Paralegal Studies Course Calendar

Students who register for the 45-week Professional Certificate in Paralegal Studies program are typically placed in a class (cohort) with other students who follow the same course schedule. In addition to readings and individual weekly assignments, students are engaged in online discussion and debate on case studies, legal precedence and other paralegal issues with others in their cohort. The following seven courses are covered within the 45-week program period. Each course is mentored by a leading expert in the particular legal area of the course.

Registration Deadline: Oct. 13, 2008
Program Starts: Oct. 13, 2008
Program Ends: August 30, 2009

Course Term	Course Title
Oct. 13 - Nov. 16, 2008	Introduction to Paralegalism	5 weeks
Nov. 17 - Dec. 21, 2008	Contracts	5 weeks
Dec. 22 - Jan. 25, 2009	Torts	5 weeks
	One week break:  Jan. 26 - Feb. 1
Feb. 1 - April 12, 2009	Legal Research and Writing	9 weeks
April 13 - May 31, 2009	Introduction to Technology in the Law	7 weeks
June 6 - July 26, 2009	Litigation	9 weeks
July 27 - Aug. 30, 2009	Administrative Law	5 weeks