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The Emory Paralegal Certificate Program is a non-credit certificate program designed to advance the legal skills and career options of professionals in the paralegal industry. Admission into the program requires a 4-year undergraduate degree. This ensures that all of our paralegal certificate graduates are not only qualified for employment after they graduate but also prepared for the level of training offered at Emory.

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Program Structure

Our Curriculum

Meet Our Instructors

Meet Our Graduates

Who should enroll in Emory’s Paralegal Certificate Program?

Legal staff seeking to enhance or advance their career by earning a professional credential
Career changers looking for a professional career with strong compensation
Anyone considering law school who would like a head-start on their peers

What is unique about the Emory Paralegal Certificate Program?

A comprehensive paralegal curriculum that includes classroom, online, and independent study
Over 120 hours of learning in an 8-week accelerated or 6-month comprehensive program
Excellent resources including, textbooks, access to an online educational portal, and student access to the Westlaw legal research database
Students develop a "client" file and produce work documents based on their specific case, including their billable hours

Emory University’s Paralegal Certificate Program focuses on the practical skills and knowledge used in the professional legal workplace. Our intense six month post-baccalaureate program allows you to quickly and confidently complete your studies and enter the paralegal field. Meanwhile, the variety of formats we offer, including evening, weekend, and daytime formats, allows you to attend classes at a time that is convenient for you.

Our program consists of six modules including Introduction to Law, Criminal Law, Legal Research & Writing, Civil Litigation, Contract Law, and Debtor & Creditor Law for a total of over 120 class room hours.

You will find our program to be a thorough and challenging curriculum that will prepare you to work as an elite paralegal professional.

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Who will be teaching you?

Instructors for this program are attorneys with demonstrated teaching abilities, superior knowledge of the subject matter, and are members of the State Bar of Georgia. Our specific topics classes are taught by practicing attorneys with expertise in each topic area.

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