Paralegal Studies Certificate

• Our courses are among the most affordable in the industry, and payment options are available.
• Continue your education when and where it works best for your schedule and lifestyle.
• Learn from practicing legal professionals who update coursework to remain on pace with the current industry.
• Current and former students who have completed at least 60% of the course will gain exclusive access to the Center for Legal Studies Career Center, connecting employers to qualified paralegals across all disciplines and career stages.
• California paralegals may need to complete Advanced Paralegal coursework to meet the requirements of California Business and Professional Code §6450. Please click here for more information.
• New Mexico paralegals need to fulfill additional educational requirements to meet the requirements of Rule 20-115 NMRA. Please click here for more information.

95% of students found CLS to be more flexible than other paralegal programs according to a 2022 survey.

The Paralegal Certificate Course© will provide you with comprehensive knowledge of the American judicial system. It will also teach you practical skills, including how to assist trial attorneys, interview witnesses, investigate complex fact patterns, research the law and assist in preparing cases for courtroom litigation.

Watch this video to hear students share their CLS experience!

Starting at:

$2,095

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.