Paralegal Graduate Certificate Program
Classroom Option
Program Details
Fall 2013
Tuition
The total cost for classroom 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 August 12, 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
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MONDAY 6:00-9:00 p.m.
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WEDNESDAY 6:00-9:00 p.m.
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| August 26, 28 |
Essential Skills |
Tort Law |
| September 2, 4 |
Essential Skills
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Tort Law |
| September 9, 11 |
Essential Skills |
Tort Law |
| September 16, 18 |
Essential Skills |
Tort Law |
| September 23, 25 |
Essential Skills and Career Workshop |
Tort Law (Online Exam 6-9 p.m.) |
| Sept. 30, Oct. 2 |
Law Library |
Texas Procedures |
| October 7, 9 |
Essential Skills and Career Workshop |
Texas Procedures |
| October 14, 16 |
Essential Skills |
Texas Procedures |
| October 21, 23 |
Essential Skills
and Career Workshop |
Texas Procedures (Online Exam 6-9 p.m.) |
| October 28, 30 |
Review for Exam 1 |
Contract Law |
| November 4, 6 |
Exam 1 (Online 6-9 p.m.)
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Contract Law |
| November 11, 13 |
Essential Skills
and Career Workshop |
Contract Law |
| November 18, 20 |
Essential Skills |
Contract Law
(Online Exam opens April 24 at 9 p.m. and closes April 30 at 11:59 p.m.) |
| November 25, 27 |
Essential Skills |
Panel Discussion with Experienced Paralegals |
| December 2, 4 |
Essential Skills |
Essential Skills |
| December 9, 11 |
Essential Skills |
Review for Exam 2
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| December 16, 18 |
Exam 2 (Online 6-9 p.m.) |
No Class
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| January 6, 8 |
No Class |
Essential Skills and Career Workshop |
| January 20, 22 |
Legal Research |
Comprehensive Review |
| January 27 |
Comprehensive Final Exam (Online 6-9 p.m.)
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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.