College of Arts and Sciences
School of Multidisciplinary Social Sciences and Humanities
www.kent.edu/multidisciplinary-studies

Examples of Possible Careers*

Contact Information

• Program Coordinator: Amanda Paar-Conroy | apaar@kent.edu | 330-672-4148
• Speak with an Advisor

Fully Offered

• Delivery:
  • In person
• Location:
  • Kent Campus

_*Note

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Description

The Paralegal Studies undergraduate certificate is applicable to those students who wish to continue their education and enhance and update their skills to pursue a career in the legal field.

The program prepares students for the Certified Paralegal exam from the National Association of Legal Assistants. Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public except as permitted by law.

For more information about the certificate, visit the Paralegal Studies office located in 113 Bowman Hall (Kent Campus); 330-672-4148; www.kent.edu/paralegal.

Accreditation

The Paralegal Studies certificate is approved by the American Bar Association (ABA).

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 2.000 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000 point scale
• Official transcript(s)

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.

Program Requirements

Certificate Requirements

Graduation Requirements