Paralegal Class Schedule 2010

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.