The Paralegal Professional Certification Course from Adelphi University is designed to equip students with the fundamental understanding and skills necessary to excel in the legal industry. Paralegals play a crucial role in legal practices, assisting attorneys with various tasks such as legal research, writing, filing, and more. This program provides an in-depth exploration of the substantive and procedural elements applicable to different areas of law, ensuring that students are well-prepared to enter the workplace with a solid foundation of knowledge.

Program Objectives:

Upon completing this program, learners will be able to:

• Summarize the role of the paralegal in the American legal system.
• Describe the process of becoming a paralegal professional and prepare a resume for a paralegal position.
• Explain the sources of American Law and the state and federal court systems.
• Explain the trial preparation process, trial, appellate process, and alternative dispute resolution.
• Describe criminal law and procedure, principles of tort law, classifications and elements of contracts, principles of property law, family law, estate planning and probate, and forms of business.
• Recognize the regulation of the legal profession and ethical issues such as unauthorized practice of law, misrepresentation, duty of confidentiality, evidentiary privileges, conflict of interest, advertising and solicitation, client trust accounts, legal and paralegal fees, competence, negligence, zealous representation, duty of integrity, and duty to report.

Certification Opportunities:

After completing this program, learners will have the option to take the leading national/industry-recognized certification exam(s) essential to entry-level employment in this fast-growing field.

• National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Paralegal Professional (L-PARA)

Optional Volunteer Externship Opportunity:

Learners who complete this program are eligible to participate in an optional volunteer externship opportunity with a local company/agency/organization aligned with this area of study to gain valuable hands-on experience. An Externship Coordinator will reach out to coordinate placement as learners progress through their eLearning program.

Note: Additional documentation including health records, immunizations, drug screening, criminal background checks, etc. may be required by the externship facility.