Paralegal Career Workshop, Criminal Law, and Elder Law Modules
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At a Glance: Criminal Law and Elder Law
Boston University offers three specialized paralegal learning modules—Paralegal Career Workshop, Criminal Law, and Elder Law—created to help current and aspiring paralegals expand their legal knowledge and excel in the legal field. Whether you previously completed the Paralegal Studies Certificate or you are in search of a better understanding of the law, these modules offer a flexible pathway to continued growth.
The Paralegal Career Workshop module is available exclusively to students who completed the online Paralegal Studies Certificate Program in 2026 or later.
If you have not yet completed the online paralegal certificate program, we encourage you to register for one of our upcoming start dates. Once you’ve developed a strong foundation in paralegal skills and knowledge through the program, we’ll be excited to welcome you into the Paralegal Career Workshop module.
The Criminal Law and Elder Law modules are open to everyone and provide practical, in-demand skills for today’s legal environment.
Paralegal Career Workshop
The Paralegal Career Workshop module is designed to give paralegals an array of tools to support their job search and professional development. This module includes a résumé workshop, job search discussions, interview tactics, and personalized career coaching sessions.
This module also includes a live session led by Chere Estrin, a paralegal influencer who has a national placement agency and a weekly newsletter. She has written hundreds of articles and has been interviewed by CBS News, The Wall Street Journal, Fortune magazine, ALM, the Los Angeles Times, the Chicago Tribune, Newsweek, and Entrepreneur, among others.
Students will benefit from:
- Paralegal career planning opportunities
- Advice on effective job search strategies
- Personalized career coaching sessions
Next class starts April 21, 2026
Criminal Law
The Criminal Law module provides learners with an introduction to the criminal justice system, including the roots of criminal law, the real life effects of criminal convictions, current trends in criminal justice, and evolving approaches to public safety and rehabilitation.
Students will be introduced to various aspects of criminal law, helping them build relevant skill sets that are attractive to employers. These include:
- Substantive criminal law and criminal procedure
- Contemporary trends like restorative justice
- Basic principles of criminal offense charge requirements, including what elements must be proven
- Federal rules of criminal procedure
Next class starts May 19, 2026
Elder Law
The Elder Law module covers the laws that protect senior citizens, one of the country’s most vulnerable populations. Topics include care for those with diminished mental capacity, financial responsibility, guardianship, Medicare and other healthcare programs, and abandonment and neglect.
Students will be introduced to various aspects of elder law, including:
- Power of attorney, healthcare proxy, and guardianship
- Medicare, Medicaid, and other state programs
- Elder abuse, neglect, and abandonment
Next class starts March 31, 2026
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How to Get Started
The Paralegal Career Workshop module offers six starts per year, immediately following the paralegal certificate program. Students can begin the Criminal Law module and the Elder Law module at three points per year.
All three programs take place over two weeks, with an estimated time commitment of 1.5 hours per day.
| Module | Next Start Date | Registration Deadline | Fee | Register Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Law | May 19, 2026 | May 14, 2026 | $195 | Self-Register Now |
| Elder Law | March 31, 2026 | March 26, 2026 | $195 | Self-Register Now |
| Paralegal Career Workshop | April 21, 2026 | April 16, 2026 | $100 | Self-Register Now |
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About Boston University
Boston University is an internationally recognized institution of higher education and research. With more than 33,000 students, it is the fourth-largest independent university in the United States.
As one of the University’s 17 degree-granting bodies, Metropolitan College (MET) offers over 60 part-time undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs. It includes the Center for Professional Education (CPE), which helps professionals adapt to changes in their industries, maintain best practices, and prepare for important certification exams. Taught by recognized industry experts, the Center’s high-quality, non-credit programs focus on updating knowledge, honing current skills, and developing new abilities.