Paralegal Certificate (v.01)
Issued by
Governors State University
The Paralegal Certificate provides comprehensive knowledge of the American judicial system as well as practical skills (how to assist trial attorneys, interview witnesses, investigate complex fact patterns, research the law, & assist in preparing cases for courtroom litigation). Earners will have working knowledge of legal authority-how it is used in the litigation process, how to locate it through legal research, & basics of law office management, substantive law, and informal/formal advocacy.
- Type Certification
- Level Intermediate
Skills
Earning Criteria
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14 week, online course
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Prepare a complaint/petition, answer, third party complaint/petition, and motion for summary judgement.
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Prepare discovery matter - interrogatories, request for admissions, and request for production of documents.
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Identify relevant authority
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Create an approach to legal research
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Thoroughly learn the West Key Number System
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Prepare and critique of legal memoranda