Paralegal Certificate Overview
The Paralegal Certificate Program is a non-credit certificate program offered by Emory University's Professional Learning Programs. Admission into the program requires a 4-year undergraduate degree.
Paralegal Program for working professionals with daytime employment.
- The program lasts approximately 6 months
- We offer four distinct schedule formats:
- 6 to 9 pm, Tuesday and Thursday evenings
- 9 am to 4 pm, Saturday with an hour lunch
- 9 am to 4 pm, Friday with an hour lunch
- 9 am to 4 pm, Monday with an hour lunch
- This program is held in Atlanta, Georgia, at Emory University
- Successful graduates receive a framed Emory University Certificate
Overview
Our program consists of two parts: A Fundamentals and Core Paralegal Skills course and Topics courses such as Torts, Georgia Practices and Procedures, and Contract Law. The Core Program consists of approximately 60 instructional hours while the Topics courses each consist of approximately 18-21 hours.
Emory’s Paralegal Certificate provides paralegal-specific training. Our program can be completed in approximately 6 months because it focuses on developing core, practical paralegal skills. We encourage you to review our curriculum and share it with attorneys or practicing paralegals. You will find it to be a thorough and challenging curriculum that will prepare you to work as an elite paralegal professional.
What is unique about the Emory Paralegal Certificate?
- A blended curriculum that includes classroom, online, and independent study
- Over 120 hours of learning in a 6-month comprehensive program
- Excellent resources including, texts, workbooks, and online support
- Students develop a "client" file and produce work documents based on their specific case including their billable hours.
Who should enroll?
- Legal staff wishing to enhance or advance their careers by earning a professional credential
- Career changers looking for a professional career with strong compensation
- Anyone considering law school who would like a headstart on their peer
Program Instructors
Instructors for this program are attorneys with demonstrated teaching abilities, superior knowledge of the subject matter, and who are members of the State Bar of Georgia. The substantive classes are taught by practicing attorneys with expertise in the topic area. Visit our instructor biography page to learn more about our instructors.
