Continuing Education Certificate in Skills for Lawyers
Strengthen your soft skills and become a more effective advocate for your clients. Learn how to leverage communication, marketing, and management techniques to advance your career in today’s legal job market.
Format 100% online
Start date May 2025
Duration 16 weeks
Language Spanish
Communicate with eloquence and precision
Master the art of negotiation and effective communication to excel in both legal and business settings. Develop your skills in persuasion, strategic questioning, successful negotiation, and law firm management.
- Harness applications in civil, criminal, and labor court proceedings.
- Acquire specialized techniques for interrogations and managing emotions.
- Develop concise and compelling arguments for legal pleas.
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Why specialize in Skills for Lawyers?
The role of a lawyer has evolved from a more theoretical, law-focused expert to an adaptable professional who combines legal expertise with a wide range of soft skills to thrive in a constantly evolving legal environment.
- Learn techniques to improve your oral arguments and participation in the different stages of a judicial proceeding.
- Discover the different ways to approach an interrogation and communicate effectively with all parties involved in a legal proceeding (interrogation/cross-examination, negotiation and investigation).
- Learn the key components of a professional firm and gain the skills necessary to manage one effectively.
Education for the real world
The Continuing Education Certificate in Skills for Lawyers is based on practical training and adapted to the real needs of today’s job market.
Learn at your own pace
Live classes are recorded so you can watch them whenever you want. You have unlimited access to all course materials and resources.
Personal guidance
Your academic advisor will provide guidance and support throughout the program to help you reach your goals.
Updated content
The program is continuously evolving to stay aligned with the latest trends and technologies in the industry.
Your U.S. education
Enjoy your academic experience with instructors and classmates from the U.S., Latin America, and around the world.
Format
We offer this Certificate in Skills for Lawyers in an online learning format to give you maximum flexibility. Advance at your own pace, anytime and anywhere.
Online
Start dates
January, May, or September.
Language
Spanish.
Classes
Pre-scheduled weekday classes: participate in real time and/or watch the recorded sessions.
Study program
16 weeks (4 months)
160 contact hours + individual work
Lawyer Oratory Skills
- Oratory.
- Speech and pleading.
- Elements of labor relationships.
Interrogation and Techniques
- Interrogation and counter-interrogation.
- Negotiation.
- Lawyer communication.
Keys to the Legal Profession
- Communication on social media and the internet.
- The need for strategic planning in the legal profession.
- Marketing as a means of development and consolidation of law firms.
Law Firm Management
- Communication management.
- Financial management.
- Professional fees.
- Document and file management.
Why study at MIU?
MIU’s Certificate in Skills for Lawyers prepares you to take the next step in your professional career. If you study with us, you can enjoy:
- Access to quality networking that connects you with students from all over the world, broadening your horizons and your opportunities.
- Flexible methodology that includes onboarding, personal advising, live and recorded classes, 24/7 technical support, and access to all the online resources.
- Affordable prices and a simple enrollment process for easy access to a high-quality education.
Student profile
This Certificate is intended for law professionals who want to polish their communication, marketing, and office management skills. It will also benefit lawyers seeking to improve their soft skills and explore new fields within the current legal landscape.
Requirements
To gain admission to this program, you must submit:
- Your most recent diploma and transcript.
- A completed application form.
- Payment of the non-refundable $50 enrollment fee.
- Your updated resume.
- A copy of your passport or official ID.
A leader in online education
We are proud to be part of PROEDUCA Universidades, an educational group at the forefront of online learning at the international level. This allows us to offer you a high-quality U.S. education at a competitive and affordable price.
MIU City University Miami is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education of the Florida Department of Education.
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MIU City University Miami is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education of the Florida Department of Education.
