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Paralegal Alumni Network

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:30:28 GMT

As you become a paralegal you discover that interacting with people in the legal industry provides great opportunity. One fun and interesting way to become involved and grow your career is to become a member of the Alumni Network! The Center's graduates may join the Alumni Network today and receive the great benefits listed below! Attend Career and Networking Social Events Receive Discount on CLA Review Course Contribute articles to the Center's newsletter and website Retake individual courses as a review at no charge. Receive a Recommendation Recognition Certificate awarded in your name. *We are pleased to offer free Placement Assistance services to alumni of the Center. Please note, however, the priority for service is given, by necessity, to the most recent graduates who seek help beginning their careers. Alumni of years' past may receive assistance as job requests for experienced paralegals become...

Alumni Recommendation Program

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:25:16 GMT

Help Give a Friend a New Future. As a graduate and alumni member, you can award your friends $1,000.00 towards their paralegal education at the Center. Just follow these three easy steps: Join our Alumni Network by registering here. Speak to friends about this opportunity and with their permission, submit and email to alumni@paralegal.edu and include their contact information. We will then be in touch with them and provide details regarding the paralegal profession, our programs and services, and this tuition reduction opportunity. Once they begin class, we will fund the first $500.00 of the scholarship and your friends can earn the other $500.00 by maintaining a 3.0 GPA while attending school. You will receive recognition for providing this opportunity, and your friends will benefit as they gain a legal education and the opportunity to move toward a new future. Alumni Network Members who refer students...

Financial Aid Quick Links

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:29:23 GMT

The links below are provided to assist you with the financial aid process. The first step, complete the Federal Application for Student Financial Aid (FASFA). Please be sure to enter the school code as 026047. Next, after you complete the FASFA and receive your PIN, you must complete entrance counseling before proceeding. To take begin entrance counseling, sign in to manage your direct loan. Finally, once you complete entrance counseling, stay signed in and complete the Master Promissory Note (MPR). If you need assistance, contact our financial aid department. Net Price Calculator >> Federal Application for Student Financial Aid >> Manage My Direct Loan >>

Paralegal Application Process

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:17:50 GMT

At the Center, submitting your application is a streamlined process and your Admissions Advisor is here to assist you along the way. Submit Application indicating interest in program. (Select application below) Interview with your Admissions Advisor. (May be completed on campus or online.) Sit for and pass entrance exam. (May be taken on campus or online) Prepare a writing sample describing reasons for pursuing a paralegal career. Submit enrollment documents and provide official copies of college transcript, high school diploma or its equivalent. Please Note: Students attending classes via Online Interactive Instruction™ must also provide one letter of recommendation preferably from a legal professional. When necessary a personal recommendation will be considered. Application for Admission Contact an Admissions Advisor today to discuss this process in more detail. Contact us today. ...

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Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:23:58 GMT

Online Interactive Instruction

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Outstanding Paralegal Faculty

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Online Interactive Instruction

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Faculty

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:45:38 GMT

Law Faculty Thomas Blair Swanson, J.D. Academic Dean Larry D. King, J.D. James I. Wiedemer, J.D. Aida Ziemnicki, J.D. Robert M. Freedman, J.D. Tony Hale, J.D. Harry M. Collins, J.D., M.C.L. Vy Nguyen, J.D Syed M. Ali, M.A., L.L.M. Teaching Assistant Jacquelyn Joy, J.D. David Mora, J.D Sahar Grovas, J.D. General Education Faculty Susan McGuire, M.A. Darin Baskin, Ph.D. Gretchen Havens, B.S. K. Joy Oden, B.A., M.L.A....

Which Paralegal Program is Right for You?

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:29:39 GMT

Paralegal Certificate Program

Satisfactory completion of Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
Passing score on entrance exam.

Associate of Applied Science Degree Program

Minimum of High School Diploma or its equivalent
Passing score on entrance exam.

Contact an Admission Advisor for a brochure or to schedule a tour of the Center at 800-446-6931 or james.scheffer@paralegal.edu.

Provide your contact information below to receive a free brochure.

Brochure & Catalog

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:31:58 GMT

Our Brochure and Catalog provide information about the programs and classes offered at the center. The addendum provides additional information that may not be included in our catalog.

If you're interested in touring our facility and receive a student packet, or would like to request a free brochure by mail, call 800.446.6931 or email us today.

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Tue, 20 Dec 2011 23:15:46 GMT

Our graduates are prepared and ready to enter the paralegal profession. View the courses we offer for each program...

Paralegal Course Delivery Options

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 23:11:37 GMT

TWO GREAT METHODS OF DELIVERY At the Center, you can select the way you would like to attend your classes based on your learning style, schedule, and personal needs. TRADITIONAL CLASSES. Students wishing to take paralegal courses in a traditional classroom setting can do so by attending full-time in the morning. All instruction takes place in the classrooms on campus at our facility. ONLINE INTERACTIVE INSTRUCTION.™ Evening students now have access to our paralegal classes via online instruction. What we offer is not your typical online instruction. At the CENTER, we have designed our online classes to include live, interactive teaching sessions. Utilizing the latest in distance education technology, your paralegal education comes alive and allows you to discuss, in real-time via webcam, topics, issues, questions and assignments with your instructor and fellow students.* Approval by the American Bar Association requires meeting high standards. In an...

Graduation

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 23:06:46 GMT

Students graduate from the Center once they have completed their full course of study and have met all requirements. Graduates are immediately eligible for all graduate benefits such as job placement assistance, joining the Center's Alumni Network and many professional paralegal associations, and sitting for the Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) exam.

Commencement ceremonies are held bi-annually and recognize the accomplishments and successes garnered during a student’s course of study. During commencement, students who have met their graduation requirements receive their Paralegal Certificate or Associate of Applied Science Degree along with Honor Certificates and certificates of induction into Lambda Epsilon Chi, the national paralegal honor society sponsored by the American Association for Paralegal Education.

Honor Certificate

The Honor Certificate is the highest academic honor awarded at the Center. Students who achieve 100% attendance and a 4.0 GPA at the completion of their program will receive an Honor Certificate issued by the Center to signify excellence in all areas.

Honor Certificates are announced at the graduation ceremony. Students must be present at the ceremony to receive their award.

National Honor Society

Lambda Epsilon Chi (LEX) is a national honor society established by the American Association for Paralegal Education. The purpose of LEX is to recognize persons who have demonstrated superior academic performance.

Induction into LEX requires completion of all coursework with 95% classroom attendance and a 3.7 GPA.

Paralegal Career Placement

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 23:04:12 GMT

The Center is committed to providing its students with excellent paralegal programs and outstanding instruction. Additionally, the Center is dedicated to supporting its students before, during and after their enrollment. That is why we offer placement assistance to our graduates as they enter the legal profession. Placement Assistance Successful job placement assistance is an important factor to review when selecting a paralegal program. The Center's Placement Director provides assertive, professional and high quality services that help graduates of our programs begin their careers in law firms, corporations, government agencies, real estate agencies, financial institutions, etc. As the job market continues to be competitive, employers seek qualified candidates by contacting our placement office. Students preparing to graduate may request the Placement Director's assistance. Resumes are fine-tuned, interviewing skills are polished, and upon agreement...

Associate Degree

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:49:18 GMT

The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Paralegal Studies provides comprehensive preparation for a paralegal career. Students must hold a minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent in order to be accepted into this program. It provides a practical and intense study of a variety of areas of law and completes this experience through an offering of general education classes. Students may complete their degree in as little as 15 months by attending full-time morning classes or 21 months in the evening online classes. The program consists of a total of 62 college semester credit hours. For more information on our Paralegal Associate Degree contact us today at 800.446.6931 or info@paralegal.edu Courses included in the AAS Degree Program ...

Paralegal Certificate

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:47:53 GMT

The Paralegal Certificate program is designed for students who have earned a bachelor's degree prior to application to the Center. This program is streamlined to provide education in the most employable and demanding areas of the law, while still offering the essential paralegal courses of study. Certificates may be earned in only 7 months by attending full-time morning classes or 10 months in the evening online classes. The Paralegal Certificate program is 30 college semester credit hours. Courses included in the Paralegal Certificate Program Introduction to Law & Ethics Interviewing and Investigation Legal Research and Writing ...

President's Message

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:46:08 GMT

Welcome to Center for Advanced Legal Studies

As a private college dedicated solely to preparing students for a career as paralegals, we are pleased that you are visiting with us.

Our goal is to teach paralegal skills, and while doing so, provide students with the experience needed to begin their legal career as a confident contributor to the success of their employer. This goal has been accomplished thousands of times over the past 23 years. It is through the ability of our graduates, and the reputation of our faculty and staff, that the paralegal community recognizes the Center as a leader in paralegal education.

As we continue this leadership role, we proudly offer you options in gaining your paralegal education. You may take your classes in the traditional on-campus environment or through Online Interactive Instruction™. Each method provides you with flexibility in your education while we continue to deliver highly credentialed paralegals to employers.

Enjoy browsing our website. I believe you will find the information important and useful as you finalize your search for a paralegal program that fits your needs, schedule, and aspirations.

Thank you for considering the Center.

Doyle Happe
President & Co-Founder

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