Paralegal Studies (Cert.)

Paralegal Studies (Cert.) - The American Bar Association approved Certificate program in Paralegal Studies is designed to meet the needs of the college graduate seeking a career as a paralegal. In order to be eligible for admission, a student must have either an Associate or Baccalaureate degree. Students with an Associate degree must meet the minimum general education requirements set by the American Bar Association. The program will accept a maximum of 9 credits of paralegal specialty transfer credits. Paralegals are required to complete a minimum of 9 credits in a traditional or remote format at NCC.  

A student must have either an Associate or baccalaureate degree to be eligible for admission to the Certificate program.

Students with an Associate degree must meet the minimum general education requirements set by the American Bar Association. All other students should request information about the A.A.S. degree program. This curriculum is the recommended sequence for fulltime day students. It can be completed in one and a half semesters of full time study.

The sequence can be modified for evening and part-time students. Because of the complexity of the program, all advisement must be obtained from the Paralegal Program Department. A minimum grade of "C" is required in all Law courses.

Course Descriptions: Online or PDF

Paralegal Studies
Certificate Program
Hegis Code: 5099

Total Credits: 24

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