Paralegal Studies Certificate
Brighton College
Key Information
Campus location
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
USD 4,745 / per year
Application deadline
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Introduction
The Paralegal Institute offers an opportunity for you to add a competitive edge to your pursuit of a position in the Paralegal field by offering a Paralegal Certificate program. We also offer Paralegal Continuing Education programs that can help you keep that competitive edge as you pursue advanced career opportunities.
Once you, as the student, successfully complete the courses outlined below, you will be eligible to sit for the National Association for Legal Assistants (NALA) Certification Exam.
Duration
We offer open enrollment within our paralegal programs, thus you may register at any time. We give you up to one year to complete the Paralegal Certificate program. However, completion of the Paralegal Certificate program depends solely on the study schedule you set for yourself. We recommend that you maintain a consistent submission of lessons.
Course Outline
What courses are in the Paralegal Certificate program?
The following courses are included in the Paralegal Certificate program. Courses are released one at a time to maximize learning. The Paralegal Certificate program has a total of 21 credit hours. Each course must be completed in 8 weeks.
| Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| LGS 100 | Paralegal Today | 3 Credit Hours |
| LGS 108 | Legal Research | 3 Credit Hours |
| LGS 208 | Legal Analysis and Writing | 3 Credit Hours |
| LGS 110 | Litigation and Trial Practice | 3 Credit Hours |
| LGS 206D | Business Organizations | 3 Credit Hours |
| LGS 301 | Torts: Personal Injury Litigation | 3 Credit Hours |
| LGS 107 | Contracts | 3 Credit Hours |
*California requires 24 credit hours to fulfill the educational requirements for a Paralegal. If you are inquiring from California, or plan to work in California, you can add one of these courses to your Diploma:
- Criminal Law
- Administrative Law
- Real Property
- Immigration Law
- Trust, Wills, Estates
- Intellectual Property
- Environmental Law
- Bankruptcy Law
- Social Security Disability
Each course is $195 per credit hour.
Tuition & Fees
The total price for The Paralegal Institute’s Paralegal Diploma program is $4,745.
| Total Tuition | $4,095 |
| Enrollment Fee | $100 |
| Resource Fee | $550 |
| Total Sales Price | $4,745 |
Payment Plans
- Full Payment Plan: Pay in full pay a total program price of $4,445. Save $300!
- Private Student Loan: Finance your education with low down payments and customized terms!
All academic and financial obligations to the school must be made prior to the release of final transcripts and diploma.
Financial Assistance
The programs at The Paralegal Institute@Brighton College are approved for Veterans benefits. The Paralegal Institute@Brighton College also works with many employers’ Tuition Reimbursement programs as well as various Workforce Development and Vocational Rehabilitation programs. To find out if you qualify for these programs, call our office at 1-800-354-1254 for more information.