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The Post-Baccalaureate Paralegal Certificate is a non-degree program tailored for individuals with bachelor's degrees seeking entry into the legal field. Data from the U.S. Department of Labor indicates strong ongoing demand for paralegal professionals in the coming years. Roosevelt University's ABA-accredited Paralegal Studies Program, established in 1976, ranks among the Midwest's top legal education programs. Recognized for its outstanding reputation, the program combines rigorous coursework, expert faculty, and professional administration to equip students with market-ready skills. Graduates earn a Paralegal Studies Certificate and gain practical competencies to excel in paralegal roles. For over four decades, Roosevelt's program has empowered students to launch successful careers in law firms, corporations, and advocacy organizations. Enhance your undergraduate degree with this certificate to transition careers, prepare for legal studies, or broaden employment prospects. The program aims to deliver comprehensive training for paralegal careers through these key objectives: Grasp fundamental principles of substantive and procedural law, including legal system operations and jurisprudence.
Develop competence in performing paralegal duties under attorney supervision, including mastery of legal technology tools.
Comprehend professional ethics standards for paralegals.
Support the growth and development of the paralegal field.
You’ll take eight non-credit courses to earn the certificate. You must have earned a bachelor’s degree before starting classes.
Online application. 
Bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited institution. Recommended minimum 2.5 grade point average. 
Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities in the United States.  
Statement of intent, 200–300 words. 
Resume. 
Foreign Credential Evaluation for course work completed outside the U.S.