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Paralegal Certificate Program

Academics

Our 306-hour program is approved by the American Bar Association.

 

Courses in the Paralegal Studies Certificate Program are taught by practicing attorneys and judges who understand the current legal trends and issues. The program also shows students the specific substantive and procedural aspects of New York law to ensure success in the field within the Metropolitan area.

Paralegal students have access to the school’s Law Library. Students in the Legal Research and Writing course also learn how to use Westlaw, a computer research tool used in every law firm.

 

Program Schedules

The Paralegal Certificate program provides flexible learning options: a hybrid format for daytime students and a fully online format for evening students.

Fall Day

  • Commences: September 9, 2025
  • Concludes: February 23, 2026
  • Days Offered: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
  • Times Offered: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Note: Some class schedule times vary.

Fall Evening

  • Commences: September 9, 2025
  • Concludes: February 26, 2026
  • Days Offered: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
  • Times Offered: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday

Note: Some class schedule times vary.

Spring Day

  • Commences: February 4, 2026
  • Concludes: July 1, 2026
  • Days Offered: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
  • Times Offered: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Note: Some class schedule times vary.

Spring Evening

  • Commences: February 4, 2026
  • Concludes: July 6, 2026
  • Days Offered: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
  • Times Offered: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday

Note: Some class schedule times vary.