Advanced Paralegal

Issued by Northeastern Illinois University Office of Community & Professional Education

NEIU/CLS badge earners have a comprehensive knowledge of the American judicial system and legal terminology. They have practical skills, including how to assist trial attorneys, interview witnesses, investigate complex fact patterns, research the law and assist in preparing cases for courtroom litigation. Badge earners have gained skills and competency in six additional law topics in addition to completing the basic paralegal course.

Type Certification
Level Foundational
Time Weeks
Cost Paid

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Earning Criteria

A certificate of completion was issued by Northeastern Illinois University and CLS. Badge earners completed six additional law topics from the following list: Advanced Legal Research, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Bankruptcy, Business Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, eDiscovery, Education, Estate Planning, Family Law, Imigration, Intellectual Property, RealProperty, Victim Advocacy, or Water Law.