Earn Your Paralegal Certificate in 11 Weeks
Looking to earn your paralegal certification the fastest way possible? Apply for the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University Paralegal Institute Daytime Summer Intensive program. All classes are online.
Students can complete the Certificate in General Practice in only 11 weeks. The Summer 2026 term will run from June 15 through August 28, 2026.
Tuition for the 2025-26 academic year is $1,106 per course. The summer 2025 intensive term is $11,060 total. Students are responsible for paying $45 Westlaw and $35 Lexis Nexis access fees for research courses and text books are additional. No University fees apply.
Enrollment for the summer program is limited. Applications are being accepted now.
Summer Program Dates and Class Schedule
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Summer classes run June 16 through August 29, 2025 |
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| Registration Opens | May 5, 2026 |
| Application Deadline* | May 29, 2026 Please see requirement note directly below. |
*As a requirement of the accelerated summer program, 2026 summer students are required to complete one of the following by May 29th to secure their spot:
- Pay 50% of your tuition (with the remaining balance due during the first week of the term), or
- Set up a payment plan and make the first payment.
Evening Classes
A few elective classes will be offered during the summer term for part-time students to continue their studies.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Summer Daytime Intensive program includes all ten (10) courses, within the eleven (11) week term. Classes meet all day, Monday through Friday. It is the fastest way to complete the program.
The program includes five (5) required 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 five (5) electives will be chosen by the Program Director, and entered onto the summer schedule upon deciding what the electives will be.
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. For the summer this will total $11,060. Students are responsible for textbook purchases. Some classes may charge additional fees. No University fees apply.
pursue aid that might be available to them including: Private education loans, Veterans benefits/GI Bill for those eligible, and employer education assistance/training budgets just to name a few.
