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Graduate America Inc.

Paralegal - SkillBridge Online Certificate (640 Clock Hours) - Employment Skills Training

Employment Skills Training All branches

Website provided by the program.

At a glance

Open to
All branches
Format
Online
Length
151 - 180 days
Locations
Online · jobs available nationwide
Target MOS/ratings
27D (Army Paralegal Specialist), 5J0X1 (Air Force Paralegal), LN (Navy Legalman), 4421 (USMC Legal Services Specialist)

About the program

Entry-level paralegal / legal assistant / litigation support assistant who performs legal research and writing, prepares litigation and transactional documents and supports attorneys under supervision in law firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies and nonprofit legal organizations. Paralegals work under attorney supervision and may not provide legal advice. Graduate America's Paralegal program (CIP 22.0302) is a 640-clock-hour, 100% online, asynchronous certificate program approved by the Texas Workforce Commission (school S6523, Addison, TX) and accredited by MSA-CESS.

Jobs this program prepares you for

Prepares transitioning Service members for entry-level Paralegal roles. Certificate of Completion - Paralegal (640 clock hours), awarded by Graduate America, Inc. under Texas Workforce Commission approval (school S6523).

Eligibility & prerequisites

High school diploma or GED required. Training is 100% online and asynchronous; a computer and reliable internet access are required. Participation requires unit commander approval per DoDI 1322.29.

SkillBridge training is funded by Graduate America employer partners and Graduate America SkillBridge scholarships.

Locations & contacts

How to apply

  1. Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
  2. Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
  3. Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
  4. Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.

Policy details: official DoW SkillBridge site · our FAQ