Paralegal Studies
Certificate
Herkimer County Community College
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- Delivery Mode
- 100% Online
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- Total Credits
- 31
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- Degree Level
- Certificate
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- Contact Us
- 800-342-3811
Earn your certificate degree online
You will earn the same diploma as our on-campus students
Launch or advance your career in the legal field with our Paralegal Certificate program, designed to build practical, job-ready skills across the core areas of law. You’ll gain training in torts, contracts, real estate and property law, civil litigation and procedure, criminal and family law, wills, trusts, and estates, along with legal research, writing, and ethics. Graduates leave equipped to conduct and synthesize legal research, draft memoranda and pleadings, and apply ethical standards in complex scenarios. Whether you’re looking to enter the field or strengthen your qualifications, this program opens the door to opportunities in law firms, government agencies, and legal departments across a range of industries.
- What's a certificate?
- Certificates are usually one year in length and lead directly to employment. They consist of a focused series of courses and are typically found at Community Colleges.
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What's it like to earn this degree online?
Let's put your mind at ease about online learning
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- 100% Online
- This program is presented 100% online. You will not be expected to attend any classes on campus.
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- Classes on your schedule
- Courses are semester based and classwork can be completed around your work and family commitments. There is no set time where you are required to log in to attend class.
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- Same faculty as on-campus
- The faculty that teach online classes are the same faculty that students learn from on-campus.
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- Personal concierge
- You will have one person who acts as a single point of contact for any and all questions you may have.
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- Credit for prior knowledge
- Get college credit for experience that you have already gained at school or in the workforce.
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- Access to a personal tutor
- You will have access to a tutor when you need assistance with any of your classes.
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How do I enroll?
Follow these steps to start your application
- Go to the online application
- Create an account
- Complete the forms or save for later
- Pay the application fee (if applicable)
- Submit any supplemental materials, if required
- Send in your academic records
- APPLY NOW