Paralegal Certificate PART 1: Paralegal Essentials


Course number : CED1162   

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Offered in partnership with Green River College Continuing Education.

Part 1 of 3 in the Paralegal Certificate
Criminal and civil trials don’t just happen - they require careful planning, case management and analytical thinking on the part of the entire legal team. Gain a broad overview of the Paralegal profession, so you can assist your team to a positive outcome in civil or criminal litigation. Topics: responsibilities of the Paralegal profession; ethics; legal terminology; court structures; introduction to legal writing; fee structure and timekeeping; introduction to civil litigation practices and documents; interviewing witnesses; and the discovery process.

To earn the Paralegal Certificate, you must meet the following requirements:
  • Attend 90% of the Paralegal Certificate Program (at least 81 course hours)
  • Regularly participate in class
  • Complete all assignments by the deadline given
  • Receive a minimum score of 75 percent on all assignments, quizzes and tests
Prerequisite: High School Diploma or equivalent

Recommended Textbook: The textbook for this course is available on Amazon in both new and used formats. If purchased new, plan on spending approximately $160 plus tax and shipping.
Paralegal Today: The Legal Team at Work, by Roger LeRoy Miller and Mary Meinzinger | ISBN-13: 9780357454060

Part 2 will be offered early spring. Part 3 will be offered mid-Spring.

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Class Details

9 Session(s)
Days of the Week :Multiple Days of the Week :
  Weekly - Tue, Thu.  
  Weekly - Sat.  

Location : ONLINE - Live Location : 
  ONLINE - Live.

Instructor : Brenda Cothary 

 

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Zoom link will be sent by email to registered participants 1-3 days beforehand. Offered in partnership with Green River College Continuing and Community Education.

Class Fee:  $649.00

Schedule Information

Skip dates: (No class on 09/24/2026)

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
9/1/2026 - 9/29/2026 Weekly - Tue, Thu 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM Online, ONLINE - Live  Map Brenda Cothary 
9/19/2026 - 9/19/2026 Weekly - Sat 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM Online, ONLINE - Live  Map Brenda Cothary 

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