Legal Studies Courses in Pittsburgh, PA

Prepare to gain the formal training needed for a career as a paralegal. You will learn to take on a variety of tasks ranging from legal research to drafting legal documents, in traditional law office settings and in corporate, government, and public arenas.

This course is designed to give participants a thorough understanding of how to be a digital court reporter, as well as broad training for covering legal proceedings. Individuals taking this course will learn about the court system, laws, ethics, professionalism, legal procedure, and digital reporting software and equipment and be ready to take the AAERT Certified Electronic Reporters Exam.

Gain key skills needed to navigate business entity formation in a corporate environment.

An in-depth look at criminal law and the real world of prosecutors, defense attorneys, and the paralegals who work closely with them.

Learn the basics of employment law so you can legally hire, evaluate, and manage employees.

Learn to use your nursing background to help attorneys with medical cases and claims. This course provides a foundation in different areas of law to help you understand how to assist attorneys in all phases of civil and criminal litigation and step-by-step instructions for setting up your own nurse consulting practice.

Gain essential skills and a solid understanding of one of the fastest-growing areas in law.

Learn the basics of real estate law, including investing, title searching, and mortgages.