The Paralegal Concentration Certificate at Washington Technical Institute offers students the flexibility to build a personalized learning experience in the field of law. By completing two substantive law courses of their choice, students can tailor their studies to meet career goals or personal interests while gaining hands-on legal knowledge applicable across multiple industries.

Substantive law courses focus on the “core content” areas that define legal practice—laws that create, define, and regulate rights and duties. These courses introduce students to legal reasoning, document drafting, and case analysis skills used in everyday practice. Options include:

• Civil Litigation – Procedures and strategies for managing cases from filing to trial.
• Torts – Principles of liability, negligence, and personal injury law.
• Real Estate Law – Property ownership, contracts, and closing procedures.
• Family Law – Marriage, divorce, custody, and support issues.
• Corporate and Business Law – Entity formation, compliance, and contract management.
• Criminal Law – Legal elements, defenses, and criminal procedure.
• Wills, Trusts, and Estates – Estate planning, probate, and fiduciary responsibilities.
• Contract Law – Legal enforceability, breaches, and remedies.

By bundling two courses into one certificate, students save compared to purchasing each class individually while earning a recognized credential that can enhance a résumé or support further study in paralegal or legal assistant programs.