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 tasks ranging from legal research to drafting legal documents in law office settings and in the corporate, government, and public arenas. This course will help you gain skills needed. You will learn to conduct legal research and legal interviews, how to perform legal analyses, and more. You will receive soft skills training to increase workplace effectiveness. In the capstone project you will create a complete litigation file with legal analysis brief, an investigative report, client interview checklist, intake memo, complaint, legal research, and interoffice memorandum of law. You will also learn how to create a strong resume. Through partnership with National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA), you will receive membership and access to NALA's Certified Paralegal (CP) Exam Review courses should you choose to take the NALA CP exam in the future.
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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.
To meet the eligibility requirements to sit for the NALA Certified Paralegal exam, you must meet one of the following requirements: You must have 60 semester hours, of which at least 15 hours (225 clock hours) are from paralegal studies or hold an associate's degree in paralegal studies, or a bachelor's degree in any field, or have seven years of experience as a legal assistant under the supervision of a member of the Bar. Please review the exam requirements before enrolling in this course.
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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