Online Paralegal Certificate
Expand Your Career Opportunities in the Legal Field
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Experience an Intensive, Innovative Paralegal Program
Whether you want to become a paralegal or broaden your skill set for legal careers, George Mason University, in collaboration with the Center for Legal Studies, can help. Take the next step with our online Paralegal Certificate.
Explore crucial topics relating to the law, legal ethics, and how to prepare for successful litigation. Plus, you can hone skills that will help further your career. We offer courses that cover legal investigation, eDiscovery, dispute resolution, software essentials, personal injury, and more.
If you don’t want to take a full certificate program, you can join us for individual courses as they suit your schedule. Most courses do not require prior experience, making George Mason’s programs accessible to everyone.
Discover the rich online learning experiences available exclusively from Virginia’s largest research university.
Our Flexible Program is Made For Everyone
- Access 100% online courses
- Enroll as an entry-level or advanced paralegal
- Choose from multiple delivery options
- Learn from experienced instructors
- Top University for Non-Traditional Students1
Review Our Paralegal Certificate Options
Your certificate program includes practice-oriented instruction focused on in-demand areas of the field. George Mason’s Paralegal Certificate trains you to:
Choose from three delivery options that tailor your paralegal program to your availability.
Interact With Experts in a Live Online Format
Online | 8 Weeks | $2,195
This intensive program is designed for beginning and advanced legal workers. Attend via live Zoom sessions.
Courses
- Identifying Relevant Authority
- Introduction to the Evidentiary Predicate
- Introduction to Legal Research
- Legal Research Practice
- Legal Terminology, Documents, Ethics, and the Litigation Process
- Legal Writing and Appellate Procedure
Access Your Coursework at Any Time, in an Accelerated Format
Online | 14 Weeks | $2,095
This intensive program is open to beginning and advanced legal workers. Complete the program within 14 weeks at your own pace.
Courses
- Identifying Relevant Authority
- Introduction to the Evidentiary Predicate
- Introduction to Legal Research
- Legal Research Practice
- Legal Terminology, Documents, Ethics, and the Litigation Process
- Legal Writing and Appellate Procedure
Take the Time You Need to Study
Online | 6 Months | $2,095
This intensive program is open to beginning and advanced professionals. Complete the self-guided certificate at your own pace within six months.
Courses
- Identifying Relevant Authority
- Introduction to the Evidentiary Predicate
- Introduction to Legal Research
- Legal Research Practice
- Legal Terminology, Documents, Ethics, and the Litigation Process
- Legal Writing and Appellate Procedure
“[This was a] challenging and engaging course. Lots to learn, and it was an easy transition using an online format.”
– Cornelia Hamm, Paralegal student (2024)
Earn Micro-Credentials
Digital badges from George Mason University’s Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) programs prove you’ve mastered essential skills. These widely recognized badges give you an impressive advantage — your verified skills can help you stand out among applicants.
Each time you complete a course with a digital badge, you can access and add it to your resume and LinkedIn page. Our badges include a URL that links to an outline of your accomplishments so employers can quickly discover your professional abilities.
Earn a digital badge within weeks or months, depending on the course.
The available badge for this program is the Paralegal Certificate Course.
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George Mason University is Virginia’s largest public research university. Located near Washington, D.C., George Mason has grown rapidly over the past half-century and is recognized for its innovation and entrepreneurship, remarkable diversity, and commitment to accessibility.
Gain a High-Quality Education with GMU
With George Mason University Continuing and Professional Education, you can earn credentials in a way that fits your life. Online learning lets you take exceptional classes in a convenient format. There are minimal face-to-face meetings, so students can learn at home, while stationed abroad, or while traveling.
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- College Factual. “Top 10 Schools for Non-Traditional Learners.” March 1, 2019. Retrieved Feb. 14, 2024, from https://collegefactual.com/