Complementing its long-running Paralegal Certificate Program with the introduction of the Advanced Paralegal Seminar Series, the University of Delaware’s Division of Professional and Continuing Studies (UD PCS) launched the UD PCS Paralegal Institute. The institute is designed to serve anyone preparing for a legal career as well as those who are established in the profession or have undertaken studies in the field.

“We take great pride in our Paralegal Certificate Program, which has produced successful graduates who not only work with attorneys and in numerous other industries, but have also used their education as a vehicle to prepare for law school,” said Patricia Allen, UD PCS program coordinator. “Over the years, many of our former students have requested opportunities for further education on issues they are facing on a regular basis.”

In response to this need, the Advanced Paralegal Seminar Series has been created to provide advanced study in various areas of the law to enhance the career of anyone employed by a law firm, interested in a legal profession, or possessing legal experience and wishing to increase their knowledge in the legal field. Concentrating on targeted trending legal topics, and designed to accommodate busy professionals, these short-term courses consist of 12 hours of classroom instruction. The series commences with Intellectual Property Law, which will run from 6 to 9 p.m. on Monday evenings, March 18 – April 8, at UD’s Arsht Hall in Wilmington.

The next Paralegal Certificate Program is scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings, from Sept. 4 to July 22, at Arsht Hall. The program covers the American system of law, court systems and procedures, and legal research and writing, and introduces the major branches of law.

For further information, please visit: https://www.pcs.udel.edu/paralegal-institute/