Graduate Certificate in Paralegal Studies

Paralegals are essential to the legal field, providing valuable assistance in research, documentation, case preparation, and more to attorneys in various settings. If you are interested in exploring the legal field without the commitment of law school, a paralegal certificate from Loyola University Chicago can prepare you for meaningful work in this exciting sector.After earning your certificate in paralegal studies, you will be prepared for paralegal careers in a variety of contexts including: corporate, law firm, nonprofit, and government.Specific practice areas include: Immigration paralegal, Real estate paralegal, Government paralegal, Intellectual property paralegalLabor and employment paralegal, eDiscovery paralegal, Bankruptcy paralegal

Application requirements for the Paralegal Studies Certificate include:Official Transcripts2.5 Minimum GPAInterview for AdmissionStatement of PurposeApplicants must submit official transcripts for all undergraduate and any graduate work. To be eligible for admission, your transcript must show an earned bachelor's degree or a bachelor's degree in progress. Certified copies of transcripts are acceptable; faxed copies of transcripts are not considered official. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request transcripts; we have them on record. Copies of transcripts or transcripts not received in a sealed envelope from the university are considered unofficial. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request transcripts. We strongly encourage electronic submission of documents. Official transcripts should show a GPA of 3.0 or higher. In exceptional cases, applicants whose undergraduate GPA is below 3.0 may be admitted.IELTS - 6.0TOEFL (IBT) - 79