Certified Paralegal (Without Voucher)

William Paterson University

In-Demand in New Jersey

This training may be eligible for funding from your One-Stop Career Center.

DescriptionAbout this Learning Opportunity

Paralegals play a vital role in the legal profession. These qualified professionals take on a variety of tasks ranging from legal research to drafting legal documents in traditional law office settings and in the corporate, government, and public arenas. Formal training is a critical part of preparing for a career as a paralegal. The Paralegal course will help you gain the skills you need to enter the paralegal workforce. You will learn how to conduct legal research and legal interviews, how to perform legal analyses, and more. As you prepare for your paralegal career, you will also receive soft skills training to increase workplace effectiveness. The course concludes with a capstone project. You will first create a complete litigation file that includes: a legal analysis brief, an investigative report, client interview checklist, intake memo, complaint, legal research, and interoffice memorandum of law. Then, you will learn how to create a strong resume that encompasses your specialized skill set and showcases the impact you would make for your next employer. Upon completion of the course, you will be prepared to sit for the Certified Paralegal exam through the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) upon eligibility. Please review the exam requirements prior to registering for this course. Through a partnership with the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA), you will also receive membership and access to NALA's Certified Paralegal (CP) Exam Review courses should you choose to take the NALA Checkpoint exam. This version of the course does not include a voucher to sit for the Certified Paralegal.

Quick FactsDetails about this Learning Opportunity

Prerequisites:High School Diploma or GEDCertifications:Certified Legal AssistantCompletion Time:3-5 monthsTotal Hours:
250 hours

CostDetailed cost breakdown of the Learning Opportunity

Total Cost$3,300
Tuition$3,300
Fees$0
Books & Materials$0
Supplies & Tools$0
Other$0

Location and Contact DetailsGeographic and contact information for this Learning Opportunity

William Paterson University

1600 Valley Road
College of Adult and Professional Studies
Wayne, NJ 07470

Kevin Goskowski
Director, Professional Certificates and Training
(973) 720-2732

http://www.wpunj.edu/cpe/

Instructional ProgramsType of material covered by the Learning Opportunity

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Support ServicesSupport services provided for the Learning Opportunity

Offers evening courses
Wheelchair accessible
Job placement assistance
Childcare assistance

Offerings subject to change – contact the provider to verify these services are still available

How to get fundingYou may be eligible for funding for certain training opportunities

New Jersey residents who meet eligibility criteria can receive funding to train for the following in-demand occupations: In-Demand Occupations List For more details about tuition assistance and to apply, visit the

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