Legal
You might be the only one in your circle of friends who finds jury duty fascinating. You’ve always been curious about civic and legal processes—how they’re made, upheld, and interpreted. This curiosity could become an exciting new career with some foundational legal courses. With us, you’ll receive legal training to pursue many career paths, including positions as a mediator, arbitrator, paralegal, or court reporter.
Legal
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Advanced Legal Research and Writing
This course is for those who have completed the Paralegal Certificate program or have one year of paralegal experience. Students will learn advanced and specialized approaches to utilize the legal resources available in a law library, and elsewhere.
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Advanced Paralegal Certificate Course
The Advanced Paralegal Certificate builds upon the nationally acclaimed Paralegal Certificate Course offered through the Center for Legal Studies. Classes are availble to students who wish to extensively build upon their knowledge of law and paralegal studies with classes in specialized facets of contemporary law.
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Alternative Dispute Resolution Certificate Course
This intensive course is designed to train and qualify students to develop or participate in conflict mediation processes. Participants will review the growth and application of settlement options in the United States.
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Certificate in Family Mediation
This course provides you with the skillset necessary for becoming a Family Mediator. In this comprehensive course, you will receive training in the Mediators Without Borders INACCORD® conflict resolution model. You will learn special skills necessary for mediating familial disputes and parent-child issues, including niche topics such as disagreements with aging family members and probate and estate conflicts.
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Certificate in Healthcare and Eldercare
This course provides you with the skills necessary to become a practicing mediator specializing in healthcare or eldercare disputes. It provides training in the INACCORD® conflict resolution model, and offers you the chance to practice your skills through simulated role playing exercises.
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Certificate in Mediation and Arbitration
This course provides you with the comprehensive training necessary for becoming a certified mediation or arbitration professional. It is structured around the Mediators Without Borders INACCORD® conflict resolution model, and offers you the chance to practice your skills through simulated role playing exercises.
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Certificate in Mediation and Restorative Justice
This course provides you with the skills necessary to become a Mediation or Restorative Justice professional. This comprehensive course series provides training in the INACCORD® conflict resolution model, and offers you the chance to practice your skills through simulated roleplaying exercises.
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Certified Legal Secretary
This program teaches you all the skills you need to work for a lawyer in a law office. You will master everything from legal office management and accounting to legal terminology and legal writing. This program will prepare you for the National Association of Legal Professionals (NALS) Accredited Legal Professional (ALP) examination.
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Certified Paralegal
Certified paralegals play an extremely important role in the legal industry. This 100% online course will prepare you for the Certified Paralegal (CP) exam, offered by the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA). You’ll learn how to perform a variety of tasks that paralegals experience every day, such as legal research, interviews, analysis and more.
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Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included)
Paralegals play a vital role in the legal profession. These qualified professionals take on a variety of tasks ranging from legal research to drafting legal documents in traditional law office settings and in the corporate, government, and public arenas. Formal training is a critical part of preparing for a career as a paralegal.
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Digital Court Reporter
This digital court reporting program prepares students to enter the high-demand field of court reporting. Currently, the industry is experiencing a severe shortage of court reporters with a need for an additional 10,000 nationwide. This well-established shortage presents a substantial opportunity for those seeking a rewarding career with a secure future. Digital reporters can work in the freelance market for a court reporting agency or work as a full-time government employee at a courthouse.
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Digital Court Reporting with Legal Transcription
Court reporting is one of the fastest-growing career areas in the legal system. This 100% online course will prepare you to enter the court reporting field as a digital court reporter and a legal transcriber. You will be fully prepared to pass the Certified Electronic Reporter (CER) and Certified Electronic Transcriber (CET) exams offered by the American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers (AAERT). The AAERT's nationally recognized certifications are leading credentials required by various court systems and agencies.
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Employment Law Certificate Course
Employment law is a branch of contract law that deals with relationships between employers and employees. This course will cover statutes such as the National Labor Relations Act, the Railway Labor Act, and other various statutes dealing with public employees.
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Federal Court Interpreter
The Federal Court Interpreter training program prepares you to sit for the oral component of any State or Federal Court Interpreting Examinations offered in the United States. This program is language specific – Spanish/English.
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Legal Investigation Certificate Course
This intensive program is designed to teach legal investigation to those interested in pursuing a new career and those presently working in the legal field.
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Legal Nurse Consultant Training Course
This exciting program prepares Registered Nurses and Physician’s Assistants for a career in the legal field as legal nurse consultants.
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Legal Secretary Certificate (in partnership with Center for Legal Studies)
This intensive program is designed for both beginning and experienced secretaries who are interested in improving their skills and working more efficiently within the law office.
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Medical Professional Legal Consultant
This exciting program prepares medical professionals for a career in the legal field as a Medical Professional Legal Consultant (MPLC).
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Paralegal Certificate Course
Paralegalism is one of the fastest growing careers in the country. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the number of paralegals to increase 15% between 2016 and 2026, much faster than the national average for all occupations. The national median earnings for paralegals is currently $50,940.00/Year and freelance paralegal professionals average significantly more across the board.
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Personal Injury for Paralegals
With this exciting, fast-paced class you will learn many of the legal terms, causes of action, and remedies available to victims of personal injury accidents.
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Victim Advocacy Certificate Course
This intensive online program is designed to train and qualify students to provide assistance to crime victims. The course provides an overview of criminal procedure and discusses the devastating effects crime can have on its victims.