Program Overview

Legal Paraprofessional (Certificate)

Overview

The Legal Paraprofessional Graduate Certificate program provides the education you need to practice law under Arizona's new Legal Paraprofessional (LP) license. This limited-scope license allows people with specific education and experience to provide legal services in certain practice areas. Similar to nurse practitioners in the medical field, legal paraprofessionals help meet the enormous unmet demand for legal services. The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law offers the educational pathway you need to qualify for the state's Legal Paraprofessional licensing examination. Upon licensing, you will be able to represent clients in court and provide legal advice and assistance in approved practice areas.

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson
• Chandler
• Online - Arizona Online

Areas of Interest

• Law, Policy & Social Justice

Minimum Credit Units

• 21 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Department / Academic Unit

• James E. Rogers College of Law

Degree

• Graduate Certificate

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

Minimum graduate admissions requirements* for Certificates:

1. An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
2. Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
3. Minimum GPA of 2.75 based on a 4.0 scale for Certificate applicants.

*Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.