The NC State University Advanced Paralegal Certificate Program's advanced topics build upon the Paralegal Certificate Course (Paralegal I and II). These classes are available to students who wish to extensively build upon their knowledge of law and paralegal studies with classes in specialized facets of contemporary law. Your study and concentration on substantively specific materials will enable you to gain a strong competitive edge over other paralegals. The additional training gained through participation in these advanced classes will embellish your legal knowledge and skills, which in turn should increase your salary and marketability.
You are required to complete six Advanced Paralegal Course topics to receive a certificate. Each topic is offered in a seven-week online session. Up to three Advanced Paralegal Course topics may be taken during a seven-week online session and Advanced Paralegal Course topics do not have to be taken in any particular order. They are as follows:
- Advanced Legal Research
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Bankruptcy Law and Practice
- Business Law and Practice
- Constitutional Law
- Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure
- Education Law
- Estate Planning-Probate, Wills, and Trusts
- Family Law
- Immigration Law
- Intellectual Property
- Real Property Law
- Victim Advocacy
- Water Law
Attend and You Will Receive
Those who successfully complete at least six advanced topics will be awarded a Certificate of Completion from NC State University.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of Paralegal I and II or the equivalent is required to enroll in the Advanced Paralegal Certificate.
Additional Information
You should expect to spend at least 45-50 hours reading and preparing assignments and tests for each course.