Paralegal Certificate Courses©

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 from 2010 to 2020 by 18%. 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:

·	Draft legal documents including memoranda, motions, and appellate briefs
·	Perform legal research and writing
·	Interview clients and witnesses
·	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.

Top 5 reasons to enroll in our courses:

Affordable programs
Flexible course schedules
Certificates awarded by accredited colleges and universities
Courses are taught by practicing lawyers and paralegals
Legal Education is our specialization!

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Professional certificate awarded by Montana State University Billings.

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You may register online at MSU Billings Outreach or by phone at 1-800-708-0068 or 1-406-896-5890.

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Class Schedule & Course Details

Live Lecture formats
(Classes will be held for six weekends on Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00am to 5:00pm)
Schedule
Spring 2013 Session:
February 16, 2013 – March 24, 2013

Summer 2013 Session:
July 13, 2013 – August 18, 2013

Fall 2013 Session:
September 7, 2013 – October 13, 2013

Online Lecture formats

(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 can begin their selected course study with any online session offered.)

IMPORTANT: 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 can begin their selected course study with any online session offered.

Schedule

Session I:
January 14, 2013 – March 1, 2013

Session II:
March 11, 2013 – April 26, 2013

Session III:
May 6, 2013 – June 21, 2013

Session IV:
July 1, 2013 – August 16, 2013

Session V:
August 26, 2013 – October 11, 2013

Session VI:
October 21, 2013 – December 6, 2013

DVD and Text-only Lecture formats

(The DVD and Text-only formats are independent studying formats for which students are allowed 1 year to complete and submit all coursework and materials. These formats are ongoing, and a student can register and begin anytime.)
Required Textbooks* (for the Live, Online, and Text-Only formats)

Paralegal Career for Dummies by Scott and Lisa Hatch
Introduction to Paralegalism 7th Edition by William Statsky
Federal Civil Rules Booklet
Sample Pages: Illustrations of Organization and Research Techniques in West Group Publications 4th Edition by West Group
A Uniform System of Citation (aka “The Bluebook”) most recent edition
WESTLAW Legal Research Access (recommended, but not required, for the Text-Only format)

This book is recommended:

Oran’s Dictionary of the Law 4th Edition

NOTE: WESTLAW online legal research access is required for the Live Lecture, Online Lecture and DVD formats.
Required Textbooks* (for the DVD format)

Paralegal Procedures and Practices by Scott and Lisa Hatch
A Paralegal Primer 3rd Edition by Scott and Lisa Hatch
Paralegal Career for Dummies by Scott and Lisa Hatch
Federal Civil Rules Booklet
Sample Pages: Illustrations of Organization and Research Techniques in West Group Publications4th Edition by West Group
WESTLAW Legal Research Access

This book is recommended:

Introduction to Paralegalism 7th Edition by William Statsky
Oran’s Dictionary of the Law 4th Edition
Uniform System of Citations most current edition

* All textbooks and resources can be purchased through the Center for Legal Studies by calling 1-800-522-7737, or by ordering online by going to www.legalstudies.com. WESTLAW access is subject to terms and conditions. Availability, prices and required textbooks are subject to change.