Paralegal Certificate Program
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2026-03-01 | - |
| 2027-03-01 | - |
Program Overview
UNC-Chapel Hill Paralegal Certificate Program
The UNC-Chapel Hill Paralegal Certificate Program is designed to provide comprehensive legal-specific skills, positioning participants competitively in the fast-growing paralegal job market. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 37,300 openings for paralegals and legal assistants are projected each year, on average, over the decade.
Program Overview
The program focuses on in-depth legal training, including:
- investigating fact patterns
- conducting law-related research
- preparing cases for courtroom litigation Designed for individuals looking to change careers or advance a legal career, the education received in this paralegal certificate program can be applied in law offices or related fields such as real estate, social services, and governmental agencies.
Program Recognition
The North Carolina State Bar has designated UNC-Chapel Hill as a qualified paralegal studies program. UNC-Chapel Hill is a member of the American Association for Paralegal Education (AAfPE). Upon completion of the program, participants are eligible to take the North Carolina State Bar Paralegal Certification Exam.
Program Excellence
The UNC Paralegal Program is consistently among the highest-ranked programs in the North Carolina State Bar’s report of Certification Exam passage rates.
Testimonial
The program has received positive feedback from graduates, who appreciate the comprehensive education and real-life examples shared by instructors, making the classes engaging and dynamic.
Program Details
- The program provides a comprehensive education in legal-specific skills.
- Participants are eligible to take the North Carolina State Bar Paralegal Certification Exam upon completion.
- The program is designed for individuals looking to change careers or advance a legal career.
- The education received can be applied in law offices or related fields.
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