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Certificate Program
The Rice University Paralegal Certificate program, designed with input from attorneys and paralegals, distinguishes itself by its focus on real world skills needed by working paralegals. It is designed to provide the education you need to begin a paralegal career or advance an existing career in the legal field. Rice’s program teaches the knowledge and skills used daily by paralegals, including legal processes, court structure, interviewing, investigation, document preparation, file maintenance, correspondence as well as research, writing and analysis. Because Rice’s program requires its participants to have a bachelor’s degree, it does not include general education courses often included in other programs.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the paralegal profession is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations through 2016. The certificate program offers the highest quality of paralegal education at an affordable cost. Learn more about the profession at our paralegal information page.
Based on the positive reception Houston’s legal community has given the Rice Paralegal Certificate Program, we believe graduates of the program will find themselves well prepared to meet the demands of a paralegal career.
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The Rice program is taught by practicing attorneys and professional paralegals. You also will have access to resources including customized texts, hands-on workbooks, and online study tools that include practice exercise questions, lecture notes, quizzes and mock exams. Students will have individual passwords to Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw, and at least two classes will be held at the Harris County Law Library. In addition to time in the classroom, students will spend ten hours per week doing assignments and using online study tools. Please feel free to test drive our online materials and experience the support that the Rice program provides.
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The fall session begins August 18, 2008, and applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. The history of this program suggests the class will fill quickly, therefore early registration is encouraged. Please look through the materials available online, attend one of the information sessions that will be offered, and feel free to contact us with any questions that you may have.
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(March 8, 2005)