Students pursuing a Paralegal Intermediate Technical Certificate will take specific law-related courses designed to provide advanced training for those individuals who are currently employed in a law-related office or who have previous law-related experience.

Prior to the issuance of this certificate, students must complete specified courses as well as meet at least one of the criteria listed below:

1. Have a paralegal certification or designation issued by a nationally recognized paralegal organization  
2. Have five (5) years of recent continuous employment experience in a law-related office (see program advisor for a complete list of required courses.

Upon completion of this certificate, the student will:

• Be able to think critically
• Demonstrate organizational skills
• Work effectively with a variety of legal office professionals and clients
• Understand and apply legal ethics as required by law
• Demonstrate in-depth understanding of the legal system and its various agencies
• Demonstrate solid interviewing and investigation skills
• Draft legal documents and memoranda pertinent to specific areas of law
• Demonstrate excellent writing, listening, and speaking skills
• Demonstrate knowledge in legal research and writing skills
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a variety of computer programs
• Maintain confidentiality

Completion of a Technical Skill Assessment is required.

General Education Core

Program Requirements

NOTE: Advisor approval required prior to entering Certificate program. Student must have a combination of legal office experience and/or education as well as advisor approval.