Paralegal Certificate

Complete the program in just six months!

Earn Your Paralegal Certificate

Learn the in-demand paralegal skills required by law firms, corporations, and government agencies.

The paralegal certificate program at Loyola University New Orleans is designed for professionals looking to start a career in the legal profession or to advance in their current role. Students can earn their paralegal certificate from Loyola in just six months, and our flexible online program is a great option for those who prefer to work at their own pace.

We will also offer an on-campus program for students interested in an in-person learning experience on Loyola's Uptown Campus. If you would like to be put on our email notification list for an upcoming in-person Paralegal Certificate Program, please email pacs@loyno.edu.

Our immersive certificate program trains you in legal writing, terminology, research, contracts, civil procedure, trial preparation, investigation, discovery, and substantive topics of law. Courses are led by practicing attorneys and experienced instructors who provide individual support and guidance on assignments.

For questions and more information, email us at PACS@loyno.edu to talk with an enrollment specialist.

Upcoming Information Sessions

We will be offering free, virtual information sessions that will cover the program highlights, curriculum, discounts, scholarship opportunity, and answer any questions you may have.

Information Session Dates and Times

Please email PACS@loyno.edu to be added to our email notification list for an upcoming information session.

Program Length

Students can complete the paralegal certificate program in just six months.

Tuition Costs

The online programs costs $5,695 plus course materials. Learn about discounts and scholarships below.

Program Dates

The online paralegal certificate has a start date on the 15th of every month.

Register for an Upcoming Start Date

The online paralegal certificate program takes six months to complete and has start dates on the 15th of every month. Students can complete coursework at their own pace.

Learn more about the Loyola Professional and Continuing Studies registration information, including parking, cancellations, and the refund policy.

PACS Registration Policies

April 2023 Start Date

April 15, 2023 – October 15, 2023

A Platform to Help You Learn

Students in Loyola’s paralegal certificate program learn using an educational management platform that provides interactive study support tools and online resources. You’ll benefit from chapter-by-chapter lecture notes, electronic and text-based note cards, as well as exercises using multiple choice, point and click, and fill in the blank formats. The online platform also provides quizzes, animations, e-lectures, charts, and mock exams to help you track your progress.

Gain Relevant Skills for Paralegal Professionals

The program is designed to train students in legal writing, terminology, legal research, authority, trial preparation, investigation, discovery, e-discovery, customized state-specific document labs for assignments, Westlaw and Lexis training labs, actual and virtual Law Library training, and much more.

Courses

Essential Skills for Paralegals
Tort Law
Louisiana Procedures
Contract Law

Tuition

Online Tuition:

$5,695 plus course materials*

Up to $2,000 in scholarships is available for qualified applicants. See LaNasa Memorial Scholarship tab.

*Fee does not include the cost of textbooks, approximately $700. A textbook list and ordering instructions will be emailed to registered students.

Discounts:

10% tuition discount available for Loyola alumni, current Loyola students, Loyola faculty and staff and active duty or retired military.
Must email qualifying ID to PACS@loyno.edu upon registration.
$500 early bird discount available to those that register three weeks prior to start date.

Tuition Options

Full tuition remitted at registration.
Payment plan option:
- $0 due upon registration. Please email PACS@loyno.edu to request payment plan information.
- A $250 deposit is due upon enrollment into the payment plan through Loyola's payment plan partner, Nelnet Campus Commerce, to reserve your seat in the class. Deposit will be applied to your tuition balance.
  - We will contact you upon registration to set up the payment plan. There is a one time non-refundable service fee paid to Nelnet Campus Commerce to set up the payment plan.
  - Enrollment is not confirmed until the payment plan is set up.

Scholarship opportunities available. Please see the LaNasa Memorial Scholarship Tab for more information.

LaNasa Memorial Scholarship

The purpose of the LaNasa Memorial Scholarship is to promote excellence in the fields of study available for post-traditional students by offering incentives to talented students. This scholarship is a partial scholarship. Any remaining tuition balance will be the responsibility of the applicant.

Eligibility:

Scholarship Awards will be made to post-traditional Loyola students seeking career enhancement via certification or other professional programs, and/or degree seeking, post-traditional students.

Requirements:

A completed online application.
Applicant must be at least 25 years old.
Applicant must have a minimum of an associate's degree or relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree.
A copy of your resume.
A letter of recommendation.
If awarded a scholarship, we request that you write a letter to the donor(s) of the LaNasa Memorial Scholarship Fund which will be given to the donor(s) on your behalf.

Application:

Apply for the LaNasa Memorial Scholarship

All supporting documentation can be emailed to PACS@loyno.edu.

Admission Requirements:

Fluency in English
Word processing and basic Internet skills
Participants are required to have Internet access and email
Google Chrome Web browser is preferred

Completion Requirements:

Students must successfully complete the Essential Skills Core curriculum and each substantive course.
Class projects, including legal research, exams, and a comprehensive final will be administered.
Participants must achieve at least 70% cumulatively on the substantives, as well as 70% in Essential Skills in order to earn the certificate.
Students will earn a Loyola University New Orleans Certificate of Completion and CEU's upon successful completion of this program.

Computer access should meet or exceed the following minimum requirements:

Windows:

Windows XP (32 bit) or Vista (32 or 64 bit) or Windows 7 (32 bit)
Pentium III 1 GHz processor
256 MB RAM

Macintosh:

Mac OS X 10.5
G4, G5 or Intel processor
256 MB RAM

Want to learn more?

Find out if Loyola's paralegal certificate is a good fit for you. For individual questions about the program, email us today.