Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Paralegal Studies

Roosevelt's certificate in paralegal studies is approved by the American Bar Association (ABA). The ABA has an intensive review process, which means that your courses will be relevant, high quality and well-rounded. 

Study with practicing attorneys, experienced paralegals and a Cook County Circuit Court Judge.

Program Goals and Objectives

The goal of the program is to provide education and training that prepares students for the paralegal profession. The following objectives support this goal.

1. Understand the basic concepts of substantive and procedural law including the operation of the legal system and the theory of law.
2. Be able to work competently as a paralegal under the supervision of an attorney, including proficiency in using legal technology and software.
3. Understand the ethical obligations of a paralegal.
4. Contribute to the advancement of the paralegal profession.

Whether you’re landing your first job or changing careers, you’ll have help finding a role in a thriving field. Take advantage of our online job site, one-on-one career advising, workshops and career manual. Gain experience while in the program as an intern with law firms and organizations throughout Chicago. Some recent internship sponsors include:

• Ulta Beauty
• Reyes Kurson, Ltd.
• Mintel Group, Ltd
• Circuit Court of Cook County
• Center for Disability & Elder Law
• Lawyers’ Committee for Better Housing

The program is offered fully online combining synchronous class sessions through Zoom with online asynchronous instruction. You must take at least nine semester hours of courses with live instruction over Zoom.

If you prefer in-person courses, you can complete your certificate by choosing weekday classes at our Chicago campus.

• The paralegal career offers a good work-life balance, solid prospects to improve, opportunities for promotion, and excellent compensation.
• Paralegals work in various areas of law across diverse organizations, including law firms, corporations, social justice organizations, and healthcare institutions.
• The work is challenging, meaningful and interesting. Interact with clients, draft legal documents, investigate facts, conduct legal research, assist with case planning and much more.

Choose a program that works for your budget. The Roosevelt certificate is an affordable option for aspiring paralegals. 

See tuition and fees.

The program can be completed fully online in 9 – 16 months. We have both full-time and part-time online schedules allowing students who work full-time the option to take 1 to 2 courses at a time. Full-time students can take more classes per semester and complete their certificate in 9 months.

If you prefer in-person classes, we offer daytime classes at our Chicago Campus. Full-time students can complete the program in Chicago in 9 months. The Chicago classes can also be completed on a part-time basis.

We can help you choose a schedule that works best for you!