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Certificate in Paralegal 

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  • Estd. 1902

Certificate in Paralegal
 at 
FHSU 
Overview

Gain knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to succeed as paralegals in a variety of legal settings

Duration

12 months

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Total fee

3.14 Lakh

Mode of learning

Online

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Course Level

UG Certificate

Certificate in Paralegal
 at 
FHSU 
Highlights

  • Earn a certificate after completion of the course
  • Scholarship facility available
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Certificate in Paralegal
 at 
FHSU 
Course details

Skills you will learn
Who should do this course?
  • Career Changers
  • Recent College Graduates
  • Legal Support Staff
What are the course deliverables?
  • Overview of the American legal system, including federal and state court systems, sources of law, and the role of legal professionals
  • Understanding of legal terminology, court structure, and the hierarchy of laws
  • Techniques for conducting legal research using traditional and electronic resources
  • Skills in analyzing statutes, regulations, case law, and secondary legal sources
  • Practice in drafting legal documents, including memos, briefs, pleadings, and correspondence
  • Study of civil litigation procedures, including pretrial processes, pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation
  • Understanding of court rules, filing requirements, and deadlines in civil litigation cases
More about this course
  • This course provides participants with comprehensive training in the legal field, preparing them for roles as paralegals or legal assistants in law firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies, or other legal settings
  • In this course participants will learn about the American legal system, civil and criminal procedures, legal ethics, and professional responsibilities

Certificate in Paralegal
 at 
FHSU 
Curriculum

Introduction to the Law

Legal Research Methods

Business Communications

Business Law I

Ethical Issues in the Professions and Business

Certificate in Paralegal
 at 
FHSU 
Entry Requirements

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Certificate in Paralegal
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Contact Information

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600 Park St, Hays, Kansas 67601, United States
Hays ( Kansas)

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