The next USF Paralegal Certificate course begins May 30 and is six months in length. The format is online and flexible. Join us for an info session tonight at 6 p.m. to learn more about this exceptional program!

Whether you are seeking a new career in the legal profession or a seasoned pro, gain in-demand skills quickly with USF's paralegal training program. You can prepare for an exciting career in a variety of environments with confidence, from law firms to corporate legal teams, to government and non-profit agencies.

No degree needed, no admission tests. Open enrollment, with sessions three times a year.

Learn from practicing judges, build a case study portfolio, and acquire real-world legal skills in a program designed by legal experts.

Paralegals are in high demand, a trend expected to continue through 2032, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Why Choose USF?

• The USF Paralegal Certificate is designed for those aspiring toward a career in the legal field, as well as current paralegals who desire further knowledge and credentials. It includes an essentials track that has three subcategories: Torts, Contracts, and Procedures.
• Comprised completely of instructor-led, self-paced courses, workshops, and training programs, USF offers relevant, timely training that can fast-track your career. You'll learn legal processes, court structure, interviewing, investigation, document preparation, file maintenance, correspondence, research, writing and analysis, as well as substantive topics of law, such as torts, contracts, and civil procedure – all taught by an esteemed faculty of judges.
• You will also be trained in online legal research with individual subscriptions to Lexis and Westlaw. Additional resources include customized texts and dynamic interactive online support tools, such as practice exercise questions, lecture notes, quizzes, writing labs, mock exams and more. 
• At the end of the program, you'll walk away with a final case study portfolio in hand as well as digital badge, backed by a major research university, highlighting your achievement.  Employers such as law firms, government agencies, corporations, etc. value both as proof of real-time paralegal training and expertise.