Paralegal Certificate Program Online | Rasmussen University
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Paralegal Certificate Program Online | Rasmussen University
Justice Studies
Paralegal
Certificate
Next program start date
May 13, 2026
Finish in as few as
8 months
1
Learning includes
Online
Campus Support and Resources
Earn your Paralegal Certificate and play an integral role in assisting lawyers and their clients with a variety of tasks. From conducting research and preparing legal documents for hearings, trials or corporate meetings to being involved in courts, law firms and government agencies, you will become part of an important, fast-paced team within the legal system. Upon completion of the Paralegal Certificate program, you may qualify to take the National Association of Legal Assistance (NALA) Certified Paralegal Examination.
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Our online paralegal certificate courses are rooted in real-world situations, leveraging legal-specific databases and software that cover modern legal issues such as intellectual property.
Our Paralegal Certificate online courses are designed for people who have already earned an Associate's or Bachelor's and can be completed in as few as 8 months.
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Next Start Date:
May 13, 2026
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Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and the number of courses completed each term.
Rasmussen University will reimburse the application fee for one attempt of one attempt of the National Certified Legal Assistant/Paralegal (CLA/CP) Examination. Should you need to take an exam more than once to receive a passing score, you will be responsible for all subsequent exam application fees.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Paralegals and Legal Assistants at
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/Legal/Paralegals-and-legal-assistants.htm
(visited November 26, 2024). Employment conditions in your area may vary.
LexisNexis is a registered trademark of Reed Elsevier Inc.
Applicants for careers in this field may be subject to pre-employment screenings such as, but not limited to, criminal background checks and drug/or alcohol testing. Employment decisions, including whether to require background checks and other tests, are made at the discretion of the employer. Rasmussen University does not pre-screen for enrollment in this program. Any prospective student must consider their history, lifestyle and future actions before enrolling in the program, and carefully consider whether their actions may prevent them from attaining employment in the field they choose to pursue. Additional requirements, such as industry-specific training, may be required to obtain employment in this field. Please see the
Rasmussen University catalog
for important disclosures regarding background checks and employment.
Justice Studies
Paralegal
Certificate
Next program start date
May 13, 2026
Finish in as few as
8 months
1
Learning includes
Online
Campus Support and Resources
Earn your Paralegal Certificate and play an integral role in assisting lawyers and their clients with a variety of tasks. From conducting research and preparing legal documents for hearings, trials or corporate meetings to being involved in courts, law firms and government agencies, you will become part of an important, fast-paced team within the legal system. Upon completion of the Paralegal Certificate program, you may qualify to take the National Association of Legal Assistance (NALA) Certified Paralegal Examination.
2
Our online paralegal certificate courses are rooted in real-world situations, leveraging legal-specific databases and software that cover modern legal issues such as intellectual property.
Our Paralegal Certificate online courses are designed for people who have already earned an Associate's or Bachelor's and can be completed in as few as 8 months.
1
Request Information
Take me to:
Outcomes
Curriculum
Locations
Next Start Date:
May 13, 2026
Start Your Application
Take the Next Step—Talk to Us!
Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and the number of courses completed each term.
Rasmussen University will reimburse the application fee for one attempt of one attempt of the National Certified Legal Assistant/Paralegal (CLA/CP) Examination. Should you need to take an exam more than once to receive a passing score, you will be responsible for all subsequent exam application fees.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Paralegals and Legal Assistants at
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/Legal/Paralegals-and-legal-assistants.htm
(visited November 26, 2024). Employment conditions in your area may vary.
LexisNexis is a registered trademark of Reed Elsevier Inc.
Applicants for careers in this field may be subject to pre-employment screenings such as, but not limited to, criminal background checks and drug/or alcohol testing. Employment decisions, including whether to require background checks and other tests, are made at the discretion of the employer. Rasmussen University does not pre-screen for enrollment in this program. Any prospective student must consider their history, lifestyle and future actions before enrolling in the program, and carefully consider whether their actions may prevent them from attaining employment in the field they choose to pursue. Additional requirements, such as industry-specific training, may be required to obtain employment in this field. Please see the
Rasmussen University catalog
for important disclosures regarding background checks and employment.