Paralegal Certificate Course©

CLS by BARBRI features in an online format the same Paralegal Certificate Course© that has been offered live since 1980 at colleges and universities throughout the nation. This format is available to students via any computer with internet access and at any time of the day or night during our online sessions.

• We offer 6 sessions per year, starting every 8 weeks
• Students benefit from direct interaction with the instructor and other students by way of e-mail and a discussion board.
• Students have 14 weeks to complete the online course (7 weeks for Paralegal I and 7 weeks for Paralegal II.) Please note that the course fee covers both halves of the course. Students may choose any session to begin the course with Paralegal I and they will be automatically enrolled in the following session for Paralegal II.
• Students must complete both Paralegal I and Paralegal II to be awarded a certificate. (California paralegals may need to complete Advanced Paralegal course work to meet the requirements of California Business and Professional Code §6450. Please click here for more information.)
• Once registered, your password and access information will be sent via email on the first day of class.
• Review the Online Paralegal Certificate Course© syllabus  to learn more.

CLS by BARBRI now offers the best-selling Paralegal Certificate Course© in an Self-Study format. Start anytime and complete at your own pace within 6 months. This format is available to students via any computer with internet access and at any time of the day or night.

• Students have 6 months to complete the online course. Students may start this course at any time of the year. Set your own schedule!
• Great option for self-motivated students looking to learn at their own pace, either faster or slower than that traditional online two, 7-week session course.
• Self-Study does not offer the same interaction with fellow students as the Online course, but does offer communication with an instructor for course assistance.
• Students must complete both Paralegal I and Paralegal II to be awarded a certificate. (California paralegals may need to complete Advanced Paralegal course work to meet the requirements of California Business and Professional Code §6450. Please click here for more information.)
• Once registered, your password and access information will be sent via email within 24 to 48 hours of purchase.

Review the Self-Study Paralegal Certificate Course© syllabus to learn more.

Our in-person format allows for face-to-face instruction from qualified legal professionals. UPDATE: Currently, all Live Lecture classes are hosted virtually via Zoom. 

Benefit from practical application and hands-on exercises completed in class and live interaction with fellow students. 

This weekend-only course allows you to learn around other school or work commitments during the week. 

The curriculum covers all course objectives and lesson topics covered in our popular online format (both Paralegal I and II).

• Select a college or university to view their Live Lecture schedule or search by format.
• This course is offered as a six-, eight-, or twelve-week programs (Varies by School)
• Students are required to attend at least 80% of the course and must pass every assignment with a 70% or better to be eligible for a Certificate of Completion.
• Review the Live Lecture Paralegal Certificate Course syllabus to learn more.

This option is available to students who, because of location or schedule conflicts, are unable to take the course in other formats.  

Take the course in the comfort and privacy of your own home or office and review the material as many times as necessary for the best retention. 

Ideal for students who do not have access to a computer or the internet, the Text Only format is a printed version of the online course and requires only the printed lesson material we send you along with your textbooks. 

• Enroll today and have a maximum of 6 months to complete Paralegal I and 6 months to complete Paralegal II (12 months total).
• Students mail or email assignments to CLS for grading and instructor feedback.
• Questions can be directed to the instructor via a toll-free number and via email.

Review the Text Only Paralegal Certificate Course© syllabus to learn more.