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.
At A Glance
Credits
9 CEUsAverage Completion Time
1 yearCost
Starting at: $3,300 or $660 per topicLocation
Center for Legal Studies (Partner)Program Highlights
- 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.
- California paralegals may need to complete Advanced Paralegal coursework to meet the requirements of California Business and Professional Code §6450. More information.
- 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.
Class Format
Find the right option for you
Online
Our asynchronous, online format allows busy students to learn anytime, anywhere. The easy to use, interactive platform offers 24/7 course access with video and printed tutorials available
Discussion forums and built-in email tool enables easy communication with your instructor and peers. Review the material as many times as necessary for full retention of the information.
Complete individual topics to earn digital badges, or required to six Advanced Paralegal Course topics to receive a certificate.
Online participants should expect to spend at least 8-12 hours per week reading and preparing assignments and tests for each course. Participants who successfully complete six of the topics required of the Advanced Paralegal Course will earn up to 27 CEU’s, and will receive a Certificate of Completion from the college or university with which they have registered.
CLS provided ongoing administrative and technical support for all students.
Review the Online Advanced Paralegal Course and Topic syllabi to learn more.
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.
Watch this video to hear students share their CLS experience!
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.
Tuition and Fees
Starting at:
$3,300 or $660 per topic
There are a variety of funding options available for continuing legal education courses. Please note that federal financial aid typically does not cover non-credit courses. If you are not taking a CLS by BARBRI course for college credit and are simply training for a new career, please consider the funding options listed under Non-Credit below.
Funding for non-credit courses
Monthly Payments with Affirm
Affirm is a financing option available to U.S. residents and territories, excluding Iowa and West Virginia. Using this payment method allows you to make easy monthly payments, and your first payment isn’t due until 30 days from the date of purchase. Just select Affirm as your payment method on the checkout page and follow the instructions given. You must have a minimum balance of $995. You may use this service for tuition and books. For more information, please reach out to us or visit our Affirm page.
PayPal “Pay in 4” & PayPal Credit
Continuing education loans
Loans may be available for continuing legal education students who are not enrolled in a full-time course of study. When you contact lending institutions, please be sure to mention our certificate course and the school in which you are enrolling.
Sallie Mae Career Training Smart Option Student Loan®
The Sallie Mae Career Training Smart Option Student Loan* has been designed specifically to help you finance your education or training, and offers hundreds of dollars in savings over other financing options. It may be used for distance learning or other continuing education programs to cover the total cost of education and related expenses, and loan applications can often be completed within minutes.
*Only select partner schools are able to utilize Sallie Mae funding. Please call CLS by BARBRI at 1-800-522-7737 to speak with a representative to determine the best match for you and obtain contact information.
Military funding
To complete an SF-182 for approved training through ArmyIgnited, Army Cool, Navy Cool, or other potential options, please contact CLS.**
If you are eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill or MyCAA Educational Funding,** you may be able to use your benefits toward distance learning or other continuing education programs to cover the total cost of education and related expenses.
**Since not all partner schools accept Military funding for our courses, we ask that interested students call 1-800-522-7737 to speak with a CLS representative to be matched with a participating partner school.
Funding for credit courses
Pell Grants, Stafford Loans and other available payment options
Federal financial aid (FAFSA), including Pell Grants or Stafford loans, may be available to degree-seeking students who take a CLS by BARBRI course for college credit through Adams State University.
Students wishing to receive college credit and use FAFSA funds will need to contact the school directly to apply for admission as a degree-seeking student, plus submit an application and application fee. Please call Adams State University at 1-800-548-6679 for more information.
Instruction Provider
Formerly known as The Center for Legal Studies, CLS by BARBRI is the leading continuing legal education company in the country. Since 1980, CLS has enabled thousands of students to achieve their career advancing goals while continuing with their everyday lives.
CLS seeks to bring the power of legal knowledge to everyone by providing the most affordable, flexible and effective education possible. We deliver our curriculum to our students in online, live lecture, and text-only formats in partnership with over 150 accredited colleges and universities nationwide. The curriculum is continuously updated to remain current and on pace with the newest trends in the legal industry, and taught by experienced legal professionals.Formerly known as The Center for Legal Studies, CLS by BARBRI is the leading continuing legal education company in the country. Since 1980, CLS has enabled thousands of students to achieve their career advancing goals while continuing with their everyday lives.
CLS seeks to bring the power of legal knowledge to everyone by providing the most affordable, flexible and effective education possible. We deliver our curriculum to our students in online, live lecture, and text-only formats in partnership with over 150 accredited colleges and universities nationwide. The curriculum is continuously updated to remain current and on pace with the newest trends in the legal industry, and taught by experienced legal professionals.
