Earn Your Certificate in Paralegal Studies
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I look forward to speaking with you! Please let us know if you would like to sample a class during a scheduled cohort.
Nancy LoweStudent adviser
Begin or Advance Your
Paralegal Career
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Upcoming program dates:
- Tuesdays and Thursdays, August 22, 2023-March 5, 2024 or February 6-July 18, 2024 from 6-9 p.m. Eastern Time (Live Online)
Convenient and Flexible Learning
Designed with the Adult Learner in Mind
We know you're busy. We designed our program for working adults, with evening classes.
Our program is great for someone looking to change careers or looking to advance a legal career in the Greater Richmond area or in other parts of Virginia. You can put your skills to immediate use with our training in a law office or in many other fields such as real estate, social services, and government. View Quick Facts on Paralegals and Legal Assistants from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Complimentary rental ebooks and all other materials are provided for our paralegal students. Plus, ask us about loan options; a discount for current VCU students, VCU program graduates, state employees, and active-duty military, reservists, Guard members, veterans, and military spouses; and our incremental payment plan!
Benefits of Becoming a Paralegal
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Job Security |
Exciting Work |
Career Choices |
| With 14% (much faster than average) growth projected in the paralegal industry and law firms increasingly depending on paralegals, becoming a paralegal means great job security. | Paralegals perform a wide range of functions, including legal research, interviewing witnesses, drafting legal documents, and even attending hearings with attorneys. | In addition to government agencies and corporate legal departments, paralegals work in many types of law, including immigration law, criminal law, contract law, and environmental law. |
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Why Choose VCU? |
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6 Months to a New Career |
Convenient Classes |
Support When You Need It |
| We've designed our program so you can earn your certificate in just 6 months and start your new career. We also offer résumé writing and interview assistance. |
We know you're busy. We designed our program for working adults, with evening classes. |
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A Message from a Previous Certificate Graduate
Paige Givens
VCU Paralegal Certificate Graduate
The VCU Paralegal Certificate program is the best of both worlds for a working professional. This program makes it extremely easy to continue to work while furthering your education. I have enjoyed learning from some of the great lawyers in the Richmond area, and I look forward to a new career as a paralegal!
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