Webster University

The paralegal studies certificate program has been planned to educate students in the practical and theoretical aspects of required for a paralegal career. At the present time, legal assistants are not required to be licensed either federally or by the state, and that this degree should not be regarded as providing any form of board, state or federal certification.

The paralegal certificate courses have to be taken at Webster University, and students are not permitted to independently gain the certificate. Nor may they integrate the certificate with any M.A. Degree program of study.

The paralegal studies graduate certificate requires twenty four credit hours, and it is mandatory that they include the following:

  • LEGL 5000 Introduction to Legal Studies
  • LEGL 5260 and 5270 Methods of Legal Research and Writing I and II
  • LEGL 5300 Ethics for the Legal Professional
  • LEGL 5470 Civil Actions
  • LEGL 5490 Advanced Topics in Law Courses: two courses totaling 6 credit hours
  • LEGL 5800 Computerized Legal research




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