Paralegal Studies - Specialist Certificates

Overview

The paralegal field continues to be a growing profession, so what can an experienced paralegal do to stay on top of a competitive market? Modeled after the successful Duke Paralegal Online Global Program, which was established in 2004, Duke Continuing Studies launched the Duke Online Paralegal Specialist Certificates in a variety of different legal areas. Choose from any one of the following specialties:

  • Administrative Law
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Bankruptcy Law
  • Business Law
  • Contract Law
  • Criminal Law
  • Elder Law
  • Employment Law
  • Entertainment Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Family Law
  • Federal Tax Law
  • Immigration Law
  • Intellectual Property
  • Juvenile Law
  • Law Office Administration
  • Personal Injury Law
  • Real Estate Law
  • Sports Law

Each Paralegal Specialist Certificate consists of four courses: three required and one elective. Students complete all four courses online from anywhere in the U.S. or abroad using textbooks, plus a multitude of comprehensive online resources. Once complete, students will receive the Duke Online Paralegal Specialist Certificate in their area of specialty.

Benefits of the program

  • Complete it online
  • Self-paced study
  • Complete in only six months
  • Access to an instructor
  • Instructors are practicing attorneys