Paralegal

Paralegal Studies Certificate Program
Molloy University's Paralegal Studies Program is approved by the American Bar Association (ABA). The ABA established standards for the education of paralegals, advancing the highest quality legal education, ethical conduct and legal professionalism. With this prestigious and respected designation Molloy is among the select group of the distinguished programs nationwide to have satisfied the ABA's rigorous process. 

October 6, 2025: Legal Studies/Paralegal Information Session
Join us online on Monday, October 6, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom for a free information session to learn about our Paralegal Certificate Program, approved by the ABA (American Bar Association).This session will be led by Molloy University's experienced professionals and faculty who will offer real advice about the career path of Legal Studies as well as it's academic path.There will be discussion about both the satisfaction and challenges of begin a Paralegal along with the employment opportunities available once the program is completed.The session is generally held 4 times a year in October, January, April and June.There is no charge for this Information session however, we do ask that you register. The session is held via Zoom. Click here to register online or email us at: conted@molloy.edu or call us at: 516-323-3550. 

Molloy's Paralegal Studies Program provides student's with a practical foundation in the substantive areas of the law, a strong ethical base and the ability to develop proficiency in both oral and written communication. Students are empowered with marketable skills to be prepared for employment as a paralegal or legal professional. This is an in-person program.  Courses in this program take place in the evenings, most courses are in person, some are online/synchronous (although you may be learning from a distance, you will virtually attend a class session each week, at the same time as your instructor and classmates. This is a firm weekly time commitment. Some are Asynchronous (allows you to learn on your own schedule, within a certain timeframe. You can access and complete lectures, readings,  homework and other learning materials at any time. The time and day will not be listed).

Where are paralegals needed? Pretty much everywhere! Because the law affects every aspect of our lives, there are jobs out there for individuals with paralegal skills in most areas of government, business and non-profit organizations. Below are a few specialties to consider while planning your paralegal education and career. 

Corporate paralegals, Real Estate and Title Insurance paralegals, Public Defender paralegals, Judicial paralegals, Government and Non-Government Organization paralegals, Nursing and Health Care paralegals.

Learn more here: Occupational Outlook Handbook

Career Changers can benefit from this course of study. The Paralegal Studies Program teaches legal skills that can be utilized in combination with the  student's life experience to provide a better understanding of the legal system.

Entrance Requirement and Admission:  

• Submit an admission application 
• Write and submit a personal statement (1-2 pages about your interest in Paralegal Studies)
• Phone interview with the progam director
• Provide official college and/or graduate school transcripts for any degrees earned or courses taken. An authorized, certified translation service must translate all foreign degrees to English.

The link for the application is below.  Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.  You should submit your application for the fall semester by August 1, for the spring semester by Dec 1.  

Program Requirements: Students will receive a Certificate in Paralegal Studies upon completion of the requires course work and outlined below. Please note that the courses: Introduction to Legal Studies, Professional Responsibility in the Law, Legal Research and Writing and Litigation are required courses and should be taken first. Please note this program is not an online program.  Many courses are in person at our Rockville Centre campus.  

 21 credits taken on a non-credit basis.

Required courses- 10 credits        
Introduction to Legal Studies (3 Credits)
Professional Responsibility in the Law (1 Credit)
Legal Research and Writing (3 Credits)
Litigation (3 Credits)

Complete 11 credits of Electives
Tort Law (1 Credit)
Contract Law  (1 Credit)
Family Law (1 Credit)
Probate Law (1 Credit)
Real Property Law (1 Credit)
Technology in the Law Office (3 Credit)
Substantive Law and Drafting Essentials (3 Credit)
Professional Law Office Management (3 Credit)
Interviewing & Investigation (1 Credit)

Elder Law (1 Credit)
Immigration Law (1 Credit)
Alternative Dispute Resolution (1 Credit)
Electronic Discover Skills (3 Credits)
Pre-Employment Skills (1 Credit)

Certificate
Once you complete the certificate requirements you can request a certificate of completion by emailing our records coordinator, Danielle Albanese at: dalbanese1@molloy.edu to request it.

Notary Public Course
We offer an additional course, "How to Become a Notary Public" throughout the year (upcoming schedule) This class is not required to complete the program, but becoming a notary is usually required of paralegals in most law offices. See information from New York State on becoming a Notary dos.ny.gov/notary-public

Faculty: Comprised of scholar professionals with experience and knowledge in the various fields of Law and Law Enforcement. 

Course Schedule and Plan of Study: Program courses are offered during the fall and spring and summer semesters.  Please note we generally offer only one course during the summer.  You can proceed through the program at your own pace. Depending on your personal commitments and schedule you can take 1-5 courses per semester. The program scheduling is also somewhat different in that we do have courses that start after the traditional fall and spring semesters have started. Therefore, in addition to classes starting in September and January, we also have classes that start in October and March, as well as in the summer. Courses are scheduled in the fall, spring and summer.  Please note that the courses: LGL 1030, LGL 2010, LGL 3010 and LGL 3020 are required courses and should be taken first because they may be prerequisites for other courses. 

Current Paralegal Students: Use this Status Sheet to keep track of your course.  

Fall 2025 Schedule of Classes- registration will open on March 3, 2025 

 Course#           Title                 Days/Times/Format/Rm     Cr   Begin/End

LGL 2050 01   Tort Law                R 6:35-8:25pm K319A            1 cr     10/22/25-12/17/25

LGL 2080 01   Immigration Law   M 6:35-8:25pm K319A             1 cr     10/22/25-12/17/25

Spring 2026 Schedule of Classes- registration will open on October 27, 2025

 Course#           Title                 Days/Times/Format/Rm     Cr   Begin/End

LGL 1030 01  Intro to Lgl Studies  MW 5:00-6:25pm C009          3cr   1/21/26-5/15/26

LGL 2010 01  Prof. Resp&Law        M   6:35-8:25pm K202           1cr   3/12/26-5/15/26

LGL 2020 01  Family Law              M   6:35-8:25pm K211           1cr   3/12/26-5/15/26

LGL 2070 01  Altn Dispute Resol    W  6:35-8:25pm K209           1cr    1/21/26-5/15/26

LGL 2090 01  Pre-Employmnt Skls W  6:35-8:25pm K209           1cr    3/12/26-5/15/26

LGL 2120 01  Contract Law            Online Asynchronous             1cr    1/21/26-5/15/26

LGL 3010 01  Lgl Resrch&Writing   R  6:35-9:25pm W019           3cr    1/21/26-5/15/26

LGL 3020 01  Litigation                 T  6:35-9:25pm K005            3cr    1/21/26-5/15/26

Tuition and Registration: Tuition for the program is $4,750 for the entire program if you pay in-full prior to the first course or $5,250 with a payment plan. The payment plan requires a $500 payment at the time of registration and then a payment of $475 on the 1st of each month for 10 months. Textbooks are not included. You will be able to pay for your classes online by ACH check or by MasterCard, Visa or Discover credit card. If you pay by credit card there will be a fee of 2.95% for domestic cards and 4.25% for international cards added to the tuition. 

If you have been been accepted into the program and either paid upfront for the program or are on a payment plan you can Click Here   to register for classes online. To register by phone please call 516-323-3550.  

Financial Assistance
When planning to attend a continuing education course or program, an important consideration is the cost, which may include tuition, books and travel. With Molloy College, Division of Continuing Education and Professional Studies, various financial assistance options are available to help students afford tuition. Since most Continuing Education courses do not lead to a college degree, they are not eligible for the traditional forms of financial aid, such as TAP and Pell. Below are some links that may offer financial assistance.

Hempstead Works: https://www.hempsteadworks.com/

Department of Occupationalit) Resources: https://hempsteadny.gov/202/Occupational-Resources

Disability Services: http://www.acces.nysed.gov/vr

Legal Studies/Paralegal Information Session
Join us for a free information session to learn about our Paralegal Certificate Program, approved by the ABA (American Bar Association).This session will be led by Molloy University's experienced professionals and faculty who will offer real advice about the career path of Legal Studies as well as it's academic path.There will be discussion about both the satisfaction and challenges of begin a Paralegal along with the employment opportunities available once the program is completed.The session is generally held 4 times a year in October, January, April and June.There is no charge for this Information session however, we do ask that you register. The session is held via Zoom. Click here to register online or email us at: conted@molloy.edu or call us at: 516-323-3550. 

Questions?
Please contact Continuing Education and Professional Studies at 516.323.3550. Or Email