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This certificate program is designed for individuals who are seeking career advancement or change and the skill set for a successful transition into the paralegal profession.

Our Paralegal Studies Program is a comprehensive course of study designed to train students and other professionals in the aspects of the profession most in demand and most desired by attorneys. The program is taught by licensed attorneys.

The PACE 100 Paralegal certificate from Gardner-Webb University represents 45 continuing education (CE) credits. It equips the learner to begin work in the paralegal field, gather experience, and thereafter begin the process of preparing for the North Carolina Bar Paralegal certification exam.*

* Additional education and experience will be required to become an NC Certified Paralegal.

Curriculum

What You’ll Learn

In the Paralegal Certificate Program students:

  • will learn an overview of the law
  • will receive training to prepare legal documents
  • research the law
  • interview witnesses
  • assist in preparation for litigation

The program is designed for those looking to increase their knowledge and training in the legal workplace or seeking a career as a paralegal.

Once you’ve earned a paralegal certificate, you can work in prominent areas such as a:

  • Paralegal in Private Law Firms
  • Paralegal in Corporations
  • Paralegal in Government
  • Paralegal in Education
  • Paralegal in Non-Profit Organizations

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Students will attend one in-person session on a Saturday, from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.  Additionally, students can expect to complete approximately forty hours of hybrid online learning and research. The course is designed to be completed in 4 weeks and has multiple start times throughout the year.

The in-person session is located at Gardner-Webb University’s Charlotte Campus

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