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We offer a range of training packages in various subject areas and offer blended learning opportunities to best meet your needs. If sitting in a room with a trainer with the opportunity for discussion with other learners sounds good to you, we offer this. Rather study in your own time at your own pace? Our e-learning packages are right up your alley.

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Paralegal Certificate Program - 60-Second Overview

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Legal Writing

Legal writing is essential to high-level legal work. It involves analyzing fact patterns and constructing persuasive legal arguments in written form. Paralegals must know how to create and review legal documents to ensure accuracy and consistency.

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Legal Citations

Learn how to properly create and check citations using The Bluebook guidelines. Ensure accuracy and uniformity in legal documents with effective citation skills.

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Legal Research

Master the use of research platforms such as Westlaw and LEXIS-NEXIS to find statutes, cases, and secondary sources that strengthen legal arguments.

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Bankruptcy

This paralegal certification course provides the student with background on the pros and cons of filing bankruptcy and who is involved. The various types of bankruptcies are also discussed, along with their procedures and their end results.

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Civil Rights

This course provides the student with background on 42 U.S.C §1983 which enforces provisions of the 14th Amendment (due process), deters state actors and provides remedy where state law is inadequate. Actions, exceptions, and remedies are also detailed.

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Criminal Law

This course provides the student with background on all aspects of the criminal litigation process, from arrest to trial. The different types of criminal and civil crimes are distinguished, as well as their defenses.

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What paralegals do

Paralegals help attorneys with everything from client intake, to interviewing witnesses, to helping to prepare for trial. High-level paralegal skills such as legal research, legal writing, and legal citations allow the paralegal to engage in high-impact legal work.

The exact responsibilities of each paralegal will vary from one law office to the next.

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Paralegal pay

The paralegal pay scale varies as much as paralegal responsibilities. Usually, legal assistants and paralegals in big cities will earn more than those in small towns. Generally, entry level paralegals can expect to earn $15 to $30 per hour, while high-level experienced paralegals can earn well over $100,000 per year.

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Why become a paralegal?

People go into the paralegal field for a variety of reasons. Some of the most common include:

  • Interest in the law
  • Interest in helping people
  • Paralegal as a step toward becoming an attorney
  • Desire for a rewarding career

Paralegal Certificate Benefits

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Competitive Advantage

Earning a paralegal certificate gives you a competitive advantage over other applicants both in landing your first paralegal job position and when seeking to advance your legal career.

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Nationally Recognized

Your paralegal certificate from the Paralegal Institute of Washington, D.C. is good nationwide! The skills that you develop while completing the program are applicable in a wide variety of legal settings from coast to coast.

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Perfect for Career Advancement

In today’s job market, employers are increasingly requiring their new hires and existing employees to steadily pursue higher education. Whether you’re looking to start your paralegal career or advance it, earning a certificate is a great way to demonstrate you’re an education-minded professional.

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Paralegal Institute is a leading law school in Washington, D.C., dedicated to preparing students for successful careers in the legal field. Our mission is to provide practical, affordable, and accessible paralegal education through expert faculty and innovative technology.

Our Vision
To empower students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in law firms, corporations, and government organizations.

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Integrity | Professionalism | Innovation | Student Success

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