Train for a Career as a Paralegal
Paralegals are essential members of the legal profession—supporting attorneys with research, case preparation, and documentation across law firms, corporations, government agencies, and public-sector organizations.
Our 100% online Certified Paralegal program gives you the practical skills and legal knowledge needed to enter the field in as little as 12 months.
Whether you’re starting fresh or looking to pivot into the legal field, this program prepares you to contribute confidently in real-world legal environments.
You’ll Learn:
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Consistent Demand
Paralegals are in demand across law firms, corporations, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations nationwide.
Diverse Career Paths
Specialize in areas such as criminal law, family law, corporate law, real estate, immigration, and more.
Nationwide Career Flexibility
Paralegal certification is valuable across all states and is not tied to a single licensing jurisdiction.
Certification Preparation
This program provides access to Certified Paralegal (CP) Exam Review materials through the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA).
What You’ll Learn
This comprehensive curriculum builds job-ready legal skills through practical instruction and applied learning:
- Fundamentals of the U.S. legal system
- Legal research and interviews using professional tools (including Westlaw access)
- Drafting contracts, pleadings, and legal memoranda
- Litigation communication and case preparation
- Legal ethics and professional responsibility
- Soft skills for effectiveness in legal workplaces
The program concludes with a hands-on capstone project where you’ll build a complete litigation file, including:
- Legal analysis and investigative reports
- Client checklists and intake memoranda
- Complaints and legal research documentation
- A memorandum of law
This project allows you to demonstrate real-world skills and better understand the paralegal’s role within legal practice.
As part of this program, you’ll receive access to NALA’s Certified Paralegal (CP) Exam Review courses through our partnership with the National Association of Legal Assistants.
- Option to enroll with or without a CP exam voucher
- Voucher covers the cost to sit for the CP exam when eligible
- Proctor fees may apply and are not included
Eligibility requirements apply. We recommend reviewing NALA’s certification criteria before enrolling.
- Duration: ~12 months (self-paced, flexible)
- Weekly Time Commitment: 15–25 hours
- Format: 100% online
- Start Anytime: Open enrollment
- Prerequisites: None to enroll (high school diploma or GED recommended for career entry)
- Want to start a career in the legal field
- Are considering a career change into law or legal services
- Prefer flexible, self-paced online learning
- Want practical, job-relevant legal training
- Aim to prepare for the NALA Certified Paralegal credential
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for paralegals is projected to grow 4% through 2032, with approximately 38,000 job openings annually.
Salary.com reports average paralegal salaries ranging from $60,300 to $121,420, depending on specialty and experience.
U.S. News & World Report ranks paralegals:
- #7 in Best Social Services Jobs
- #74 in the 100 Best Jobs
How to Get Started
STEP 1:
Apply online anytime
STEP 2:
Access your course in 24–48 hours
STEP 3:
Progress at your pace
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