Hear from our Graduates
2023
“The UNC Paralegal Certificate Program is truly a transformational educational experience. The instructors are exceptional and they go above and beyond to support student learning. The classes are relevant and engaging, and there are even opportunities to learn outside of the classroom. I highly recommend this program to anyone who wants to change careers, enhance an existing career, or even just learn more about the law.”
Davi T., 2023 graduate
“This program provided me so much knowledge and expertise in many areas of law that I am excited to apply to my current and future legal careers! I am also grateful to my fellow classmates!!! We had such a great semester together, and I know that we will still stay in touch as peers and colleagues.” Madelyn S., 2023 graduate
2022
“I learned a lot from this program and felt that I was being properly prepared for the paralegal field rather than being made to just memorize facts for an exam. Steve was a delight to learn from; his many examples and thorough explanations made it easier to understand and retain concepts. John’s way of teaching was fast-paced, but I found that I knew more than I thought I did once I finished the course. Marta’s insight as a recent graduate of the program was valuable, as she let us know what to expect for the exam and as a starting paralegal.”
Annie L., 2022 graduate
2020
“Marta Kiss graciously shares her personal experience as a paralegal. Her compassion is abundant, her contribution invaluable. Besides teaching the nuts and bolts of paralegal work in general, she demonstrates how to do a real-property title search (wow). And, every year, she recruits other graduates, also currently employed as paralegals, to conduct a Q&A roundtable for the whole class. It’s no wonder that so many former students happily stay in touch with her long after graduation.”
Jane R., 2020 graduate
2019
“I ended up landing a job at an immigration firm in Denver, CO. The hiring attorney mentioned the paralegal program as one of the main reasons for hiring me. I just wanted to thank you for helping me land my dream job!”
Ben B., Spring 2019 graduate
“The instructors make learning law fun and fully prepare you for the certified paralegal exam. This program gave me the confidence to apply for and land a job 2 months after graduating!” Eryn R., 2019 graduate
“UNC’s paralegal program teaches you the basics of North Carolina’s legal system, allows you to make great friends in the profession, and prepares you well for both the certification exam and for your first paralegal job. I was able to hit the ground running at a busy litigation firm immediately after graduating from the program, and that would not have been possible without the great instruction we received from Steve and our other instructors. Additionally, completing the program confirmed my desire to go to law school and eventually become an attorney–I am currently a student at UNC School of Law, and I can personally attest that the paralegal curriculum prepares you extremely well for the first year of law school. I was already well-versed in the procedural specifics and legal terminology used in first-year law school classes as a result of the program, and that was an invaluable tool.”
Andrew B., 2019 graduate
