Help Your Team Gain Skills in 16 Specialized Areas of the Law  

Strengthen your practice’s foundational expertise by empowering your paralegals with advanced training in 16 specialized areas of the law, ensuring your firm consistently delivers the results your clients expect.  
Advanced Legal Research Alternative Dispute Resolution Bankruptcy Law Business Law Constitutional Law Criminal Law Criminal Procedure E-Discovery Education Law Estate Planning Family Law Immigration Law Intellectual Property Real Property Law Victim Advocacy Water Law

Why Top Firms Trust the Center for Legal Studies for Advanced Paralegal Training

Founded in 1980, the Center for Legal Studies (CLS) — now a part of BARBRI, the leader in U.S. legal education — has trained over 75,000 paralegals nationwide through partnerships with more than 150 accredited colleges and universities. CLS delivers job-ready training created and taught by experienced legal professionals. Firms benefit from a trusted, nationally recognized paralegal training provider with decades of results, and a curriculum grounded in real-world skills.  
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Onboard Employees Faster

Advanced paralegal certificate courses can be completed in just 7 weeks, allowing your team members to master the specialized knowledge they need to contribute quickly, reducing the burden on your senior staff and accelerating paralegals’ path to productivity.  

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Flexible Team Training That Works with Busy Schedules

Training is offered 100% online with 24/7 access, so employees can upskill without interrupting billable work. Modular course options allow you to select the specific legal specialties your firm needs, making professional development easy to integrate into any workflow.

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Improve Collaboration, Communication, and Retention

Shared, high-quality training helps your paralegals communicate clearly, collaborate more effectively, and deliver consistent high-quality work for your clients. When legal staff feel invested in and supported through ongoing professional education, firms see improved morale, performance, and long-term retention.
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What Paralegals Are Saying About Our Advanced Paralegal Courses

I would recommend Center for Legal Studies to a friend or colleague because the courses are designed for success. The books, the assignments and tests align and flow each week. I am grateful for the courses I have taken!
— Suzanne Heffner
I recently completed the family law course and found it invaluable. The course offered a thorough overview of key topics, including child custody, divorce, and family dispute legal frameworks. The materials were well-organized and made complex concepts easy to grasp. I especially appreciated the case studies, which demonstrated real-world applications of family law principles, enhancing my understanding of the implications of legal decisions on families. The interactive discussions fostered critical thinking and engaging dialogue with peers, enriching the learning experience. I now feel more confident in my understanding of family law and its practical applications. I highly recommend this course to anyone seeking a solid foundation in family law principles and practices.
— Ahmad Farid Farinegar
I would definitely recommend this program to a friend. The online format is flexible and straightforward, making it ideal for those managing work or other commitments. The course content was thorough yet manageable, and the consistent support from the instructor and staff greatly enhanced the learning experience.
— Maya Hauer