Prepare for a career in this expanding field by earning a certificate in the Legal Assistant program. This certificate program develops participants' skills and expertise in the legal research assistant field.
Participants also develop a basic understanding of legal concepts that affect the community.
Faculty are experienced attorneys. Completion of at least 60 semester credit hours, or their equivalent, of general education courses from an accredited college or university is required for admission to the program. If you already have earned an undergraduate degree or have taken courses at the University of Delaware or other post-secondary educational institution, you may use those credits to fulfill this requirement. Participants who wish to earn the program certificate must successfully complete all program requirements, complete the Certificate Application Form, and pay the certificate fee. The Certificate Application Form should be submitted prior to completing the third course.