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Course Description

Gain the knowledge and skills to succeed in the legal field.

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Textbooks

Tuition does not include the cost of textbooks.

Course Outline

The certificate program is divided into seven required courses for a total of over 125 contact hours:

  • Introduction to Law
  • Tort and Personal Injury Law
  • Legal Research and Writing
  • Civil Litigation
  • Legal Technology
  • Contract Law
  • Survey of Law

Learner Outcomes


You will receive a certificate of completion. SMU CAPE partners with Credly to provide you with a digital version of your certificate that you can use to showcase what you’ve accomplished. This digital badge will contain information describing your credential and will allow you to easily share your achievement to LinkedIn and other platforms.

Prerequisites


Entrance Requirements

Admission into the program requires a four-year undergraduate degree, ensuring that graduates are both qualified for employment and prepared for the level of training offered at SMU. Exceptions may be made based on experience.

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Next Steps

  • Talk one-on-one with an advisor to answer your specific questions.
  • Call 214-768-5581 or email smupro@smu.edu
  • Complete and submit the application online.
  • SMU will confirm your acceptance and facilitate your payment.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Application

Name
Paralegal Studies Certificate Program
Instructions

To Submit Your Application:

  • Please click "Apply Now" to begin your application.
  • You will be required to log in or create an account if you do not already have one.
  • If you need any further assistance, contact SMU CAPE at 214-768-2273.
Enroll Now - Select a Section
Section Title
Paralegal Studies Certificate Program - June 2025
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Discussion
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6:00PM to 9:00PM
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Jun 03, 2025
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Discussion
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Th
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6:00PM to 9:00PM
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Jun 05, 2025
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Discussion
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T
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6:00PM to 9:00PM
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Jun 10, 2025 to Jul 15, 2025
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Discussion
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6:00PM to 9:00PM
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Jun 12, 2025 to Jul 17, 2025
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Discussion
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T
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
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Jul 01, 2025
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Discussion
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T
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
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Jul 29, 2025 to Sep 09, 2025
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Discussion
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Th
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6:00PM to 9:00PM
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Jul 31, 2025 to Sep 11, 2025
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Discussion
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T, Th
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6:00PM to 9:00PM
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Sep 23, 2025 to Oct 02, 2025
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Discussion
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T
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
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Oct 14, 2025 to Nov 18, 2025
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Discussion
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Th
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Oct 16, 2025 to Nov 20, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
132.0
Location
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Standard Registration Rate non-credit $5,745.00 Click here to get more information
Reading List / Textbook
  • Personal Injury and the Law of Torts for Paralegals (any edition) 
    ISBN: 978-1-4548-3878-4 

  • The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation (20th edition) 
    ISBN: 978-0-692-40019-7 

  • The Greenbook: Texas Rules of Forms (14th edition, 2010) 
    ISBN: 978-1878-674-104 

  • Basic Contract Law for Paralegals (any edition) 
    ISBN: 978-1-4548-5555-2 

Section Title
Paralegal Studies Certificate Program - August 2025
Type
Discussion
Days
Sa
Time
9:00AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Aug 16, 2025
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Discussion
Days
Sa
Time
1:00PM to 4:00PM
Dates
Aug 16, 2025
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Discussion
Days
Sa
Time
1:00PM to 4:00PM
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Aug 23, 2025 to Sep 27, 2025
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Discussion
Days
Sa
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9:00AM to 12:00PM
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Aug 23, 2025 to Oct 04, 2025
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Discussion
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Sa
Time
1:00PM to 4:00PM
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Oct 04, 2025
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Discussion
Days
Sa
Time
9:00AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Oct 18, 2025 to Dec 06, 2025
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Discussion
Days
Sa
Time
1:00PM to 4:00PM
Dates
Oct 18, 2025 to Dec 06, 2025
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Discussion
Days
Sa
Time
9:00AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Jan 03, 2026 to Jan 10, 2026
Type
Discussion
Days
Sa
Time
1:00PM to 4:00PM
Dates
Jan 03, 2026 to Jan 10, 2026
Type
Discussion
Days
Sa
Time
9:00AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Jan 24, 2026 to Mar 07, 2026
Type
Discussion
Days
Sa
Time
1:00PM to 4:00PM
Dates
Jan 24, 2026 to Mar 07, 2026
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
132.0
Location
Delivery Options
Reading List / Textbook
  • Personal Injury and the Law of Torts for Paralegals (any edition) 
    ISBN: 978-1-4548-3878-4 

  • The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation (20th edition) 
    ISBN: 978-0-692-40019-7 

  • The Greenbook: Texas Rules of Forms (14th edition, 2010) 
    ISBN: 978-1878-674-104 

  • Basic Contract Law for Paralegals (any edition) 
    ISBN: 978-1-4548-5555-2 

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