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Online Paralegal Certificate Program

Are you looking for an entry position in the field of law? Are you interested in legal practices? The Paralegal Certificate from MWCC welcomes students to the paralegal field and to the basics of legal analysis and research.

Paralegals work in many legal settings and perform similar practices to attorneys without appearing in court or providing legal advice. A paralegal will assist in:

  • Interviewing witnesses
  • Meeting with clients
  • Researching laws
  • Preparing for court cases and trials

Job Outlook For Paralegal And Legal Assistants

You can earn $50,000* a year on average as a paralegal or legal assistant. There is a steady demand for paralegals from a wide variety of organizations with legal departments. As a result, the job outlook will grow by 15%* over the next ten years, much faster than the national average.

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One Certificate Leads To Many Paths

Students will learn the fundamental skills used in many legal settings, such as:

  • Law Offices
  • Courthouses
  • Administrative Agencies
  • Insurance Companies
  • Other Corporations (working in the office of the In-House Legal Counsel)

Study The Law To Protect The People

Our Paralegal Certificate program provides you with the computer and legal knowledge you will need. You will take classes in:

  • Business Law
  • Legal Research and Writing
  • Computer Technologies
  • Litigation

You can also choose from 3 electives that cover a wide range of topics, so you can tailor your education to meet the skills you wish to learn.

*Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Compliance Officer

Median Salary: $102,060

Court Clerk

Median Salary: $61,730

Legal Assistant

Median Salary: $50,000

Legal Secretary

Median Salary: $62,120

Paralegal

Median Salary: $77,640

Title Examiner

Median Salary: $69,100

Testimonials

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“I feel comfortable and well prepared with what I learned at the Mount, and I’m proud to say that I graduated from this program.”
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Entela Roba

Physical Therapy Assistant, Class Of 2010

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“Going to the Mount was a tradition in my family. The year I graduated, my father graduated with his degree in nursing. MWCC made so much possible for me.” Denise was named Alumna of the Year in 2011
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Denise Gosselin

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Mercy Aryee

Computer Science, Class Of 2024
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Paula Morgan

Liberal Arts & Sciences, Class Of 2024

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Elzbieta Solimeno

Dental, Class Of 2019

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William Boudreau

Engineering Physics

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“For those who are battling a disability, MWCC encouraged me and gave me a solid foundation to achieve my educational and career goals. There were times that I felt like giving up, but I kept moving forward and soon I will start a PhD program. It is all up to you.”
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Computer Information Systems, Class Of 2007

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“I am currently working towards my bachelor’s degree at Berklee College of Music Online and would not have been able to do it without the knowledge and skills I learned at MWCC.”
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Mackenzie Christensen

Media Arts & Technology, Class Of 2017

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Kaitlyn Fales

Business Administration, Class Of 2018
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“I think it goes without saying that the Mount is a supportive place. There is not a person on staff that I didn’t feel comfortable with.”
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Austin Seppala

Business Administration, Class Of 2010

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