CAREER TRAINING
PARALEGAL
Certified Paralegal
Overview
This comprehensive online program prepares you for a career as a paralegal and for the NALA Certified Paralegal (CP) exam. You will master legal research, writing, and various substantive areas of law including torts, contracts, and criminal law.
The curriculum includes access to Westlaw for advanced legal research and concludes with a capstone project where you will create a complete litigation file, ensuring you have the practical skills needed for the legal environment.
Syllabus
- Legal System: Structure of the legal system, ethics, and regulations of paralegals.
- Legal Research & Writing: Advanced research using Westlaw, legal analysis, and document drafting.
- Litigation Management: Case management, interviewing, investigation, and the litigation process.
- Substantive Law: Tort Law, Contracts, Property/Real Estate Law, Estates/Family Law, and Criminal Law.
- Certification Prep: Comprehensive preparation for the NALA Certified Paralegal (CP) exam and a Capstone litigation project.
Instructor
Casey Thompson & Trina Brown
Casey Thompson is a licensed attorney with expertise in business, corporate, and intellectual property law. Trina Brown is an accomplished paralegal with over 30 years of experience in the legal field.
FAQs
Does this include a voucher? Yes, a voucher for the NALA Certified Paralegal (CP) exam is included.
What is the passing score? The NALA CP exam consists of several parts; passing requirements vary by section.
Are there prerequisites? No formal prerequisites to enroll, but a high school diploma or GED is required for NALA certification.
What research tools are included? The program includes access to Westlaw for advanced legal research training.