Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Paralegal Studies

The Paralegal Studies Post-Baccalaureate Certificate program from Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad College of Law gives you the expertise to make a real difference in a law office. Direct your talents toward assisting public and private sector attorneys as they prepare for hearings and trials with the knowledge and experience to support clients who are facing challenging situations.Position yourself in the employment marketplace with a layer of legal knowledge that is in tremendous demand across the country.

An earned bachelor's degree with a GPA of at least 2.5 from a regionally accredited institution and with an appropriate major. (see program-specific admission requirements under individual programs). Lower GPA scores must be accompanied with a supplemental letter explaining why the low GPA does not reflect inadequate potential for success in the program.Sealed official transcripts from all institutions attended.Applicants whose native language is not English are required to demonstrate English proficiency. The following standardized tests satisfy the university's English requirement for nonnative English speakers. Minimum scores must be met. Official test results must be sent directly from the testing agency to Nova Southeastern University. Institution codes for sending official scores are listed respectively.An applicant can qualify for an exemption from taking an English proficiency examination if one of the following criteria is met:Successful completion of at least a bachelor's degree at a regionally accredited U.S. institution of higher education.Passing Level 5 with at least 85% at Talk International Language School.