| Start Date |
Class |
| Tuesday, July 6, 2010 |
Day Program |
| Special Summer Discount for July Session. Email Patricia Ellsworth for details. |
| Tuesday, August 31, 2010 |
Day Program |
| Saturday, September 11, 2010 |
Weekend |
| Monday, September 13, 2010 |
Evening Program |
| Monday, December 6, 2010 |
Evening Program |
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To
Enroll, Email:
Patricia Ellsworth |
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Programs:
The Paralegal Certificate Program consists of 3 parts:
Day
Program (Lasts approximately 15 weeks):
Weeks 1, 2, 3 & 4
Classes meet 2 times per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays FROM 9:00a.m. - 12:30p.m.
All classes will have a maximum of 12 students. This format provides an excellent nurturing environment and encourages the student to take the time to more deeply understand the material. You will be given homework assignments which will include, among other things, researching and writing. The specific subject areas of the law you will be taught can be found under the Courses section of our website.
Weeks 5 - 6
You will have Independent Study Projects which you will complete at your own pace. These assignments will include, among other things, going to court, researching and writing papers, and participating in a mock interview.
Weeks 7 - 10
We will work together to place you at an area law firm for an internship. This internship may be full-time or part-time, depending on your availability and typically lasts 120 hours. We work with our students to accommodate geographic and subject area-interests.
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Evening and Weekend
Program
The Evening Program is held on Monday's from 5:30 - 9:00p.m.
The Weekend Program is held on Saturday's from 9:00a.m. - 12:30p.m.
(Each Program lasts Approximately 20 Weeks)
Weeks
1 - 8
Classes meet once a week. All
classes will have a maximum of 12 students. Classes are
intense, and Power Point is used as a guidance tool.
This format provides an excellent nurturing environment
and limits the students' stress over not understanding
a particular subject. You will be given homework assignments
and independent study assignments out of the classroom.
These assignments will include, among other things,
researching and writing. The specific topics you will
be taught can be found under the Courses section of our website.
Independent Study Project: At Your Pace
You will have independent study assignments
out of the classroom. These assignments will include,
among other things, going to court and watching a trial,
researching and writing papers, and participating in
a mock interview.
Internship: 120 Hours
We will work together to place you at an area law firm for an internship. This internship may be full-time or part-time, depending on your availability and typically lasts 120 hours. We work with our students to accommodate geographic and subject area-interests.
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On-Going
Benefits:
Lifetime
Re-Training
PIW offers small Specialization Courses for PIW alumni
and students who want to focus on a specific area of
law. The Specialization Course schedule is posted on
the Alumni
& Student Career Forum.
PIW
alumni are permitted and encouraged to "re-train"
in any area of the law. This means that you are able
to “re-attend” any lectures on any area
of the law.
Computer
Lab
All PIW students and graduates are permitted to use
our computer training aids while they are active students.
Alumni
& Student Career Forum
All PIW students and alumni will have lifetime access
to the Alumni & Student Career
Forum site where career information, PIW events
and on-going training events will be posted.
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To
Enroll, Email:
Patricia Ellsworth |
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