Legal Studies | CLS by Barbri
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Gain the in-demand legal skills necessary to perform a variety of paralegal duties. Online legal studies courses offer a broad understanding of the law and a practical application of legal principles for professionals seeking career advancement or development opportunities.
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UWF Continuing Education, in partnership with the Center for Legal Studies CLS Barbri, provides convenient online access to comprehensive legal training. Explore affordable and flexible legal training opportunities for professionals ready to advance their careers, grow professionally, increase earning potential, and gain job-ready competencies.
- Learn from experienced practicing legal professionals: Each course is led by an instructor with a minimum of 10 years of experience and is still active in the legal field.
- In-demand industry curriculum: Course content is continuously updated to remain current and on-pace with the newest trends in the legal industry.
- Continue your education when and where it best suits your schedule and lifestyle: Online or live-lecture formats available.
- CLS by BARBRI Career Center: Connects employers to qualified paralegals across all disciplines and career stages. The Career Center is open to current and former students who have completed at least 60% of the course.
Online Legal Course Information
Start dates: Jan., March, May, June, Aug., and Oct.
Course Length: 7-14 weeks.
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Founded in 1980, CLS has trained paralegal and legal support professionals through online and live legal studies courses delivered in partnership with 150+ colleges and universities. CLS by BARBRI is backed by BARBRI’s extensive legal learning data science and course methodology developed by its team of legal experts. Its 7 to 14-week courses offer students 24/7 access, allowing students to work the courses into their busy schedules. It’s the most flexible, job-ready legal education on the market.
CLS by Barbri Areas of Study
Paralegal
Paralegal Certificate Course
Our flagship introductory course is the first step toward your paralegal career or a valuable asset for paralegal professionals looking to advance their career, grow professionally, increase their earning potential and gain job-ready skills.
Tuition: $1,895 Register Now
Advanced Paralegal Certificate Course
These topics build on the Introductory Paralegal Certificate Course and advance your paralegal career. Your study and concentration on substantively specific materials will enable you to gain a strong competitive edge over other paralegals.
Tuition: $3,300 or $550 per topic Register Now
Advanced Legal Research and Writing
The Advanced Legal Research and Writing course examines advanced and specialized approaches to using the legal resources available in a law library and elsewhere.
Tuition: $995 Register Now
eDiscovery for Paralegals
The eDiscovery for Paralegals Course is an introductory course for people entering the eDiscovery field, as well as professionals wanting to broaden their knowledge of the eDiscovery process.
Tuition: $995 Register Now
Personal Injury for Paralegals
Our Personal Injury for Paralegals Course will prepare you to plan an integral roles in every case from intake and pre-litigations to trial preparation and settlement.
Tuition: $995 Register Now
Nursing and Medical
Legal Nurse Consultant Training Course
Our Legal Nurse Consultant Training Course is a certificate program that builds on your medical education and possible clinical experience.
Tuition: $1,195 Register Now
Medical Professional Legal Consultant
This exciting online program prepares medical professionals for careers in the legal field as Medical Professional Legal Consultants (MPLCs). Build on your medical education and clinical experience with advanced skills to advise law firms, insurance companies and governmental agencies regarding medical-related issues and to appear in court as expert witness.
Tuition: $1,295 Register Now
Industry Speciality
Legal Investigation Certificate Course
The Legal Investigation Certificate Course from CLS by BARBRI is designed to teach legal investigation to those interested in pursuing a new career, or those presently working in the legal field who want to assist in background investigations for legal cases.
Tuition: $995 Register Now
Legal Support Courses
Alternative Dispute Resolution Certificate Course
A certificate in dispute resolution from CLS by BARBRI provides practical training in mediation, negotiation, and arbitration techniques. Focuses on both traditional and non-traditional dispute resolution options to take the mystery out of U.S. settlement processes and address methods for reaching reasonable solutions.
Tuition: $995 Register Now
Employment Law Certificate Course
Our Employment Law Certificate Course addresses important employment law requirements in the U.S. and covers the implementation of employment policies. Learn to identify and solve critical employment-related issues facing organizations.
Tuition: $995 Register Now
Legal Secretary Certificate Course
Our intensive Legal Secretary Certificate Course is designed for both beginning and experienced legal assistants who are interested in improving their skills and working more efficiently within the law office.
Tuition: $995 Register Now
Books are not included in the tuition fee. Students are required to purchase books prior to the course start date.