Take your paralegal skills to the next level as you perform more advanced tasks. You will analyze a criminal case for appealable errors, conduct research utilizing LexisNexis and apply your findings as you write a (faux) appeal brief to the WA State Supreme Court. Other topics: learn how to Shepardize cases, move through motion practice, track pleading indexes, witnesses, depositions, etc., locate and decipher court rules and prepare for trial.
Prerequisite: Paralegal Certificate Part 2: Research, Investigation and Discovery.
Program Completion
This is the final course in the Paralegal Certificate Program. To earn the Paralegal Certificate, you must meet the following requirements:
- Attend 90% of the Paralegal Certificate Program (at least 81 course hours)
- Regularly participate in class
- Complete all assignments by the deadline given
- Receive a minimum score of 75 percent on all assignments, quizzes and tests
For more information, please refer to our course outline.
For complete details about our Paralegal Certificate Program, visit our Paralegal Certificate overview page.
