Individu yang mencari jalan yang relatif cepat ke karir hukum, atau batu loncatan menuju menjadi pengacara mungkin tertarik dalam program studi paralegal. Setelah mempelajari mata pelajaran seperti sistem pengadilan, terminologi hukum dan dokumentasi, lulusan dapat mengambil tes sertifikasi paralegal.

A certificate is proof of qualification of a certain set of skills. Students who obtain a certificate have completed educational requirements and tests. Through completion, they become ready to pursue a degree or diploma, or to head into the professional world in their field of expertise.