Our Paralegal Program at a glance

Emory’s Paralegal Certificate Program helps you develop the skills and knowledge that top employers seek in paralegal employees. We encourage you to compare our curriculum with other schools and share it with attorneys, judges and others who are interested in the paralegal profession. You'll find our certificate in paralegal studies to be among the best in the nation.

Consisting of six modules, which total over 120 classroom hours, our certificate program provides the important practical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the paralegal field. All six modules are taught by carefully selected and experienced attorneys who share their knowledge and expertise. Additionally, we provide career development to help you enter the legal profession with confidence. Paralegal resource materials including textbooks, reference books, and an online portal support are included in the cost of the program. There are no extra costs or hidden fees.

Classes are held on Emory University's Briarcliff campus, near midtown Atlanta, and Emory's Alpharetta campus, just off GA 400 in the North Metro area.

Learn more about our program, the paralegal industry, or instructors from our program. Or enroll today and begin your journey to become an Emory paralegal!

Six reasons to earn your Paralegal Certificate at Emory!

We've graduated more than 600 paralegals since 2005, making us one of the most successful paralegal certificate programs in the U.S.
Emory is the only paralegal certificate program in Georgia requiring an undergraduate degree for admission, ensuring our graduates are very competitive for employment.
Emory University is renowned throughout the corporate and legal community.
Dozens of law firms and corporations hire our graduates, including Alston & Bird, King & Spalding, and Coca-Cola.
Our program offers specialization opportunities, providing an in-depth understanding of essential legal topics.
All our instructors are licensed attorneys chosen for both their legal expertise and teaching ability.

What's your next step?

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Graduate spotlight

"Now that I have the Paralegal Certificate I can submit my resume to any firm in Atlanta." read more...

Gail B. Jackson, graduated from Emory’s Program in April 2008 and now works as a Paralegal Assistant for Jacobs, Slawsky & Barnett.

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What's New?

Learn more about our new North Metro location, where we began offering our Paralegal Certificate Program last fall!