Legal Studies
In partnership with the Center for Legal Studies, USC Aiken provides online sessions for those looking for convenient and comprehensive training. The demand for trained legal professionals has never been higher. Major corporations, healthcare facilities, insurance companies, government agencies and law offices all employ our students. The U.S. Department of Labor projects an 18% rise for legal support personnel in the profession by 2026.
100% Online
Registered students have 24/7 access while class is in session. Visit our website for detailed course information including available formats, syllabi, schedules and textbooks.
Flexible Formats
We understand the constraints that face today’s adult students. Free time is scarce, and busy people need options. Our curriculum is available in instructor-led online and independent study (digital and text only) formats. Online students are able to log on anytime, anywhere to complete weekly assignments, tests and quizzes.
Courses
Paralegal Certificate Course
Online: $1,895
Digital: $1,835
Text Only: $1,895
14 weeks: this course is split into Paralegal I (7 weeks) and Paralegal II (7 weeks)
2021 Course Schedule
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Session 1 |
Jan 10 – Feb 24, 2022 |
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Session 2 |
Mar 7 – Apr 22, 2022 |
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Session 3 |
May 2 – Jun 17, 2022 |
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Session 4 |
Jun 27 – Aug 12, 2022 |
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Session 5 |
Aug 22 – Oct 7, 2022 |
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Session 6 |
Oct 17 – Dec 2, 2022 |
Payment plans are available. Call 803-641-3741.
Advanced Paralegal Certificate Course
$3,000/ $550 per topic
Completing both the Core Requirements and the Advanced Requirements of the Paralegal Certificate Program provides comprehensive training and skills that should enable graduates to work in the quickly growing paralegal profession. Those who successfully complete at least six advanced topics will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Paralegal Certificate Course
- Advanced Legal Research
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (Mediation)
- Bankruptcy Law
- Business Law
- Constitutional Law
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Procedure
- e-Discovery
- Education Law
- Estate Planning
- Family Law
- Immigration Law
- Intellectual Property
- Real Property Law
- Victim Advocacy
- Water Law
Payment plans are available. Call 803-641-3741.
Other Online Legal Studies Courses
Click on each of the following courses to learn more:
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- eDiscovery for Paralegals Certificate
- GMAT or GRE Test Preparation
- Intellectual Property Law for Engineers
- Law School Preparation
- Legal Investigation Certificate
- Legal Nurse Consultant Training
- LSAT Test Preparation
- Medical Professional Legal Consultant
- Software Essentials for the Law Office
- Victim Advocacy Certificate
Payment plans are available. Call 803-641-3741.