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How to Register
Paralegal Studies
Certificate
Program
Complete the registration above and
mail with $40 payment to:
USA Center for Continuing Education
555 University Blvd. N./AHE 232, Mobile, AL 36688
www.usacontinuinged.com
Registration is available in person at:
Alpha Hall East, Room 232
555 University Boulevard North
143112-310400-711050-4300
Fax completed form and credit card payment to
(251) 460-7709.
Fax line is available 24/7
555 University Blvd. N. / AHE 232
Mobile, AL 36688
Call (251) 460-7200
Phone registration is available Monday-Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Central Time
About the Program
This intensive certificate program is
designed to train students with little or
no paralegal experience to become
a confident and competent legal
professional. Upon completing the
program, you will fully understand
how to assist trial attorneys, interview
witnesses, investigate complex fact
patterns, research the law and assist
in the preparation of cases for courtroom
litigation.
The instruction is practice-oriented and related
to those areas of the law in which paralegals are
most in demand. Students are expected to complete
a significant amount of homework and research
for each weekly session. The program’s primary
objective is to develop occupational competence.
All classes are conducted in the evenings to
minimize disruption to work day schedules.
Trained paralegals benefit firms by increasing:
• Employee productivity
• Firm workload capabilities
• Office efficiency, productivity, and billable hours
In the Paralegal Studies Certificate program you will
learn to:
• Understand and interpret legal terminology
• Perform legal analayses
• Carryout paralegal duties in an ethical manner
• Interview and investigate
• Draft pleadings, discovery and other legal
documents
• Conduct legal research and writing
• Assist in preparation of cases for courtroom
litigation
Courses Required
To earn a certificate, you must successfully
complete nine required courses and any seven
electives. Course work must be completed within
five years. Admission to the University is not
required for this program.
Required Courses (9)
• Introduction to Paralegal Studies
• Legal Research
• Legal Writing
• Evidence
• Law Practice Management
• Civil Procedure
• Paralegal Discovery & Analysis
• Ethics and Professional Responsibility
• Criminal Law & Procedures
Electives (7)*
• Contract Law
• Family Law
• Wills, Estates & Trusts: Probate Law
• Bankruptcy Law for Paralegals
• Torts/Personal Injury Litigation
• Law of Real Property
• Legal Aspects of Business Organizations
• Environmental Law
• Medical Records Review & Management
• Technology in the Courtroom
• Social Security and Disability Law
• Word - Basic
• Paralegal Internship
* New courses may occasionally be added to
electives being offered and satisfy elective requirements. Students should refer to the latest catalog
for classes available each term.
Application Information
To apply, send completed application form and a
$40 non-refundable application fee to:
University of South Alabama
Center for Continuing Education
555 University Blvd. N. / AHE 232
Mobile, Alabama 36688
TEL: 251-460-7200 / FAX: 251-460-7709
E-mail:usacontinuinged@southalabama.edu
www.usacontinuinged.com
Attendance Policy:
To successfully complete each class, students
may not have more than two absences for classes
meeting five or more sessions unless arrangements
are made with the instructor. Students may miss
only one class for courses meeting four sessions;
and no absences for classes meeting three or less
sessions.
Cancellations/ Refunds:
The University of South Alabama reserves the
right to cancel any course for which there is not
sufficient enrollment. If a course cancels after you
enroll, you may transfer to another class or receive
a full refund. Decisions to cancel a course, based
on enrollment, are made three business days prior
to the course start date, see course descriptions
for specific cancellation details. Failure to attend
classes does not constitute withdrawal.
Decisions to cancel your registration can be made
by calling, faxing or emailing our department and
must be received by 5 p.m. at least three business
days prior to the start of your class. Refund requests received after this will not be granted.
The University of South Alabama provides equal educational opportunities to and is open and accessible to all qualified students
without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, or qualified handicap/disability, with respect to all of its programs and
activities.