Certificate in Paralegal Studies
Issued by
Virginia Commonwealth University
Earners of this badge have acquired the skills needed to be a paralegal. They are proficient in legal-specific skills such as maintaining and organizing files and documents, drafting briefs and complaints for review, investigating fact patterns, conducting law-related research and preparing cases for courtroom litigation.
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Skills
Earning Criteria
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Complete six noncredit course modules including Introduction to Law, Torts and Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Legal Research and Writing, Business Law, and Contract Law. (120 Contact Hours)
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Achieve a minimum of 70% or higher in each course module and an overall average of 75% or higher in the full certificate program.