Credential(s) Offered
Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential
Method of Delivery
Online, e-learning, or distance learning
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
PLEASE NOTE: University of Arizona Continuing and Professional Education will no longer be able to process new workforce-funded registrations for this program beginning July 10, 2024. If you have already started the funding request process, please contact the University of Arizona at uace-info@arizona.edu to discuss next steps.
A. Course Objective: Building on the popular Paralegal Certificate program, the fully online Advanced Paralegal Certificate provides an opportunity to deepen your knowledge of law and paralegal studies with classes in specialized facets of contemporary law.
The additional training gained through participation in these advanced classes will deepen your legal knowledge and skills, which in turn should increase your marketability.
To complete the Advanced Paralegal Certificate, you will take six Advanced Paralegal courses. Each course is offered in a seven-week online session (see direct website link below for start dates). You may take 1-3 topics per session, in any order. You will have one year to complete your six Advanced Paralegal courses.
The six courses included in the Advanced Paralegal Certificate are:
- Advanced Legal Research
- Business Law
- Criminal Law
- Estate Planning
- Family Law
- Victim Advocacy
Learn More: https://ce.arizona.edu/classes/advanced-paralegal-certificate
Total Course Hours: 270 clock hours
Total Weeks: 52
Course provided by: CLS by BARBRI
Competencies to be achieved: Specialized knowledge and skills relevant to support roles in the legal field such as Paralegal or Legal Secretary; certificate of completion from the University of Arizona office of Continuing & Professional Education.
B. Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):
Tuition: $3,300
Books and Materials: $752
Total: $4,052
C. Books and materials: $752
D. Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):
Technology Requirements - https://ce.arizona.edu/faqs#tech-requirements
E. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
Name: Jo Ann Sanders
Email: sand@email.arizona.edu
Phone number: 520.626.5091
F. Direct Website link to the program: https://ce.arizona.edu/classes/advanced-paralegal-certificate
G. Additional Information
Prerequisites: This is an advanced program designed for those who have completed a Paralegal Certificate program. Those who are new to the Paralegal field should complete a Paralegal Certificate before starting the Advanced Paralegal Certificate program. You can learn more about Paralegal Certificate program here: https://ce.arizona.edu/classes/paralegal-certificate-course
Background Check Requirements: Background check may be required for specific employers/roles.
H. Refund Policy: https://ce.arizona.edu/policies
I. Credentials:
- Industry Recognized: Yes (Local – Pima County and other local courts, as well as other local employers)
- Stackable: No
- Career Pathway: Legal support roles such as paralegal, legal assistant/secretary
- Portable: Yes – Paralegals are in demand nationwide.
- Accredited Curriculum: No
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
52
Hours
270
Entrance Requirements
Combination of Education and Course(s)
School
University of Arizona Continuing & Professional Education
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
NO
Training Location(s)
Online
Local WIB
6 - ARIZONA@WORK - Pima
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
See Financial Assistance FAQs: https://ce.arizona.edu/faqs
Refund Policy
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$752.00
In-State Tuition
$3,300.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$3,300.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$4,052.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$4,052.00
