Advance Paralegal Certificate

Power your paralegal career

These advanced topics build upon the nationally acclaimed Paralegal Certificate Course© offered by over 150 colleges and universities nationwide. These classes are available to students who wish to extensively build upon their knowledge of law and paralegal studies with classes in specialized facets of contemporary law. Your study and concentration on substantively specific materials will enable you to gain a strong competitive edge over other paralegals. The additional paralegal training you get in our Advanced Paralegal Certificate Course will power your marketability and earning potential.

  • Students who successfully complete at least six advanced topics will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.
  • Completing both the Core Requirements and the Advanced Requirements of the Paralegal Certificate Program provides comprehensive training and skills that should enable graduates to quickly become contributors in the growing paralegal profession.
  • Current and former students who have completed at least 60% of the course will gain exclusive access to the CLS by BARBRI Career Center, connecting employers to qualified paralegals across all disciplines and career stages.

 

Available courses

  • Advanced Legal Research
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Bankruptcy Law
  • Business Law and Practices
  • Criminal Law
  • Criminal Procedure
  • Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties
  • Education Law
  • eDiscovery 
  • Estate Planning: Wills, Trusts & Probate
  • Family Law
  • Immigration Law
  • Intellectual Property
  • Real Property Law
  • Victim Advocacy
  • Water Law

Learning outcomes

Are you a paralegal looking to stand out in a competitive field, increase your earning potential and grow your career? Our advanced paralegal training is your way to gain skills and competency, and to make critical contributions within the legal field and your organization.

Career outlook

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the number of paralegals to increase 10% through 2029. A career as a paralegal could offer you an opportunity to work in a variety of industries and increase you earning potential.

What you earn

Successful graduates earn a certificate of completion from St. Cloud State University.

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2025 & 2026 Sessions

Cost: $3,300 or $660 per topic

  • June 30 - Aug. 15, 2025
  • Aug. 25 - Oct 10, 2025
  • Oct. 20 - Dec. 5, 2025
  • Jan. 12 - Feb. 27, 2026
  • Mar. 9 - Apr. 24, 2026
  • May 4 - June 19, 2026

Materials: 

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Contact:
pace@stcloudstate.edu 
320-308-5759