The 10-week certification program.

Cohort-based. Assessment-driven. Built for real legal work. Guided online, with modules, assignments and assessments.

Cohort 3 is complete. The next cohort opens in 2027. Applications are not currently open.

How certification works

1. Enroll

Join a cohort with guided instruction, clear expectations and a set schedule.

2. Complete the program

Ten weeks of modules, assignments and assessments focused on real legal workflows.

3. Earn certification

Graduate after meeting every requirement. The certificate reflects assessed competence, not attendance.

What you will study

Legal documentation

Drafting, formatting and organizing legal documents to law firm standards.

Case management

Structuring and managing case files in platforms such as PracticePanther and similar tools.

Client communication

Professional communication, ethics and professionalism: intake, follow-up and structured correspondence.

Legal workflows

The operational processes that keep a firm running, from intake to resolution.

Practice area support

Training in Personal Injury, Immigration, Corporate and other major practice areas.

Portfolio development

A practical portfolio of legal work that shows readiness to attorneys.

In graduates’ words

“The LegalVA Hub gave me a much clearer understanding of what professional legal support actually looks like beyond just admin work.”

Frederick, Legal VA graduate, Philippines

“The training instilled in me a strong sense of professionalism, from how I carry myself to how I engage with clients and colleagues.”

Emilly Oketch, Legal VA graduate, Kenya

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Is legal VA work right for you?

Our free guide explains what the work involves and what attorneys expect.

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