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Florida International University’s Paralegal Certificate Program provides you the knowledge, convenience and flexibility to become a paralegal and pursue a career or job advancement in the paralegal field. Offered completely online, our FIU quality curriculum will empower you to execute paralegal duties and develop the expertise to put them into practice, including:

  • How to conduct legal research and prepare documentation for trials
  • Litigation procedures and basic appellate processes
  • Laws pertaining to family, estates and trusts, real estate, constitutional law and more
  • The ability to analyze and draft contracts

Program Features-

  • Reputation - All courses in the Paralegal Certificate Program are approved by FIU’s College of Law
  • Convenience - This program is offered online throughout the year
  • Immediate return on your investment - The lessons you learn can be immediately applied in a legal environment, including experience with both Westlaw and LexisNexis research platforms

With offerings in the fall, spring, and summer, anytime is a great time to apply and get started! Applications are accepted on a continual basis, and there are no minimum GPA, transcript, or test score requirements.

To get started, click the yellow APPLY NOW button on this page. You will be prompted to enter basic information and pay the $25 application fee. It's that simple.

Ready, set, apply!

After you've applied

After you've submitted your application, you will receive an e-mail confirmation with additional registration instructions. Once you've been accepted, we will walk you through the next steps!

Please Note: To complete the registration for the FIU Online Paralegal Certificate Program, you must pay the online paralegal processing fee and submit a current, up-to-date resume. These steps signal that your application is complete and eligible for enrollment.

Semester I

$2,495.00

Tuition Cost

The tuition fee must be paid at time of registration.
Price includes $195 Technology Access fee.
Total tuition and fees are subject to change.

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What's covered

  • Introduction to The Legal System
  • Legal Writing
  • Legal Research
  • Civil Procedure

Term: 08/25/25 - 12/06/25

Registration Deadline: 08/08/25

Location: Fully Online


Upon completion of the application, please email a copy of your driver’s license and resume to learnermktpl@fiu.edu.

Semester I core courses are required first to continue through the program.

Already a student? Ready to take the next semester?
For information about enrollment, please contact legal@fiu.edu

Semester II

$2,300.00

Tuition Cost

The tuition fee must be paid at time of registration.
Total tuition and fees are subject to change.

What's covered

  • Torts
  • Criminal Law/Evidence
  • Family Law
  • Estates and Trusts

Term: 08/25/25 - 12/06/25

Registration Deadline: 08/08/25

Location: Fully Online

Semester I core courses are required first to continue through the program.

Semester III

$2,300.00

Tuition Cost

The tuition fee must be paid at time of registration.
Total tuition and fees are subject to change.

What's covered

  • Business Organizations
  • Contracts
  • Real Estate
  • Constitutional Law

Term: 08/25/25 - 12/06/25

Registration Deadline: 08/08/25

Location: Fully Online

Semester II core courses are required first to continue through the program.

Total program costs: Fully Online Paralegal Program

DepartmentCourse LengthApplication FeeSpecial FeesTotal Tuition CostTotal Program Cost
FIU Legal Studies Institute615 hours (1 year equals three Semesters)$25.00$195 - Technology access$6,900$7,120.00

What Students Need to Know Before Registering

  • The program consists of three semesters.
  • Each semester consists of four individual courses.
  • Each individual course is approximately one month in duration and must be completed before beginning the next course in the semester.
  • Students must register and successfully complete the Semester I prior to registering for the next semester.
  • Students must register by the beginning of every semester in order to receive access to the following semester.
  • Each semester primarily focuses on federal procedures and forms enabling students to apply the information on a national level.
  • Students will be expected to have moderate proficiency on a PC, be skilled in running an Internet Browser, and be able to use Microsoft Office.
  • Students can begin the program at the start of any semester.