Paralegal Studies Fully Online Certificate
More than 2,000 people have turned to the Paralegal Institute at the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University in the last 30 years to prepare for new careers or advance in their current positions.
Our program, which has been approved by the American Bar Association, offers a fully online certificate that is designed to provide students with the practical skills needed to start or advance a career in the legal community. Courses are taught synchronously with live instructor-led sessions as the primary mode of instruction. Asynchronous components may be used to complement instruction.
Whether you’re ready to dive in full time or need to balance school with other commitments, our certificate program is designed with flexibility in mind.
Choose the pace that works for you:
- Full-Time: Complete the entire program in just 11 weeks over the summer.
- Part-Time: Take evening classes during the fall, winter and spring terms and finish in as little as 12 months. On average, our students finish in six terms (18 months).
You can start in any of our four terms – summer, fall, winter or spring –we’re here for you whenever you’re ready to take the next step.
ABA Disclosure
- The coursework at the Paralegal Institute is offered for paralegal education. Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law.
- Regarding synchronous course work, students must take at least nine semester credits or the equivalent of legal specialty courses through synchronous instruction. The course work at the Paralegal Institute satisfies this requirement.
Paralegal Certificate Programs (Fully Online)
Part-Time Evening Program
Our Part-time Evening Program is built for flexibility. Classes are offered in the evenings from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Each class meets once a week and you can choose the number of classes you want to take per term, completing the program over several terms.
Full-Time Summer Program
Our Summer Daytime Intensive Program allows students to complete the entire program of 10 courses, offered Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., and earn a Certificate in General Practice in just one summer of 11 weeks. This is the quickest way to complete the program.
When I needed an internship to graduate on time, Mary, the program director,
went above and beyond to secure a placement for me at a law office. The Paralegal
Institute's emphasis on teaching applicable legal software allowed me to excel as
an intern and led to me being hired by the same law office where I interned.
Duquesne Kline's Paralegal Institute gave me a comprehensive understanding of
various legal disciplines and concepts taught by expert instructors in the field.
The Institute's focus on industry-relevant technology and practical training has been
instrumental in my success as a paralegal. I highly recommend the Paralegal Institute
to anyone interested in a legal education.
Enrolling in the Paralegal Studies program was one of the best decisions I've
ever made! The curriculum was challenging yet incredibly rewarding in that it provided
me with a strong understanding of legal principles and equipped me with skills I was
able to immediately apply in real-world situations. The instructors were knowledgeable
and supportive, and always open to offering guidance and answering questions.
My time at the Paralegal Institute was nothing short of amazing. The Paralegal
Institute's dedication to academic excellence and career preparation allowed me to
be immediately effective in the legal field. Thanks to the readily available and helpful
faculty, I was hired at a tremendous firm and gained academic notoriety by way of
winning the LEX scholarship.
I am grateful every day for the opportunity to participate in and complete Duquesne
Kline School of Law's Paralegal Institute. So many doors are open to me and the possibilities
are endless.
Why Paralegal Studies at Duquesne Kline School of Law?
