Paralegal Certificate Program
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2023
Program Description
The Paralegal Studies Certificate Program is a 17-week program focusing on the practical skills needed to succeed as a paralegal. The program teaches the legal fundamentals and core paralegal skills as well as substantive topics of law, including torts, contract, business organization and corporate law. To complete the certificate program, students must pass comprehensive exams covering a broad spectrum of knowledge and skills.
Established in 2006
CIP: 22-0302 Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 500 |
| Pell Costs for Full-time Students Living with Parents with dependent care | 10170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Students Living with Parents with dependent care | 864 |
| Pell Costs for Full-time Students Living with Parents without dependent care | 9170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Students Living with Parents without dependent care | 864 |
| Pell Costs for full-time Independent with dependent care | 10170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Independent with dependent care | 864 |
| Pell Costs for full-time Independent without dependent care | 10170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Independent without dependent care | 864 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 31303 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 31521 |
Provider Information
DePaul University
Program Contact Info
CDM-Institute for Professional Development
243 S. Wabash Avenue
Chicago, IL 60604
243 S. Wabash Avenue
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 362-6300
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Legal Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
DePaul University
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
17 Weeks ( 102.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $6,795.00 |
| Books | $450.00 |
| Total Cost | $7,245.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
To enroll in this program the student must provide a form of payment, a registration form and student agreement form at least seven days prior to the course start date. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Language - English
- Prerequisites - People with administrative or legal work experience or BA/BS
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
Performance Data
Program: Paralegal Certificate Program
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2023
Program Description
The Paralegal Studies Certificate Program is a 17-week program focusing on the practical skills needed to succeed as a paralegal. The program teaches the legal fundamentals and core paralegal skills as well as substantive topics of law, including torts, contract, business organization and corporate law. To complete the certificate program, students must pass comprehensive exams covering a broad spectrum of knowledge and skills.
Established in 2006
CIP: 22-0302 Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 500 |
| Pell Costs for Full-time Students Living with Parents with dependent care | 10170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Students Living with Parents with dependent care | 864 |
| Pell Costs for Full-time Students Living with Parents without dependent care | 9170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Students Living with Parents without dependent care | 864 |
| Pell Costs for full-time Independent with dependent care | 10170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Independent with dependent care | 864 |
| Pell Costs for full-time Independent without dependent care | 10170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Independent without dependent care | 864 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 31303 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 31521 |
Provider Information
DePaul University
Program Contact Info
CDM-Institute for Professional Development
243 S. Wabash Avenue
Chicago, IL 60604
243 S. Wabash Avenue
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 362-6300
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Legal Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
DePaul University
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
17 Weeks ( 102.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $6,795.00 |
| Books | $450.00 |
| Total Cost | $7,245.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
To enroll in this program the student must provide a form of payment, a registration form and student agreement form at least seven days prior to the course start date. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Language - English
- Prerequisites - People with administrative or legal work experience or BA/BS
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes