Launch your paralegal career and become a pivotal member of a legal team in your community.

Rice University’s paralegal certification programs give you the tools you need to build an exciting legal career and expand your earning potential–without the debt and time required to earn a law degree.

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The paralegal field is growing rapidly

Rice University’s paralegal certificate graduates are particularly in-demand: law firms regularly partner with Rice to recruit knowledgeable paralegals prepared to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Paralegal certificate classes are taught by experienced, practicing attorneys

Skills-based courses ensure you’re ready to contribute meaningfully to a legal team your first day on the job

Rice’s paralegal career search workshop offers valuable information to help you find a legal setting that’s right for you

Programs designed for working adults offer the flexibility to learn while you earn

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A Rice University paralegal certificate helps your resume stand out and prepares you to become a valued member of any legal team in Houston and beyond.

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Paralegal Certificate Program

If you’re hoping to break into or advance in the legal profession, a paralegal certificate can offer you the opportunity to work on a legal team without the time and cost of earning a law degree. This certificate ensures you have the professional skills required to work as a paralegal in corporate, non-profit, and government settings.

Starting Fall, Spring

Length 5 Months
Format Online or on-campus

Advanced Paralegal Certificate

Designed for those with a paralegal certificate, or at least five years of relevant experience, this helps expand your paralegal education and skills by exploring a wide variety of substantive topics. Choose from courses on cybercrime, healthcare law, and real estate law, among others, to hone your expertise and advance your career.

Starting Anytime

Length Self-paced
Format Fully online

Do you want to launch or advance your legal career?

Earning a paralegal certificate can put you on the fast track to a career in the legal field. Current paralegals or those with five years of equivalent experience can earn an advanced Rice University certification that demonstrates your value to peers and employers.

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