Paralegal Certificate ABA Approved
Issued by
Oakland University
Earners of the ABA approved Paralegal Certificate have developed the entry-level skills needed to start their career as a paralegal in the legal field with demonstrated skills in civil litigation, legal research and writing, contracts, and torts. Students entering the program must have completed a minimum of 45 undergraduate credit hours OR have at least 10 years of relevant paralegal experience to be admitted to the program. Students must achieve a grade of "C" (2.0) or better in each class.
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Skills
Earning Criteria
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100 contact-hour professional experience internship with a qualified legal profession
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Assessment completed at the end of each program course.
Standards
The Standing Committee on Paralegals develops and promotes policies relating to the education, employment, training and effective use of paralegals. The Standing Committee, through its Approval Commission, continues to serve as the body to set standards for paralegal education.