Earn Your Certificate with Our IL Paralegal Courses

Prepare for a rewarding career as a paralegal by enrolling in a paralegal certificate program in Illinois.

CLS by BARBRI’ (CLS) courses are useful for students who wish to immerse themselves solely in their paralegal studies without taking up general education classes. Aspiring paralegals who already hold a degree in another field but want to branch out in their studies can sign up for our Illinois paralegal certificate programs.

Our paralegal certificate programs in IL help you take your training in the following colleges and universities:

Our Paralegal Curriculum

CLS’ paralegal certificate programs provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the law, as well as the technical proficiency and practical skills needed to function in a complex legal environment. Students learn how to prepare legal documents, assist in the preparation of cases, and investigate fact patterns.
Our program also tackles the following topics:

Fundamentals of the paralegal profession
Legal research and writing
Court structure
Legal terminologies, processes, and ethics
Interviewing and investigation
Complaints and summons
Document preparation
Citing authority

A Flexible Paralegal School In Illinois

CLS by BARBRI programs can be taken whenever and wherever and focus on American Jurisprudence. Your schedule and location won’t be a hindrance to your education; our CLS courses are available in multiple formats. Our partnership with over 100 colleges and universities has made it possible for us to provide courses on online, text-only formats, and live lectures.

Students choose CLS because of our flexibility. Whether you are a working student or a parent who wishes to pursue paralegal studies, our programs can fit your current situation. Choose between our Online Study or Independent programs.

Due to our state-of-the-art approach to online learning, we’ve been awarded top honors by the Thomson West Publishing International.

CLS by BARBRI in Illinois offers decades of experience in delivering paralegal certificate programs. Earn your professional certificate from your choice of university. Call us at 1-800-522-7737 or email [email protected] for our course schedules.