Center for Advanced Legal Studies is a nationally accredited paralegal college that has specialized exclusively in paralegal education and training in Houston, Texas since 1987.
The Paralegal Certificate Program is designed to complement a students prior education and experience with the knowledge and skills required to work as a paralegal. In fact, Center for Advanced Legal Studies confers more paralegal degrees and certificates than any other college in Texas.1
Looking to earn your first college degree? The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Paralegal Studies provides a more comprehensive preparation for a paralegal career and a direct pathway to the Bachelor of Law and Business Degree.
Paralegals and legal assistants do a variety of tasks to support lawyers, including maintaining and organizing files, interviewing clients and witnesses, conducting legal research, and drafting legal documents. Paralegals and legal assistants are found in all types of organizations, but most work for law firms, corporate legal departments, or government agencies.
Required Paralegal Specialty Courses | |
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(24 Semester Credit Hours) | |
Introduction to Law and Ethics | Interviewing and Investigation |
Legal Research and Writing | Corporate and Business Law |
Civil Procedure | Computers and the Law |
Criminal Law and Procedure | Contracts |
Elective Paralegal Specialty Courses | |
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Select 2 (6 Semester Credit Hours) | |
Personal Injury | Family Law |
Intellectual Property | Real Estate |
Paralegal Certificate Program Important Dates | |
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Application Deadline: | May 9 |
Enrollment Deadline: | May 16 |
Classes Begin: | May 26 |
Graduation: | March 22, 2026 |
1U.S. Department of Education. Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, http://nces.ed.gov/ (March 24, 2025)
Center for Advanced Legal Studies
800 W Sam Houston Pkwy S, Suite 100Houston, TX 77042-1912
Call or Text: (713) 529-2778 | Toll Free: 1-800-446-6931