The Graduate School, USDA is pleased to offer a new series of online paralegal courses in partnership with the Center for Legal Studies. Participants can take the Paralegal Certificate Course© and also have the opportunity to earn an Advanced Paralegal Certificate. Required textbooks can be ordered by calling the Center for Legal Studies at (800) 522-7737. Paralegal Certificate Course© (LAWS7000S)
The Paralegal Certificate Course© is an intensive on-line program of study that prepares the learner to be successful in the challenging and rewarding field of paralegal work. The Graduate School, USDA, in partnership with the Center for Legal Studies, now offers the course that has been used by hundreds of colleges around the country for more than 20 years. The Center for Legal Studies is a member of the National Federation of Paralegal Associations and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America and is recognized as a premier provider of paralegal education. The course is now delivered completely on the Internet with interactive communication with a professional faculty member and a group of motivated participants.The certificate requires successful completion of two demanding seven-week sessions, Paralegal 1 and Paralegal 2. The two sessions cover a vast array of topics and skill areas needed by today's paralegals, including a comprehensive study of the American legal system. In the first session participants learn how to assist trial attorneys, interview witnesses, investigate complex fact patterns, research the law and assist in preparing cases for courtroom litigation. The second session concentrates on legal principles such as precedence, legal authority, citation, research and advocacy techniques. In addition, there is guidance on obtaining a paralegal position and starting your own freelance paralegal business. Assignments requiring reading, research and writing must be submitted on a weekly basis. Online participants should expect to spend approximately 90 hours preparing assignments and tests for this 14-week course. Tuition for the certificate covers both sessions. The sessions are usually taken in a single 14-week period; however, it is permissible to complete the second session at a later date provided that both sessions are completed within a one-year period. Who Should Attend This course is designed for beginning legal workers as well as workers in any field whose job performance would benefit from a more advanced understanding of the principles and procedures of the legal system. REGISTER TODAY for the online paralegal certificate course. Advanced Paralegal Certificate
This program picks up where the
Paralegal Certificate Course© ends. It offers you the opportunity to expand your expertise into additional legal areas that are related to your positions or your personal interests. All courses offered for the advanced paralegal certificate are delivered online by the Center for Legal Studies, a recognized leader in paralegal education. Each course is conducted during an intensive seven-week session that includes instruction from an experienced faculty member and interaction with other participants in the session.To receive the Advanced Paralegal Certificate, participants must successfully complete six of the following nine advanced courses:
Participants who successfully complete the six online courses will earn up to 24 CEUs and will receive a certificate from the Graduate School, USDA. Who Should Attend This series of advanced courses is designed for your expansion of knowledge and skills in the paralegal field. Participants must have successfully completed the Paralegal Certificate Course© or have at least one year of legal experience before taking any of these courses. Withdrawal and Refund Policy You may cancel your registration with a full tuition refund only if they officially withdraw from a course prior to the Wednesday before the class begins. You may cancel your registration with a 50% tuition refund if they withdraw anytime between the Thursday before the course begins through the first Thursday of the class. After the first Thursday of a class, no refunds will be issued. Call the Graduate School, USDA at (303) 236-8500 to cancel any registrations. Please allow thirty days for any refund. There are no exceptions to this refund policy. Special Note for California Residents Only: Participants wishing to be a paralegal in California must adhere to legal requirements of the State of California in selecting their educational provider. For more information on these legal requirements, please see www.legalstudies.com. How to Order Textbooks To order textbooks, call the Center for Legal Studies at (800) 522-7737. About the Center for Legal Studies The Center for Legal Studies (CLS) has successfully delivered online and live legal education for over twenty years. CLS is a member of the National Federal of Paralegal Associations and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Click here to learn more about CLS: www.legalstudies.com. The Graduate School, USDA also offers a Paralegal Studies Certificate Program in evening and weekend classroom training in Washington, D.C. |