EARN YOUR PARALEGAL CERTIFICATE IN AS LITTLE AS SIX MONTHS!
Start or advance your career with FDU's Paralegal certificate program.
LAUNCH A REWARDING CAREER IN LAW
Build a career at the forefront of the legal industry with the American Bar Association-accredited Paralegal program from FDU. The program explores critical professional competencies in demand by employers, preparing you for the real day-to-day tasks of the field. In as little as 6 months of full-time study, or 12 months of part-time, you will gain the legal knowledge and administrative skills to find success across diverse legal settings - law firms, corporate legal departments, banks, insurance companies, brokerage firms and more.
15%
Job Growth
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of paralegals and legal assistants is projected to grow 15 percent from 2014 to 2026.
$53,910
Higher Earning Potential
The national median annual wage for paralegals, as of May 2017.
Why FDU?
FDU is ranked among the best universities in the North region by U.S. News & World Report, and included on Forbes’ list of America’s Top Colleges.
ACADEMIC QUALITY
Learn the practical aspects of law in our curriculum, which is vetted by leading, experienced professionals, and taught by practicing attorneys.
CREATED FOR ADULTS
Accelerated and convenient formats allow you to balance your education, time and money so you can get your certificate in as little as six months.
INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS
Our proximity to New York, provides students access to leading institutions and industry practitioners, helping you build your professional network.
