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Athena Jones '24
Earn Your Paralegal Certificate Online Through ODUGlobal.
Launch Your Legal Career in 4 Months.
If you’re ready to break into law or level up your legal skills, Old Dominion’s accelerated Paralegal Certificate is designed for you. Taught by practicing attorneys and judges, this program equips you with the real-world legal training employers look for — so you can hit the ground running in just four months.
Two Ways To Learn. One Credential That Stands Out.
Job-Ready Skills:
Master legal research, document prep, case management and more.
Flexible Options:
Choose between structured Zoom sessions or self-paced online delivery.
Credit Toward Your Degree:
Earn up to 8 undergraduate elective credits at ODU.
Fill out the form to learn more about ODU’s paralegal certificate program.
Take your credential to the next level with advanced training in high-demand legal fields:
Enhance Your Expertise with Paralegal Specialty Certificates.
Request information to learn more about the continuing education paralegal programs through ODUGlobal!
Choose the delivery format that fits your lifestyle and learning style:
Zoom Option
Live instruction 2 evenings a week for 4 months
Structured, interactive learning with faculty and peers
Fall 2025 Term: August 12 – November 13, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6–8:30 p.m.
Self-Paced Option
Complete at your own pace within 6 months
Start dates available monthly
Ideal for busy professionals or those with legal experience
Bankruptcy Law
Elder Law
Health Care Law
Immigration Law
Intellectual Property
And more