Cert in Legal Support Services

This certificate introduces the skills needed to assist lawyers competently and with integrity in corporate practice. The American Bar Association has approved it, though it is not meant to qualify anyone to practice law. The corporate focus includes analyzing cases, researching the law and preparing paperwork for setting up and operating a business entity. Students receive an academic and practical grounding in paralegal work. The program is offered fully online. Applications are reviewed throughout the year, so learners can plan around work and family commitments. The published average completion time is 8 months. The page lists no application fee and no essays or exams. Prospective students can check the latest start dates and review the degree requirements and admissions sections of the program page for course lists and entry details before applying.