Ready for a Career Change? Become a Paralegal in Just 1-Year.
Paralegal Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Earning your post-baccalaureate paralegal certificate is one very flexible option we offer you when you've already earned a bachelor's degree. Our American Bar Association approved certificate option includes liberal arts courses plus courses with law concentration through a flexible delivery method. Classes are held online so you can work full time while you are earning your certificate. Historically, 100 percent of our certificate graduates were employed in the field within six months of graduating.
The average certificate completion for full-time students is one year. Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law.
All students at College of Saint Mary enrolled in paralegal programs must complete a minimum of nine (9) semester credits or their equivalent in legal specialty courses, which can be fulfilled through synchronous instruction methods, including face-to-face class meetings or remote-synchronous classes like Zoom.
Learn more about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information:
U.S. Department of Education Disclosures
Curriculum
Requirements for Completion of College of Saint Mary's Post-Baccalaureate Paralegal Certificate
To earn your post-baccalaureate paralegal certificate, you must complete 29 hours of required course work at College of Saint Mary.
Completing this program qualifies you to take the Certified Paralegal exam offered by the National Association of Legal Assistants.
The Assurance of Accreditation
The assurance of regional accreditation means that our degrees have been evaluated for their outcomes — including how well they prepare you to meet the needs of your employers, yourself and our global society. College of Saint Mary is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.
College of Saint Mary’s Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Paralegal Studies program is approved by the American Bar Association, Standing Committee on Paralegals, 312-998-5618.
Admissions Requirements
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher.
- Completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Application Process
Apply online at CSM.edu/Apply
- Official transcripts from institution accredited to award bachelor’s degrees.
- Completed College of Saint Mary graduate program application.
- Submit professional résumé.
File the FAFSA
All students should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at FAFSA.gov. By completing the FAFSA, you will be considered for federal loans.
- Everyone is eligible to complete a FAFSA!
- The FAFSA is available beginning October 1.
- Use the IRS Data Retrieval tool to transfer IRS data directly to your FAFSA.
- Priority Filing Date: March 15
- CSM’s School Code: 002540
Academic Description
Ready for a Career Change? Become a Paralegal in Just 1-Year.
Paralegal Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Earning your post-baccalaureate paralegal certificate is one very flexible option we offer you when you've already earned a bachelor's degree. Our American Bar Association approved certificate option includes liberal arts courses plus courses with law concentration through a flexible delivery method. Classes are held online so you can work full time while you are earning your certificate. Historically, 100 percent of our certificate graduates were employed in the field within six months of graduating.
The average certificate completion for full-time students is one year. Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law.
All students at College of Saint Mary enrolled in paralegal programs must complete a minimum of nine (9) semester credits or their equivalent in legal specialty courses, which can be fulfilled through synchronous instruction methods, including face-to-face class meetings or remote-synchronous classes like Zoom.
Learn more about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information:
U.S. Department of Education Disclosures
Accreditation
The Assurance of Accreditation
The assurance of regional accreditation means that our degrees have been evaluated for their outcomes — including how well they prepare you to meet the needs of your employers, yourself and our global society. College of Saint Mary is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.
College of Saint Mary’s Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Paralegal Studies program is approved by the American Bar Association, Standing Committee on Paralegals, 312-998-5618.
Admissions Requirements
Admissions Requirements
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher.
- Completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Application Process
Apply online at CSM.edu/Apply
- Official transcripts from institution accredited to award bachelor’s degrees.
- Completed College of Saint Mary graduate program application.
- Submit professional résumé.
File the FAFSA
All students should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at FAFSA.gov. By completing the FAFSA, you will be considered for federal loans.
- Everyone is eligible to complete a FAFSA!
- The FAFSA is available beginning October 1.
- Use the IRS Data Retrieval tool to transfer IRS data directly to your FAFSA.
- Priority Filing Date: March 15
- CSM’s School Code: 002540
Curriculum
Curriculum
Degree Requirements
Requirements for Completion of College of Saint Mary's Post-Baccalaureate Paralegal Certificate
To earn your post-baccalaureate paralegal certificate, you must complete 29 hours of required course work at College of Saint Mary.
Completing this program qualifies you to take the Certified Paralegal exam offered by the National Association of Legal Assistants.
