Balancing work, family, and other commitments? The Paralegal Institute at Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University Paralegal Institute offers a part-time evening program that fits your lifestyle. Our program is designed to provide high-quality legal education with flexible evening classes, allowing you to learn without sacrificing your daytime schedule.
Tuition will be $1,106 per course for the 2025-26 academic year. Students are responsible for textbook purchases. Some classes may charge additional fees. No University fees apply.
Our 100% online format is designed for flexibility, with live, instructor-led (synchronous) sessions as the primary mode of instruction, complemented by some asynchronous components.
Schedule
| Fall 2025 Term |
September 15, 2025 – December 4, 2025 |
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| Winter 2026 Term | January 12, 2026 – March 26, 2026 Application Deadline: December 12, 2025 Registration: November 19-December 19, 2025 |
| Spring 2026 Term |
March 30, 2026 – June 11, 2026 |
| Summer 2026 Term |
June 15, 2026 – August 28, 2026 |
Classes
Students will access their classes through Canvas, the University's learning management system.
Fall Term begins on September 15, 2025.
Winter Term begins on January 12, 2026.
Paralegal Institute Transcripts
If you would like a copy of your transcript from the Paralegal Institute at the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University, please email Mary%20Olson, our Program Director.
You will receive the copy of your transcript within 5 to 7 business days.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University School Paralegal Institute is an online, non-credit certificate program. Students who successfully complete ten (10) courses earn a Certificate of Paralegal Studies.
Students are required to take five (5) core courses and five (5) electives. The five required core courses are: Introduction to the Legal System, Professional Responsibility, Legal Research Methods, Legal Writing & Case Analysis I, and Technology in the Law Office. The (5) electives are selected by the student based on their interests and course availability.
The Part-Time Evening Program offers classes Monday through Thursday evenings, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Students may take courses at their own pace, enrolling in one to four classes per term based on their availability and goals.
Yes. Our Paralegal Institute classes are now all online. Classes do not meet in a physical classroom, but rather virtually over Zoom. Classes are primarily synchronous (live) with asynchronous components. Students must have their own computer, webcam and reliable internet service. Attendance is required. Individual instructors will provide their plan and course requirements on their classroom Canvas site.
All classes are hosted on Canvas. Every student is issued a Multipass ID. This is your login to the Duquesne portal system and where students can find everything from their tuition statement to their course Canvas sites. Directions for initializing your Multipass will be provided upon registration.
Absolutely. The Paralegal Institute offices are located at Duquesne University Thomas R. Kline School of Law, 600 Forbes Avenue. Students are welcome to use the Law School facilities.
To gain access to the facilities, students will need to procure a Student ID card. Then email Program Director Mary Olson to request accesses be added to your card.
Tuition for the 2025-2026 academic year is $1,106 per course. Students are responsible for textbook purchases. Some classes may charge additional fees. No University fees apply.
The Thomas R. Kline School of of Duquesne University Paralegal Institute at: (412) 396-6313 or paralegal@duq.edu.
