paralegal

Paralegal Certificate Course

Non-Credit Online

Our Paralegal Certificate Course© teaches students the in-demand skills necessary to perform a variety of paralegal tasks. This continuing legal education course is a valuable asset for paralegal professionals looking to advance their career, grow professionally, increase their earning potential, and gain job-ready skills.

Paralegal Course Registration

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Location: Online
Entry: New Session Every 8 Weeks
Length: 14 Weeks
Degree: Non-Credit Certificate

The Path to Becoming a Skilled Paralegal

IHCC works cooperatively with the Center for Legal Studies and offers a variety of paralegal and legal online courses. Begin a rewarding career as a paralegal professional with our cornerstone online course. The online format can be completed in two, 7-week instructor-led sessions. The easy-to-use, interactive platform offers 24/7 online course access with video and printed tutorials available.

Survey: Ninety-five percent of students found Center for Legal Studies to be more flexible than other paralegal programs according to a 2022 survey.

“If you want to get an education that will lead to a successful career, I recommend Indian Hills. The instructors believe in the mission of changing students’ lives and teaching what you need to know to grow in your future career.”

Frequently Asked Questions

The easiest way to register and pay for a class is by searching or browsing in our online catalog.

After selecting your class, you may pay with either Visa or Mastercard. You can also pay in person at our office during normal business hours: Ottumwa Campus, Advanced Technology Center, Monday-Thursday, 7:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Unless other arrangements have been made for a 3rd party to cover your tuition, you need to pay at the time of registration.

Yes, please have your company contact us at [email protected] or (641) 683-5249 to make arrangements to pay for your class.

Please note: You will not be considered officially registered for the class until we have received confirmation from your company that they will cover your tuition cost.

To qualify for a refund, you must cancel your registration at least 3 business days prior to the class start date.

  • If you have not prepaid for the class, charges will be assessed to your account if you do not cancel within the required timeframe, or if you do not show up for the class.
  • In extreme circumstances, we might make an exception to our policy. To cancel a registration because of extreme circumstances, call us at (641) 683-5249.
  • A few of our class offerings do have special refund policies. If your course has a different refund policy than the one listed above, this information will be conveyed to you at the time of registration.
  • If a class is cancelled by Indian Hills, you will have the option of receiving a full refund or having your registration moved to the next available class date.

If Indian Hills announces that classes are canceled, this will include all continuing education courses. When Indian Hills' makes this announcement college wide, the message is posted on our homepage at www.indianhills.edu.

  • If your class is scheduled Monday-Thursday, please check the IHCC homepage for weather related announcements.
  • If your class is scheduled Friday-Sunday, you will receive an email letting you know if your class has been canceled.

Please check both our website and your email before heading to class.

Some Continuing Education classes qualify for GAP Funding.

    For more information, contact our GAP office at 641.683.5131

 

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Cathy Stahl

Cathy Stahl
Coordinator

(641) 683-5281
[email protected]