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Paralegal
certification programs are suitable for people that want to enter the job
market quickly, and for students that have an associate's or bachelor's degree
in another major. Certification is not mandatory but is voluntary. Certification demonstrates that you have knowledge
of the field, have made a commitment to the profession and have mastered
certain skills. An advanced knowledge of
legal procedures, ethics, law, research and writing skills will be tested.
Some
of courses that students take will be contracts, legal research writing and
civil litigation and professional responsibility and legal ethics. Most
certification programs can be completed in a short time for example, if going
full time 7 months and part time about 17 months.
You
can attend classes in the evenings and on weekends in most colleges. If you are working full time you can attend
on a part time bases. Most schools will give you a window of completion and
some require that you complete the program within a 5 year period. If you are working full time and want to
attend a classroom setting some classes will be held two or three nights per
week plus some Saturday sessions.
A paralegal certificate signifies that you have the credentials and that you are qualified to provide superior service to a law firm and to a corporation. It is recognized by the American Bar Association which marks a high level of professionalism and achievement.
