Paralegal

Post-Degree Certificate

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Already have a degree and want to break into the legal field? Pima’s American Bar Association-approved Post-Degree Certificate in Paralegal Studies gives you the hands-on legal training to do just that — in as little as 18 months.

You will build practical skills like legal research, case investigation, document drafting, trial preparation and ethical decision-making from experienced instructors. You will also learn how to communicate professionally with legal teams and analyze complex legal information for real-world use.

Paralegals can work in a variety of fast-paced settings, including law firms, corporate legal departments and government agencies. In Arizona, your training could even qualify you to apply to become a Licensed Legal Paraprofessional, representing clients independently in specific legal areas. Learn more about the LP license.

Conditional Enrollment: You will be eligible to enroll in PAR courses once you have completed the required writing course listed in Program Admission and the department has authorized your enrollment. Please review the Checklist for Admission to the Paralegal Post degree certificate program and see the program director or advisor for more information.

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What You Will Learn

Upon completion of the program, you will be able to:

Define the scope of the paralegal role, including legal ethics and the responsibilities delegated by attorneys
Communicate clearly and professionally with lawyers, clients, witnesses, court personnel and legal teams
Organize, analyze and apply legal information to prepare accurate and effective legal correspondence and documents for attorney review
Gain the knowledge, skills, values and abilities to become competent and ethical paralegals who can perform effectively in a variety of legal settings in the private and public sectors

Explore more skills in the course catalog.

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Program At a Glance

Length of Program

18 months (full-time)
Study Methods

In Person | Hybrid
Downtown Campus
Title IV Financial Aid eligible
This program has additional admission requirements

*Some courses are offered online or virtually.

"We’re lucky to have one of the ABA-accredited paralegal training programs available to us here in Tucson! I would recommend the program for its interesting and challenging curriculum, experienced and compassionate instructors, and for the many ways in which the program can open up new avenues of academic and professional exploration for students. I had a great experience!"

Sara

Post-Degree Paralegal Certificate graduate

Work in a Variety of Legal Settings

Paralegals are needed wherever legal work happens — from fast-paced law firms and busy courtrooms to corporate legal departments, government agencies and nonprofit organizations. Choose your path and find your fit in a dynamic, high-impact career.