Undergraduate Certificate in Paralegal Studies Online Study the Skills to Provide Legal Assistance

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100% online, 8-week courses

Transfer in up to 75% of the certificate total

Our online paralegal certificate program is an excellent option for students seeking fast-track training in legal support and paralegal studies. As a vital part of the American legal process, paralegals are responsible for a significant amount of preparatory work for the courtroom and other legal proceedings.

Whether you are seeking to grow in your current role or want to explore other areas within the legal field, this online undergraduate paralegal studies certificate program is designed to help equip you with the knowledge and training in legal studies you need. If you want to further your education with a full bachelor’s degree upon completion of our associate degree in paralegal studies, consider our Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies online degree program.


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  • Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
  • Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree

Throughout this online paralegal program, you will be taught by professionals with real-world experience in professional and legal settings. Through 6 online paralegal studies courses, you can become prepared to perform in the legal support field with confidence and a thorough understanding of essential legal principles.

The paralegal certificate’s 100% online format allows you to remain active in your job, with your family, and in your community without the worry of having to take courses on campus. The flexibility, affordability, and practicality of Liberty’s online certificate in paralegal studies can help you shine in your current legal support role or explore new opportunities in the field.


As you pursue your Undergraduate Certificate in Paralegal Studies, you will examine the paralegal profession and legal systems through training in law, contemporary worldviews, legal research, and legal writing. Because paralegals must be prepared to handle a variety of legal matters, it is crucial to be trained in several areas of law. This paralegal training online offers you the flexibility to choose a specific paralegal studies course that best fits your career goals. Each online paralegal course is taught from a biblical perspective to enhance your learning experience as you eye job positions.

You can learn a variety of useful skills in our paralegal studies certificate online – including how to write and prepare legal documents, conduct legal research, and interpret various laws. By utilizing the knowledge of our expert professors, building community through our online discussion boards, and using our world-class research resources, you can emerge from our certificate program ready to pursue paralegal roles with confidence.

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Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.

To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!

Undergraduate Full Time $390/Credit
Undergraduate Part Time $455/Credit
Military Undergraduate $250/Credit

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Military

Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.

Who May Qualify?

  • Active Duty
  • Reserve/National Guard
  • Veterans/Retirees
  • Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
  • Current Department of Defense Employees

Available Benefits:

  • Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
  • Additional discount for veterans who service in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)*
  • 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
  • Potential college credit for military training

*Not applicable to certificates.