Programs

The Online Certificate Program in Paralegal Studies offers a unique mix of legal theory and practical skills applications. Two features of specific interest in the program are:

• The Computer Applications for the Legal Profession course, which provides students with experience using general software applications and specialized legal software packages and
• The Paralegal Practicum, which can provide students with real world experience in research, drafting, ethics, and client interaction.

Online Paralegal Studies Required Courses:

• 41.103 Introduction to Paralegal Studies
• 41.370 Real Estate Law
• 41.387 Legal Research Methods
• 41.390 Litigation

Online Paralegal Studies Electives - (choose 2):

• 41.363 Corporate and Property Law
• 41.366 International Law
• 41.367 Environmental Law
• 41.376 Family Law
• 41.381 Women and the Law
• 41.383 Alternative Dispute Resolution 
• 41.392 Wills, Trusts, and Estates
• 41.497 The Paralegal Practicum/Internship

Program Highlights:

• Outstanding faculty
• Flexibility and Convenience
• Two features of specific interest in Computer Applications and Paralegal Practicum

Learn more about this program;
To receive more information and connect with the program manager, please click on inquire now to the right.

Sample a Course

Click here for more information on the Certificate Program in Paralegal Studies Program.

New students register for courses using UMass Lowell’s New Student Registration Form. Follow the instructions for registering included on the form. Existing students register for their courses online by logging into the secure Intercampus Student Information System (ISIS).

Please see Fee Schedule below.

*applicable when checks returned unpaid

**Courses can vary from one to six credits; this total represents a standard 3 credit course

For additional registration information, visit UMass Lowell’s Continuing Studies Website at http://continuinged.uml.edu/general/registration.htm. Registration is administered through UMass Lowell’s Registrar’s Office. If you have questions regarding registration, please contact the Registrar’s Office at 978-934-2550.

Did you know?

University of Massachusetts has earned several awards for its distance learning programs, faculty and technology including:

• University of Massachusetts Ranked Among Top 28 Best Value in Online Education for Human Services & Psychology Professionals, 2009 by Get Educated
  
• Ranked Top 10 Online Degrees Colleges- September 2009 (Online Degree Reviews.com)
  
• UMassOnline Awarded Public Sector of the Year by Mass Technology Leadership Council , 2008
  
• Most Outstanding Online Teaching and Learning Program, UMass Lowell’s Online Graduate Behavioral Intervention in Autism Program, Sloan Consortium Excellence Awards, 2008
  
• ‘Excellence in Online Teaching’ Award, Dr. Jeannette E. Riley, Sloan Consortium Excellence Awards, 2008
  
• 21st Century Best Practices Award, United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA)
  
• Program of Excellence, University Continuing Education Association (UCEA)-Journalism Certificate
  
• Excellence in Faculty Development, Sloan-C Excellence Awards
  
• Excellence in Online Programming, Sloan-C Excellence Awards
  
• Excellence in Online Teaching, Sloan-C Excellence Awards
  
• UMass Amherst Isenberg MBA, Top 10 national rankings, #4 Best Professors (2005, 2006, 2007 Princeton Review: Best Business Schools rankings)
  
• 4th in Primary Care Education, U.S. World Reports
  
• Ranked 45th Best University System in the World - London Times
  
• Excellence in Distance Teaching Education - United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) 

To be considered for acceptance into a certificate or degree program, students must hold a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) Certificate. Continuing Studies and Corporate Education operates on a rolling admissions basis and each application is reviewed when the student's file is complete. Students must be admitted to a degree or certificate program in order to be eligible for most financial aid.

Admission is competitive - Apply early!

1. Read application form instructions carefully. Click here for the application. 

2. Official transcripts of all college, university, or post-secondary schools attended and course descriptions;

3. Official high school transcripts or its equivalent (GED certificate), from applicants with no previous college/university experience.

4. Once you have completed the application, send it to the address below.

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University of Massachusetts Lowell
Attn: Kathleen Shannon
Admissions/CSCE
Dugan Hall, Room 110
883 Broadway Street
Lowell MA 01854-5104
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5. Academic Counselors and Program Coordinators are available to answer questions regarding programs and the matriculation process. Appointments may be made by calling (978) 934-2474.

6. The application is in a PDF file. Click here for the application. You will need an Acrobat Reader application by Adobe to view and print the application. If you don't have the Acrobat Reader application, you can download the installation from their website for free.

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Availability of financial aid varies depending on matriculation and course status. Please check with UMass Lowell's Financial Aid Office to determine eligibility.

Contact:

For more information or if you have additional questions, please contact the Financial Aid Office at (978) 934-4220 or email financialaidquestions@uml.edu.