Auburn University Paralegal Degree Program

Auburn University has been educating students since its founding in 1856.

The school uses various means of reaching students to help them get the education and training that they need to start or advance their careers.

One way that the school reaches out to students that is beyond the traditional on-campus programs is through its Division of University Outreach.

The Division of University Outreach at Auburn University says that it has been partnering with schools, businesses, and government for more than a century.

It helps to improve greater access and accessibility to the educational resources at Auburn University.

One of the programs that students can enroll in through the Division of University Outreach Department is the Paralegal Certificate Course.

About Auburn University

Location and Flexibility

Auburn University offers its Paralegal Certificate Course through the Center for Legal Studies.

It is a CLS by the Barbri company.

The Department of Legal Studies says that no matter where you are in the world, you can enroll in their programs to earn a professional certificate.

Program Structure and Curriculum

• Program Type: Paralegal Certificate Course
• Total Credits: This is a non-credit certificate program.

Course Breakdown

Auburn University does not give a course breakdown for its Paralegal Certificate Course.

The curriculum is divided into sessions.

• Sessions 1 and 2 are Legal Terminology, Documents, Ethics, and the Litigation Process. The topics covered in these sessions include the history of American jurisprudence, the theory of law, the legal process, and the nature of litigation.
• Sessions 3 and 4 are Introduction to the Evidentiary Predicate. The session topics include the rules of evidence and civil procedure, basic interviewing and investigation techniques, and the development and use of demonstrative evidence.
• Sessions 5 and 6 are Identifying Relevant Authority. Two of the topics include how to identify relevant law and how to apply authority to hypothetical situations.
• Sessions 7 and 8 are Introduction to Legal Research. Two topics covered in these sessions include research techniques and primary and secondary source materials.
• Sessions 9 and 10 are titled Legal Research Practice. Students learn to apply legal research skills.
• Sessions 11 and 12 are titled Legal Writing and the Appellate Procedure. It covers the preparation and critique of legal memoranda and principles of the appellate procedure.

Delivery Modes and Scheduling

The school offers the Paralegal Certificate Course six times a year, every eight weeks.

The program is offered by Zoom, in online, classroom, and online flex formats.

Pros and Cons of the Paralegal Program

How to Apply/Next Steps

1. Plan your schedule. Decide which of the six sessions you will enroll in to take the paralegal course.
2. Register for the program. Check the box for the format you want to use to complete the program.
3. Check payment options. The school offers payments through Affirm and suggests other options, including paying through PayPal.

Contact Information

If you would like more information about the Paralegal Certificate Course offered by Auburn University, contact the Center for Legal Studies (CLS) at 800-522-7737.

You may also call the Auburn University Office of Professional and Continuing Education Department at 334-844-5100.

You may visit the website at https://www.legalstudies.com/product/auburn-university-paralegal-certificate-course/.

About Chelsea Wilson Chelsea Wilson is the Community Relations Manager for Washington University School of Law’s distance learning LLM degree program, which provides foreign trained attorneys with the opportunity to earn a Master of Laws degree from a top-tier American university from anywhere in the world.