Program Details
Certified Paralegal
University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education
12/29/2023
Paralegals play a vital role in the legal profession, taking on a variety of tasks ranging from legal research to drafting legal documents in traditional law office settings and in the corporate, government, and public arenas. Formal training is a critical part of preparing for this career. Upon completion of the course, you will be prepared to sit for the Certified Paralegal exam through the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) upon eligibility. Please review the exam requirements prior to registering. Through a partnership with National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA), you will also receive membership and access to NALA's Certified Paralegal (CP) Exam Review courses should you choose to take the NALA CP exam at a future time.
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There are no prerequisites to take this course. However, you will need a high school diploma or GED equivalent to start a career as a paralegal. It is also recommended that you have basic computer skills, including proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and fundamental keyboarding skills. A strong grasp of English grammar conventions, such as spelling, punctuation, and composition, is also recommended.
Please review the exam requirements before enrolling in this course. You must meet one of the requirements outlined in Categories 1, 2, or 3 at the time of filing an application form to be eligible for the CP certification exam through NALA. For more info visit: https://careertraining.uwrf.edu/training-programs/certified-paralegal/.
This program is offered
ongoing, rolling enrollment
A full tuition refund may be requested up to ten calendar days from the start date indicated in the online Student Center, provided no more than 50% of the program has been completed and all materials are returned in as-new condition. No refunds are available after ten days. Contact Angela Whitaker for more information at continuing.ed@uwrf.edu or 715-425-3256.
angela.whitaker@uwrf.edu
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