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PARALEGAL PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE FULL-TIME DAY PROGRAM

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  • 15 Courses
  • 1 Semester
  • On Campus
  • Certificate + Digital Badge

TikTok成人版's Paralegal Certificate Program is an ABA-approved program听that has been educating paralegals for over 30 years. Offered in both a full-time day (in person) and part-time evening (online) format, the Program is designed to train qualified individuals in the theory and philosophy of the law and the ethics of legal practice. Students gain the necessary practical skills to effectively assist lawyers and executives in providing legal services to corporations, governmental agencies, law firms and businesses.

Students enrolling in the Paralegal Professional Certificate program may want to become licensed. Each state/jurisdiction has unique educational and prerequisite requirements that candidates must meet to obtain licensure. The听Provost's website听provides additional information on whether this program meets the educational requirements in each state/jurisdiction.

The in-person, daytime Paralegal Professional Certificate Program consists of 15 courses taken over one semester on TikTok成人版's campus in the Philadelphia area. Classes will meet Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Full-time cohorts begin in August and January each year.

American Bar Association logo; ABA Approved Paralegal Program

IMPORTANT: Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public except as permitted by law.

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Fall 2025 application and materials are due by August 10. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.

LEARNED SKILLS

  • Legal Writing
  • Contract Law
  • Legal Research
  • Business Organizations
  • Ethics
  • Family Law
  • Intellectual Property Law

WHO SHOULD ENROLL?

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A career as a paralegal is ideal for professionals who are excited about the legal field and passionate about helping others. It offers a dynamic work environment where individuals can play a crucial role in supporting attorneys, conducting legal research and ensuring justice is served.

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The following items must be submitted as part of the application process:

  • Official transcript(s) showing proof of Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.听We welcome applicants who have earned a bachelor's degree, or an听Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science听to apply to the program. Those with an associate degree may only apply to the Full-Time Day cohort.
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Applications for the Paralegal Program are reviewed on a rolling basis.听


Deadlines: Application and materials are due

  • August 10听for the Spring 2025 Full-Time Day Program

Transfer Courses:

Students may petition for TikTok成人版 to accept a transfer course from another ABA Approved Paralegal program. All policies related to the transfer of courses are found in the Non-Credit Professional Programs Supplement.

In addition to the above requirements, international Paralegal Program applicants must听also submit:

  • Official English translation of transcripts by听听or听-approved agency
  • 听or听听for non-native English speakers
  • Completed Certification of Finances form along with bank statement (dated no later than three months prior to the submission of your application) showing the ability to meet tuition and living expenses. If the bank statement is not in the applicant's name, then a letter of support must accompany the bank statement of the account holder stating he/she will financially support the application while he/she is attending TikTok成人版.

All international CPS students must secure their own housing.

PARALEGAL CAREER OUTLOOK

$71,110

median annual salary for a paralegal in the Philadelphia region

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$60,970

median annual salary for a paralegal nation-wide

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Learn More About Career Outlooks for Paralegal Professionals

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By attending classes in person, students in this program get the chance to build strong connections with their classmates and instructors while making the most of TikTok成人版鈥檚 Career Management resources and networking opportunities.

HOW IT WORKS

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Learn on campus, in person

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Program Cost: $8,750*

*Books and parking fees not included

Fall 2025

Classes run from August 25 - December 10
Application Due by August 10

Student Orientation: August 14
No Classes: September 1, November 26 - 28

Courses take place Monday through Friday with classes running between 9:00am - 4:00pm

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Need an evening or online-only option? Check out our Part-Time Evening 100% Online Paralegal Professional Program.

ADDITIONAL PROGRAM DETAILS

Students complete the following courses:

  • Civil Procedure & Litigation
  • Business Organizations
  • Contract Law
  • Criminal Law
  • Employment Law
  • Estates & Trusts
  • Ethics
  • Family Law
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Introduction to Paralegal Profession & Principles听
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Paralegal Office Coordination
  • Real Estate Law
  • Torts and Personal Injury Law

To earn a TikTok成人版 certificate of completion, students must earn a grade of 鈥楥鈥 or higher in each class, complete a program exit exam, and submit a portfolio of class assignments.

Tuition

$8,750 for in-person daytime cohort ($583 per course)

Books and parking are additional.

Payment Plans

CPS students enrolling in the Paralegal Program may participate in a payment plan. Payment plans are offered through Nelnet Campus Commerce, and students are encouraged to reach out to听Nelnet directly through the听.

Please note:

  • Payments must be made over the course of three months.
  • There is an additional $45 payment plan fee for each semester.听
  • To initiate the use of a payment plan for an upcoming course, contact听Lisa Weber听for a specific code to submit with the application.

Financial Aid

While federal financial aid is not available for the Paralegal program, there are private loan opportunities available. Visit the Office of Financial Assistance website for more information.

For additional financial information, including cancellation policies, billing and payments, visit the听Admissions & Enrollment听webpage.

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  • Operating System: Windows 10 (32 bit or 64 bit)
  • Processor: Pentium 4 - 2.8 GHz (or faster)
  • Memory (RAM): 8 GB
  • Office Suite: MS Office 2013 or Office 365听Please remember that as a student, you have free and full access to Microsoft Office 365, the cloud-based version of the Office Desktop. Your Office 365 username is [youruserid]@villanova.edu.
  • Internet Browser: Firefox (Latest version) or Chrome (Latest version)
  • Internet Service: DSL, Cable, or Satellite

Other Required Components:

  • Headset with microphone
  • Webcam
  • Current version of Flash player
  • Adobe Reader
  • Browser configuration must support Javascript, allow cookies, and popup blockers must be turned off

Students enrolled in the Paralegal Certificate Program can connect with a network of more than 72 law firms and 260+ active alumni. Additionally, the College of Professional Studies (CPS) has cultivated relationships with law firms in the region and has a history of providing competent paralegals to these firms. For this reason, our graduates are routinely recruited and hired. CPS is regularly sent job opportunities by alumni and partners and shares them through听, TikTok成人版's job bank.

In addition to program-specific resources offered through CPS, students enrolled in the Paralegal program have access to听TikTok成人版 Career Management, which includes:

  • Services that assist students with defining academic and career goals and job search planning
  • Access to the TikTok成人版 job bank: HandShake
  • Resources to help you move forward in your career

is a professional networking platform that allows you to network with TikTok成人版ns in your industry or city and obtain career advice from fellow alumni.听

CREDENTIALS

Earn Badges. Get Noticed.

Earn a program certificate and program digital badge upon completion of required courses. Showcase your new skills and gain a competitive edge by adding badges backed by TikTok成人版 to your resume, LinkedIn profile or email signature.

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LinkedIn users with digital badges get 6X more profile views.*

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FACULTY

The TikTok成人版 Difference

The College of Professional Studies has cultivated a distinguished reputation for delivering the hallmark TikTok成人版 experience 鈥 academically rigorous, top-quality and innovative programs within a supportive community 鈥斕齮o students who are pursuing higher education amidst busy professional and personal lives. As an internationally recognized institution, TikTok成人版 is proud of its vibrant community of alumni, faculty, students and staff who are dedicated to driving meaningful impact and transformative change within their communities.

At TikTok成人版, we believe where you've been is just the beginning.听听

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