The paralegal certificate program is a 19-credit program that includes coursework in public law political science and business law, as well as a law writing internship project. The program is ideal for those who will be entering law school or for those who wish to work in a law office as a legal assistant. Enrollment in an undergraduate degree program at UW-Whitewater is not a requirement. Those interested who do not have a degree need only to complete the requried 19 credits to receive the certificate. Those who already have an undergraduate degree, either from UW-Whitewater or elsewhere, can take the additional coursework necessary to fulfill the certificate requirements.
Current students can add the certificate coursework to their undergraduate degree program.
The new legal studies minor is similar to the paralegal certificate program but requires more expertise and the completion of 25 credits. The majority of students who complete the legal studies minor will also meet the requirements for receiving the paralegal certificate. They could also be useful for students in other majors like business or political science.