Paralegal Certificate Program - Sec 1

MCCC has partnered with the Center for Legal Studies to deliver paralegal training in an online format. The curriculum is continuously updated to remain current and on-pace with the newest trends in the legal industry and is taught by experienced legal professionals. CLS courses are designed for adult students and are taught on a college level. The minimum requirements to take any of our courses is a high school diploma or GED. You must be 18 years of age prior to enrollment.  

Paralegal Career: Paralegals provide essential assistance to lawyers, corporations and other organizations and have established themselves as a crucial part of the legal system. Whether you are just starting your paralegal education, or are looking to advance your knowledge, we have a course for you.

Our flagship introductory course is the first step toward your paralegal career. Our Paralegal Certificate Course© teaches students the in-demand skills necessary to perform a variety of paralegal tasks. This continuing legal education course is a valuable asset for paralegal professionals looking to advance their career, grow professionally, increase their earning potential and gain job-ready skills. Students have 14 weeks to complete the online course (7 weeks for Paralegal I and 7 weeks for Paralegal II). Please note that the course fee covers both halves of the course. You may choose any session to begin the course with Paralegal I and you will be automatically enrolled in the following sessions for Paralegal II. You must complete both Paralegal I and Paralegal II to be awarded a certificate. Course includes two, seven-week sessions that must be taken consecutively.