Paralegal Program
Accelerate Your Legal Career
Online Paralegal Program
Advance Your Legal Career with our Continuing Education program designed to help you stand out in a competitive legal market.
The National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) has set the gold standard for legal professionals seeking certification and recognition for their expertise in federal law. This program is designed to give you an overview of the American Legal System, Civil Litigation, Legal Research and Writing, and Professional Ethics while covering essential legal concepts, critical thinking and exam-taking strategies to give you the confidence you need to succeed on the NALA Certified Paralegal Exam. *
*Note: Taking this CE course does not qualify you to sit for the NALA exam. NALA has specific eligibility requirements that must be approved for the certification exam. Visit the NALA Eligibility Requirements for Certification webpage for more information on eligibility requirements to sit for the certification exam.
The National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) has set the gold standard for legal professionals seeking certification and recognition for their expertise in federal law. This continuing education course is designed to equip paralegals, legal assistants and aspiring legal professionals to enhance their knowledge, writing skills and confidence to excel on the Certified Paralegal Exam.
After completion of this study and test prep course, professionals seeking certification will have enhanced their knowledge, writing skills and confidence to take the NALA exam should they meet the requirements to sit for the exam.*
Cost = $1,638
*Financial Aid (CE Grant Funds) may be available for this program to students who qualify. More information below.
Course Information
Program Length: 16 Weeks
Program consists of all three courses below.
| Date | Course | Course ID# | Number | Day / Time | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/24 – 12/18 | Legal Research and Writing | 243971 | LGLA 1001 | MTWRF 12AM-12PM | Online |
| 08/24 – 12/18 | Civil Litigation | 243970 | LGLA 1045 | MTWRF 12AM-12PM | Online |
| 08/24 – 12/18 | Certified Paralegal Exam Review | 243972 | LGLA 2039 | MTWRF 12AM-12PM | Online |
Enrollment
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When you register online, adding one class to your cart also adds all three courses.
Passing the certification exams is a required component of the course for successful completion and credit.
For more information or for questions about registering, call: (806) 371-5219.
The first, third and fourth classes listed are the Paralegal program classes. Adding any one class will add all three classes to the cart when you add one of them (Cert. Paralegal Exam Review, Civil Litigation, and Legal Research and Writing).
Program Highlights
Who Should Enroll?
- Paralegals
- Legal Assistants
- Aspiring Legal Professionals
- Anyone who wants to enhance their understanding of federal law
What You'll Learn
Paralegals that achieve certification may enhance their earning potential and career opportunities in both law firms and corporate legal departments. A paralegal is a valuable asset to a law firm or legal department, and certification demonstrates competency in federal law to employers and clients.
*Financial Aid Information
TPEG for Continuing Education
Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG) CE funds are available for eligible students enrolling in Continuing Education Programs who also meet the following criteria:
- Enrolling in a continuing education program with 24 or more contact hours.
- US citizens, or eligible non-citizens.
- Demonstrate financial need by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Males must be registered with Selective Service or exempt from registration.
- Not currently in default on a federal student loan or owe a Title IV grant overpayment.
- Not eligible for other state or federal benefits such as VA Educational benefits, Hazelwood benefits, state exemption and waivers.
- Has not completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
- Not currently enrolled in academic classes within the same semester.
- Not currently on Financial Aid Suspension.
Students who meet the above criteria should go to the Financial Aid webpage and complete the steps to apply for TPEG for continuing education courses.
Contact
For more information or questions about the program or registering: