of Applied Science degree cannot be used to enroll in the Paralegal Professional Certificate program.

Important for Students Entering This Program:
Students who began this program in Summer 2026 will follow the program requirements outlined in the 2025–2026 Academic Catalog.

Students beginning this program in Fall 2026, Winter 2027, or Spring 2027 will follow the requirements outlined in this catalog.

Total Number of Credits

50

Program Requirements Effective Term

Fall 2026

CIP Code

22.0302 - Legal Assistant/Paralegal.

ctcLink Plan Code

LAPPPC45