Paralegal Studies Certificate Program
Why LIU's Paralegal Studies Certificate Program ?
With more than 30 years as an American Bar Association (ABA) approved program, Long Island University's Paralegal Studies Certificate Program will prepare you for a career as a Paralegal professional.
All classes are taught in small groups, by practicing Paralegals and Attorneys, who are specialists in their field of study.
Affordable tuition and flexible schedules, designed for adults who are serious about investing in their future.
Schedules
Our evening classes are paced to be completed in 9 months, on weekday evenings and on limited Saturdays. Our next class begins in June 2011.
Our daytime classes are designed to be completed in 3 months, during weekdays and limited Saturdays. Our next class begins in September 2011.
Admissions
All those interested in LIU's Paralegal Studies Certificate program must:
- Schedule an interview with the Paralegal Studies Program Director. Please call (718) 488-1364 or email us at scsinfo@brooklyn.liu.edu.
- Submit an official college transcript. Enrollment is limited to students with at a minimum of sixty (60) college credits.
What does a Paralegal do?
Paralegals play integral roles in companies both large and small. Public agencies, private law firms, sports franchises, entertainment companies, not for profits and many more business sectors rely on the knowledge and expertise of a trained Paralegal.
Paralegals are routinely called upon to interview clients, conduct legal research, prepare court documents such as pleadings and motions, assist in preparation of depositions and court proceedings, conduct business with attorneys, the courts, and government agencies, including law enforcement, prepare and draft wills, leases, contracts as well as documents in connection with forming various business entities (e.g., partnership, corporation, LLC).
Paralegals assume much of the work once considered the sole province of attorneys; work that requires discretion, independent judgment, strong writing ability, and an analytic approach to organizing and reviewing material. However, it is important to note that P aralegals may not provide legal service directly to the public except as permitted by law.
About the Program
Both the part time and full time curricula are taught over the course of 328 total hours. To successfully attain a Certificate in Paralegal Studies, the student must maintain a minimum of a “C” average in every class, as identified below
- Introduction to Law
- Litigation and Trial Preparation
- Legal Research & Writing
- Probate, Trusts & Estates
- Business Organizations
- Real Estate
- Contracts
- Criminal Law
- Matrimonial Law
- Ethics
- Computer Aided Legal Research
- Bankruptcy Law
- Intellectual Property
Cost
$5150. Flexible payment plans available, in addition to student loans. Student loans are offered by private lending institutions, independent of Long Island University.
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