The Paralegal Studies Certificate Program is offered through
Evening and Weekend Programs. Evening and Weekend Program Arbitrate, negotiate, investigate and interview. Learn it all in the Cetificate Program in Paralegal Studies. As a member of a legal team, the paralegal or lawyer's assistant must master the professional terms, proceedings and background of the American legal system. Courses are offered in ethics, torts, writing and research and specialized fields: immigration, environmental, criminal, wills and probate law. Requirements Five (5) required courses (12 credit hours) Nine (9) elective courses (at least 18 credit hours) You may apply for the certificate program online. For more information on certificate courses offered, please contact the certificate counselor at (202) 314-3320 or certificates@grad.usda.gov. Special accommodations may be requested online by requesting ADA Accommodations. All requests must be received at least four weeks prior to the class start date to be fulfilled. Required Courses
Elective Courses (complete 18 credits):
Special Electives (No more than 4 credits of the following may be used toward elective requirements):
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