COURSE QUICK FACTS
| Upcoming Sessions | Class Times | Location | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD - Fall 2017 | 9am to 5pm Saturday and Sundays | Canisius College Campus | $1289 |
*Registrations should be placed 3 weeks prior to the course. All seminars are based on enrollment. If sufficient enrollment is not achieved the seminars are cancelled or rescheduled. Please inquire with Canisius CPD staff to discuss payment options.
Course Overview*
Paralegalism is one of the fastest growing careers in the country and those individuals possessing a certification are in demand more than ever. This intensive, nationally acclaimed program is designed for beginning as well as advanced legal workers.
This is a practice-oriented course that offers instruction on how to work as a full-time or part-time paralegal, or how to open your own freelance business. This program will help students increase their office’s efficiency, productivity, and billable hours as well as learn new skills critical to succeed in the industry. There are no prerequisites other than a high school diploma (or GED).
*Information from the Center for Legal Studies
Benefits
Students will be trained to:
- Assist trial attorneys
- Interview witnesses
- Conduct legal research
- Investigate complex fact patterns
- Develop an understanding of legal jargon and concepts
- Prepare cases for courtroom litigation
Who Should Attend
Anyone considering or pursuing a career in the legal system.
Expectations
Successful graduates will be awarded a Certificate of Completion from Canisius Center for Professional Development. To receive a Certificate, students must pass six quizzes, successfully complete five legal document writing assignments and attend at least 80% of the classes.
Instructor
The course will be taught by local attorney. The certification course is coordinated with our education partner, The Center for Legal Studies
Required Text
All course materials can be purchased on your own or directly through the Center for Legal Studies website.
- Paralegal Certificate Course© Workbook, by Margaret J. Kirk
- Legal Document Preparation Manual for the Paralegal Certificate Course
- Paralegal Career for Dummies, by Scott and Lisa Hatch
- Introduction to Paralegalism, 7th Edition by William Statsky
- Federal Civil Rules Booklet
- A Uniform System of Citation (aka “The Bluebook”), most recent edition
- WESTLAW online legal research access
Click Here to go to the CLS Online Store
The Paralegal Exam
The CPD does not assist in registering you for the paralegal exam itself. Click here for more information about the exam or feel free to ask your instructor about registering for the exam.
Make Up Classes
Due to the timely structure of our course, missing any class is highly discouraged.
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