H&P Law and its Las Vegas personal injury lawyers strive to provide consummate legal services to all of its clients. To do so, it relies on its paralegals, all of whom benefit from up-to-date and cutting-edge training. Now, H&P Law is proud to encourage improved paralegal training on a wider scale with the debut of the Paralegal Institute Program created by one of its partners, Matt Pfau.
Students looking for a rewarding career in the legal field will have the opportunity to participate in the Paralegal Institute Program beginning in late spring 2025. Graduates will leave the program with the resources and the certification employers desire. The Paralegal Institute’s Paralegal Certificate course is a great way to kickstart a career in the legal field.
What’s more, H&P Law invites other law firms to take advantage of the resources available through The Paralegal Institute so that those firms can upgrade their paralegals’ skill sets as well as internal paralegal retention.
Why Should You Become a Paralegal?
Today’s law firms cannot function without assistance from paralegals. Paralegals consistently provide attorneys with the support they need to stay on top of growing caseloads and client needs. It’s anticipated that the need for paralegals will increase between 2025 and 2026, with demand rising by 15%.
This projected growth makes programs like The Paralegal Institute Program all the better for current students or professionals interested in exploring whether or not the legal industry is right for them.
Who Should Enroll in The Paralegal Institute Program?
The Paralegal Institute Program provides all graduating students with a paralegal certificate. That certificate will allow graduates to enter the legal industry and apply for jobs at private and public-facing law firms. With that in mind, The Paralegal Institute Program is ideal for aspiring law students or professionals looking to transition into a legal career.
The Paralegal Institute Program offers more than introductory classes, though. Current law firm employees who want to gain a competitive edge or update their training can participate in the program to hone their professional skill set.
H&P Law also invites anyone with an interest in law to register and participate in The Paralegal Institute Program’s classes, as each class offers a closer look at the practices that make up today’s legal profession.
Getting to Know the Paralegal Institute Program
The Paralegal Institute’s curriculum prioritizes students’ opportunities to learn the practical skills needed to thrive in a legal space while also providing students with the comprehensive education they need to navigate criminal, civil, family, and other legal spheres.
Students participating in The Paralegal Institute Program will have opportunities to learn how to undertake legal research and writing exercises, prepare cases, and tailor their knowledge of the law from case to case.
The Paralegal Institute Program allows students to grow in a simulated law firm environment, ensuring that students graduate with a better understanding of fieldwork.
This hands-on experience makes it easier for program graduates to ease into the legal industry, where they can continue to deepen their understanding of the law while providing much-needed support to law firms.
Course Features
Students who sign up for The Paralegal Institute Program will have the opportunity to participate in the following classes:
- Two Core Courses, including Practicum (real-world legal tasks) and The Law (torts, contracts, and family law)
- Practical Skills Training, wherein students will learn how to draft demand letters, manage case files, and prepare legal motions
- Career–Readiness Programs, which encourage students to improve their legal writing and research abilities as well as their ability to provide litigation support
Program Details
The Paralegal Institute Program lasts for 15 weeks, with participants spending 90 hours benefiting from classroom instruction. Students will attend weekly three-hour classes with opportunities for independent study.
The Paralegal Institute Program requires that all participants have at least a high school diploma or an equivalent. Students should also display a basic understanding of modern computer skills and have strong communication abilities.
Join Our Inaugural Class Today
A paralegal certificate offers you the opportunity to break into the legal field without committing to three years of law school. If you want to dip your toes into legal practice, we invite you to join the inaugural class of The Paralegal Institute’s Paralegal Certificate Program.
Qualifying students in need of financial support to participate in The Paralegal Institute Program can apply for financial assistance. We look forward to opening the program’s doors to a new class of students beginning late spring of 2025. You can count on our team to prioritize your success.
Legal Resources
The Paralegal Institute wants to prioritize professional development and support opportunities for more people than our students. Law firms and legal employees can take advantage of the resources available through the Institute while hiring or developing legal paralegal skill sets.
Today’s law firms can count on The Paralegal Institute Program to help them:
- Connect with and evaluate top paralegal candidates
- Continue developing internal best practices
- Update internal paralegal training efforts
- Improve paralegal retention over an extended period
The Paralegal Institute makes these resources available at no cost, ensuring all law firms in all areas of practice can take advantage of tools that can improve paralegal performance.
