Paralegal Classes - 2008 Schedule

Programs:

The Paralegal Certificate Program consists of 3 parts:

Day Program (Lasts approximately 8 weeks):

Weeks 1, 2 & 3
You will have classes 2 times per week FROM 9:00-5:00.

WEEK 1 and WEEK 3 on Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00-500.

WEEK 2 is for you to study and do your Memo Assignments.

All classes will be fewer than 15 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 4 - 5
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 6 - 8
You will be assigned to a law firm for an internship. During your studies at PIW you will create a list of the types of law firms in which you might wish to work. You will be placed in that type of firm, or one close to it, for a 120 hour internship. This internship may be full-time or part-time, depending on your availability.

Note
We strongly recommend that students complete an unpaid internship at the end of the classroom and research sections but offer a project-based program for students who are unable to complete an internship for financial or scheduling reasons.

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Evening Program (Lasts approximately 20 weeks):

Weeks 1 - 8
You will have classes once a week, on Monday evenings. All classes will be fewer than 20 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
You will be assigned to a law firm for an internship. During your studies at PIW you will create a list of the types of law firms in which you might wish to work. You will be placed in that type of firm, or one close to it, for a three-week internship. This internship may be full-time or part-time, depending on your availability.

Note
We strongly recommend that students complete an unpaid internship at the end of the classroom and research sections but offer a project-based program for students who are unable to complete an internship for financial or scheduling reasons.

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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 both while they are students, and thereafter.

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.