Paralegal Certificate Course©
Now is a great time to enhance your resume, increase your earning potential, and remain competitive in this difficult job market!
There is still time to register for our Paralegal Certificate Course© offered through Montana State University Billings.
Recent numbers from the U.S. Department of Labor indicate that the paralegal profession will continue to grow in 2009 by 22%. Additionally, Reader's Digest recently reported that the paralegal profession is one of 9 recession proof careers. Our "nationally acclaimed" legal education courses specifically focus on providing students with the most affordable, flexible, and effective legal education possible to achieve their academic goals in a short time frame with minimal costs. Our paralegal and advanced paralegal courses have been developed by qualified attorneys and meet the highest standards in the US for working paralegals.
You will learn to:
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Draft legal documents including memoranda, motions, and appellate briefs |
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Perform legal research and writing |
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Interview clients and witnesses |
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Prepare a trial notebook, and much more! |
Westlaw training included and access provided for a nominal fee.
Classes are held on Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for six weekends
This course is also available online. Click Here for More Info.
Register online at MSU Billings Outreach or by phone at 1-800-708-0068 for BCCD 101 Paralegal Certificate Course.
Top 5 reasons to enroll in our courses:
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Affordable programs |
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Flexible course schedules |
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Certificates awarded by accredited colleges and universities |
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Courses are taught by practicing lawyers and paralegals |
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Legal Education is our specialization! |
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You may register online at MSU Billings Outreach or by phone at 1-800-708-0068.
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Professional certificate awarded by Montana State University Billings.
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Class Schedule & Course Details
Live Lecture
(classes will be held for six weekends on Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00am to 5:00pm)
Schedule
Fall 2010: October 16 - November 21, 2010
Spring 2011: March 19 - May 1, 2011
(No classes will be held on April 23 & 24 for Easter)
Summer 2011: June 4 - July 17, 2011
(No classes will be held on July 2 & 3 for Independence Day)
Required Textbooks*
Federal Civil Rules Booklet: Introduction to Paralegalism, 7th ed., by William Statsky;
Basics of Legal Document Preparation, by Robert Cummins;
Paralegal Procedures and Practices; and Paralegal Career for Dummies, both by Scott and Lisa Hatch.
Westlaw online legal research access is required for the live lecture format.
Online
Schedule
Fall 2010 Session I: Aug. 23 – Oct. 8
Fall 2010 Session II: Oct. 18 – Dec. 3
The online course is completed in two consecutive seven-week sessions and both sessions must be successfully completed in order to receive a certificate. Students may begin their course study during any online session offered throughout the year. Westlaw online legal research access is required for the second half of the online course format.
Required Textbooks*
Federal Civil Rules Booklet: Introduction to Paralegalism, 7th ed., by William Statsky;
Basics of Legal Document Preparation, by Robert Cummins;
Paralegal Procedures and Practices; and Paralegal Career for Dummies, both by Scott and Lisa Hatch.
*All textbooks and resources, including Westlaw, are available for purchase from the Center for Legal Studies by calling 1-800-522-7737 or by using the secure online order form at www.legalstudies.com. |
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