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Online Certificate in Paralegal Studies

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The online Professional Certificate in Paralegal Studies at Thomas Edison State College is a comprehensive, 45-week paralegal studies program led by the nation's leading paralegal educators and authors. This noncredit certificate has a strong focus on the core subjects of paralegal studies and how today's paralegal professionals must understand the impact that technology has had on the legal field and how to best use it. Thomas Edison State College is a proud affiliate member of the American Association for Paralegal Education.

This course begins on February 22, 2010.

The Professional Certificate in Paralegal Studies is offered through the New York Times Knowledge Network.

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If you were to ask Marlene Porter, a recent graduate of the Online Certificate in Paralegal Studies Program at Thomas Edison State College, to place a value on the program, she might have some difficulty.

"It’s priceless," noted the paralegal professional, "I could write volumes about how each course and the ways that they build upon each other have proved invaluable in my career. I am not sure that any graduate of this program will fully appreciate the magnitude and the exceptional quality of this program until they apply what they have learned in the real world." Through escalating responsibilities at work, Porter is now creating drafts for subcontracts, contract modifications, and legal notifications as well as reaping the rewards that come with professional recognition. "My income is twice what I started at less than six months ago," she added. Click here to register today!