Online Program
Paralegal Studies Certificate
Program Overview
Earn an online Paralegal Studies Certificate from the University of Tennessee Center for Professional Education & Lifelong Learning that prepares you to effectively navigate the legal system and help lawyers and clients argue their cases.
The job market for paralegals and legal assistants is expected to grow 14% by 2030.*
*Source: Burning Glass
Four starts per year
100% online
Finish in 14 weeks
Fully asynchronous coursework with optional live sessions
No prior professional or academic legal experience required
Program Details
With the help of instructors with decades of legal experience, you will conceptualize a case from start to finish, gain a deep understanding of legal research and writing, and learn the ins and outs of law office administration.
Our online Paralegal Studies Certificate program curriculum can be completed asynchronously on a part-time schedule (14 weeks) with optional, live virtual sessions to get your questions answered.
Start your journey toward a necessary and rewarding career, and learn more about the UT online Paralegal Studies Certificate today.
Student Testimonial
This course gave me a deeper understanding and appreciation of the huge role a paralegal plays in the success of every lawyer he or she serves.
Henrietta Brazal, 2023 Program Graduate
Meet Your Instructors
Amanda DeVincenzo
Amanda DeVincenzo has over 25 years of professional experience that spans across law, business, public policy, journalism, human services, academia, and volunteerism.
She spent 15 years working as a senior paralegal and legal analyst in family, civil, criminal, immigration, contract, and bankruptcy law. She now runs her paralegal coaching and consulting business, where she empowers the next generation of paralegal entrepreneurs to build the business and life of their dreams.
Amanda earned a Bachelor of Arts in sociology at the University of Oregon and a Master of Arts in public policy and administration at Northwestern University.
Lora Hortert
After an early career working in accounting and a seven-year hiatus in the workforce to raise children, Lora Hortert returned to college and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in pre-law from Middle Tennessee State University in 2008. Over the next 13 years, she worked as an in-house paralegal in family law, personal injury, estate planning and administration, business law, and general civil litigation, gaining extensive experience and insights into the complexities of legal practice.
In January 2022, Lora founded Tennessee Paralegals, LLC, a virtual paralegal service company that provides paralegal services to solo practitioners and small law firms. What started as a collaboration between one paralegal and three attorneys, quickly expanded to 12 attorneys by the end of the first year. Today, the company partners with 38 attorneys in four different states, achieving a remarkable 285% increase in revenue over the first year, with no signs of slowing down.
Register Today
Our Paralegal Studies Certificate program combines quality, affordability, and flexibility to give working professionals the opportunity to earn a comprehensive education in just 14 weeks. The next session begins January 6, 2025.
