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BE A PARALEGAL

Welcome to the unofficial website

for the Paralegal Certificate Program

at the University of Houston Downtown.


Here you'll learn more about our program,

the paralegal profession, and all the

possibilities that await our graduates.

Change your career. Change your life.

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WHAT IS A PARALEGAL?

Paralegals are professionals qualified by education, training, and experience who perform substantive legal work under the supervision of licensed attorneys.

Paralegals often work in law firms, for governmental agencies, in corporate legal departments, or with nonprofit legal services.

POWERFUL TRAINING,
POWERFUL CAREER.

Since 2006, our programs have utilized

a comprehensive, skills-based method for

training new paralegals.

Rather than focusing solely on legal theory,

our students start learning paralegal skills

from day one and graduate fully prepared

for a new career in the legal profession.


WHAT DO PARALEGALS DO?

Paralegals perform a wide range
of substantive legal work under the
supervision of licensed attorneys.

CLIENT CONTACT

Paralegals maintain client contact from the initial client interview through case resolution

LEGAL RESEARCH

Paralegals use industry-standard legal research tools to research case law, statutes, and regulations

DOCUMENT DRAFTING

Paralegals draft briefs, pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and other legal documents

ATTORNEY SUPPORT

Paralegals support attorneys in will executions, real estate closings, depositions, court hearings, trials, and more

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WHAT OUR PARALEGALS SAY

Don't just take our word for it. 

Hear what real students have to say about taking the class,

life as a paralegal, and even going to law school.

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BUILD YOUR NETWORK

Graduation is just the beginning.

Our extensive alumni network connects you with over 1,000 dedicated paralegals and attorneys, giving you access to exclusive job opportunities, networking

events, and continuing legal education courses long after graduation.

ADVANCED CERTIFICATES

If you already have a paralegal certificate, paralegal degree, or at least three years' paralegal experience, our advanced paralegal certificates can help expand your knowledge base even further

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LEGAL WRITING

Be a better paralegal by being a better writer.


This Advanced Paralegal Course in Legal Writing

is taught remotely by Jac Brennan over three

consecutive Saturdays.

FAMILY LAW

We offer two advanced certificates in family law

taught by veteran paralegal Vanetta Peterson.

Level I focuses on marriage and divorce.

Level II focuses on parentage, modifications, and enforcement.

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CONTACT US

Have questions?

Contact the instructor directly

or register for one of our regularly

scheduled info sessions below.

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