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  • Paralegal Graduate Certificate Program - Online Format

    Program Details
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    Tuition

    The total cost for online instruction and access to the paralegal student website is $4,499 (does not include books). New books cost approximately $650; used books may be found online at a discount.

    The early registration fee is $4,299 if received by September 23, 2013.

    Refunds and Cancellations

    When enrollments are canceled in writing two weeks before the program start date, tuition will be refunded in full. When enrollments are canceled in writing less than two weeks before the program start date, tuition will be refunded minus a $375 deposit only if a replacement can be found for you. If no replacement can be found for you, no refund will be issued. No refunds will be issued on or after the start date of the program.

    Fall 2013 Calendar

    DATES  MONDAY
    6:00-9:00 p.m.         		 WEDNESDAY
    6:00-9:00 p.m.     
    October 7, 9 Required Orientation and Computer/VoIP Check; Essential Skills  Tort Law
    October 14, 16 Essential Skills  Tort Law
    October 21, 23 Essential Skills  Tort Law
    October 28, 30 Essential Skills  Tort Law
    November 4, 6 Essential Skills  Tort Law Online Exam 6-9 p.m.
    November 11, 13 Law Library Federal Civil Procedures
    November 18, 20 Essential Skills  No Class
    November 25, 27 Essential Skills  Federal Civil Procedures
    December 2, 4 Essential Skills  Federal Civil Procedures
    December 9, 11 Federal Civil Procedures Online Exam 6-9 p.m. Review for Exam 1
    December 16, 18 Exam 1 Online Exam 6-9 p.m. Essential Skills 
    December 23, 25 No Class No Class
    December 30, January 1 No Class No Class
    January 6, 8 Essential Skills  Contract Law
    January 13, 15 Essential Skills  Contract Law
    January 20, 22 No Class Contract Law
    January 27, 29 Essential Skills  Contract Law
    February 3, 5 Essential Skills  Contract Law Online Exam 6-9 p.m.
    February 10, 12  Review for Exam 2 Exam 2 Online Exam 6-9 p.m.
    February 17, 19 Essential Skills  Law Library
    February 24, 26 Essential Skills  Comprehensive Review
    March 3  Comprehensive Final Exam Online 6-9 p.m.  
         

    Note: The Essential Skills classes (in bold) are described on our curriculum page. In addition to time in the scheduled classes, students are expected to spend 10-20 hours per week doing assignments, visiting the law library, reading and using online study tools. 

    This schedule is subject to change.