Start a Career in Legal Services Without Spending Years in School

Train online on your schedule while building practical skills through a university-backed program designed for real-world environments.

4–6 Months | Flexible Payments | Externship Opportunities

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Program Snapshot

Paralegal Professional

4-6 Months
Online, Self-Paced
Certification Prep

Tuition

$1,188

Starting at

$99.00/mo

for 12 months

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What You'll Learn

  • Legal research and writing
  • Client interviews and investigations
  • Civil litigation and court procedures
  • Legal ethics and professional responsibility
  • Explore key areas like contracts, torts, property, family law, and criminal law
  • Understand legal ethics, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, and professional responsibility
  • Learn court systems, legal procedures, pleadings, discovery, and evidence basics
  • Build practical workplace skills for law office and paralegal support roles

Program Overview

The Paralegal Professional Certification Program prepares students to support attorneys and legal teams across a range of legal settings. Students learn legal research, writing, client interviews, investigations, civil litigation, contracts, torts, family law, criminal law, and legal ethics while preparing for the NALA Certified Paralegal exam. The program also includes an externship opportunity for real-world legal workplace experience.

Hands on Training and Jobs Outlook

Build real-world skills through hands-on training while preparing for a growing legal services field with strong job demand.

Hands-On Training

Externship opportunity with a participating legal organization
Practice paralegal workplace skills in a real-world setting
Resume and placement support to help prepare for legal support roles

Job Outlook

Stable employment outlook for paralegals and legal assistants
About 39,300 openings each year across the U.S.
Ongoing need in law firms, legal services, and support roles

Payment Options

6-Month Plan

Balanced payment.

  • Predictable monthly cost
  • Faster Payoff
  • No credit check necessary
  • Ideal for most students

$198/mo

For 6 months

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Pay in Full

Best Overall Value.

  • Up to 50% off from original tuition
  • Lowest overall cost
  • Bonus: choose between laptop or NWCA certification
70% Off

$3,999

$1,188

Full payment

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12-Month Plan

Lowest monthly payment.

  • Budget friendly payments
  • Most flexible payment term
  • No credit check necessary

$99/mo

For 12 months

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Regionally Accredited Public University

Career Training Backed by a Regionally Accredited University.

UpTrain programs are delivered in partnership with Louisiana State University Shreveport, a regionally accredited public university in the United States.

This partnership ensures that every program is built with academic oversight and designed to prepare students for real career opportunities.

  • Programs developed with academic oversight
  • Career training aligned with employer needs
  • Access to university resources and support

Start a New Career in Months - Not Years

Traditional college paths take years before entering the workforce. UpTrain programs focus on the skills employers need right now.

  • 4+ years to graduate
  • $20,000+ tuition
  • General education courses
  • Delayed workforce entry
  • 4-6 months programs
  • Starts as low as $99
  • Career-focused training
  • Job-ready certifications

Why Students Choose UpTrain

A smarter path to a new career. Career training built for speed, credibility and real workforce experience.

Fast Career Path

Complete career-focused training in as little as 4 to 6 months and begin pursuing new opportunities faster.

University-Backed Programs

Programs delivered in partnership with LSUS, providing academic credibility and recognized educational standards.

Hands-On Training & Externship

All programs include externship opportunities or practical training experiences, allowing students to apply what they have learned in real workplace environments.

This hands-on experience helps students build confidence and practical skills before entering the workforce.

Real-World Skills

Curriculum focuses on industry skills and certification preparation, helping students develop capabilities employers are actively looking for.

Flexible Tuition Options

Programs delivered in partnership with LSUS, providing academic credibility and recognized educational standards.

Built for Working Adults

Online learning designed to fit around jobs, family, and other commitments.

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