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Senior Paralegal

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Senior Paralegal Certificate Program (WOL-PCP)

Duration: Self-paced
Credits: 33 Credits (1386 Clock Hours)

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The Senior Paralegal Certificate Program is a fully accredited, series of paralegal courses. The self-paced curriculum is designed to prepare the future paralegal professional with both a theoretical understanding of the world of law and the practical skills necessary to succeed.

The eleven courses in this curriculum are taught by practicing attorneys who fully understand what paralegals need to know on the job. The Senior Paralegal Certificate Program is self-paced and is normally completed in 12-months.

At Washington Tech, our goal is to fully prepare you to enter the paralegal workforce with confidence in your abilities and knowledge of the law.

Earn Your Senior Certificate of Paralegal Studies Online

Upon completion of this online paralegal program, students will be awarded a Senior Certificate of Paralegal Studies from the Washington Technical Institute.

Certification from the accredited Washington Technical Institute will signify the student's achievement in both knowledge and competence. This program is available and recognized in all 50 States.

Job Outlook for Paralegal Graduates

Excellent. There are many employment opportunities for paralegals in law firms, corporate legal departments, and government agencies. Thousands of new paralegal jobs are created each year.

Career Development and Placement Assistance. WTI provides dedicated one-on-one Career Development guidance to all paralegal graduates.

Fully Accredited Online Career School

WTI is fully accredited by the Middle States Association (MSA) Commission on Secondary Schools, one of the most prestigious accrediting agencies in the United States.

Students who graduate from Washington Technical Institute’s Paralegal certificate training program may be qualified to sit for the Certified Legal Assistant, Certified Paralegal (CLA/CP) exam given by the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA), as well as, meet the accredited business and legal course criteria required to sit for the Accredited Legal Professional (ALP) exam given by NALS. Click Here for the NALA education requirements flow chart.  Please call the Washington Tech admissions office for details.

Graduates of the Senior and Master Paralegal Certificate from Washington Tech will also meet the accredited business/legal course criteria needed to sit for the Certified Legal Assistant/Certified Paralegal (CLA/CP) exam given by the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA).

Features

Interactive Online Learning that Fits Your Schedule

Washington Online understands that you have a busy schedule and that you are looking for a school that will fit into your lifestyle.

WOLI offers daily starts, and since there is no physical classroom to attend, you can do your coursework whenever and wherever you like, 24/7, via the Internet.

Daily Start Sessions

Enroll today and start tomorrow!

Hands-on Instruction by Qualified Attorney Professors.

A majority of the paralegal instructors at WOLI are practicing attorneys with extensive knowledge in the subjects they teach.

Access to Online Legal Research Databases (over $1,000 value)

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Lifetime Career Development Guidance

As a WOLI Graduate, you will receive one-on-one guidance from a dedicated career development counselor who will help you to find the perfect job. This process will begin before you have actually finished your studies.

Your dedicated counselor will help you with the following:

  • Craft a world-class resume that is certain to impress potential employers.
  • Develop strategies for your job search that are specifically tailored to your needs and that are focused on your career goals.
  • Learn how to find job listings in your area.
  • Provide important advice and encouragement throughout your job search.

Earn up to 33 institution credits

The Washington Online Learning Institute is pleased to announce that we have entered into an articulation agreement with the University of Phoenix, one of the country's leading providers of online degrees. Under this agreement, students who take online courses at Washington Online may earn up to 30 institution credits, transferable to the University of Phoenix

Interest-Free Installment Plans

We, at Washington Online, understand that times can be tough financially so we offer all of our students the opportunity to utilize an interest-free payment plan. To find out more information check out the tuition page

Tuition

Program Tuition includes:

  • 24/7 access to Washington Tech’s Online Classroom
  • All electronic resources/textbooks

Total Tuition: $3900

Available Payment Options & Financing

Financial Aid is available for those who qualify

  • Pay in full
  • Interest-free installment plans
  • Employer Reimbursement (check with your employer)
  • Private loans & Scholarships

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Curriculum

Course Syllabus

WOL-101: Introduction to Law

This four-week introductory paralegal course is designed to acquaint the new student with the basic realities of law practice. Areas explored include different types of paralegal employment, regulation of paralegals, basic ethics, introduction to the legal system, legal analysis, interviewing, investigation, use of computers in a law office, and law office management.

WOL-201: Legal Research and Writing

Perhaps the most important skills of any paralegal are writing, analysis, and legal research. A skilled writer is an extremely valuable asset to any law office. This workshop-style course is designed to hone the student's writing and thinking skills by concentrating on the basic principles of legal writing and analysis. Students learn to use powerful research tools, including online facilities from Casetlaw® and traditional book-based methods. Students learn how to research and brief a legal issue.

WOL-301: Bankruptcy

Paralegals are in high demand in the field of debtor-creditor law. This course acquaints the student with the three most common forms of bankruptcy: Chapters 7, 11, and 13. The student learns the law of bankruptcy and develops practical experience becoming familiar with documents commonly used in bankruptcy practice. Students learn about the valuable role of paralegal professionals in successful bankruptcy practice.

WOL-401: Criminal Law

The student is introduced to the basic concepts of criminal law and is presented with some thought-provoking examples from the annals of the criminal justice system. Crimes against the person, crimes against property, legal defenses (such as the insanity defense), as well as the theory and history of criminal justice are presented together with a practical skills exploration of the criminal justice process. One of our most popular courses.

WOL-501: Ethics

Paralegals, like attorneys, must be knowledgeable of the rules of ethics. This course covers the basic principles governing the ethical practice of law for both lawyers and paralegals. Subjects explored include the unauthorized practice of law, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, paralegal-client relations, disciplinary procedures, fee-splitting, billing, advertising, and misconduct in the law office.

WOL-601: The Law of Real Estate

This course explores the theory and history of real estate transactions. Students gain a working knowledge of contracts, deeds, mortgages and title reports. The student has the opportunity to handle a theoretical real estate transaction from beginning to end. Many paralegal professionals are gainfully employed in real estate offices where they supervise closings and financings. This course is also valuable for brokers, agents, managers, and other real estate professionals.

WOL-701: Civil Litigation

The student gains a thorough understanding of the major aspects of civil litigation, managing a case from beginning to end, from client interview, through the drafting of a summons and complaint, motions, briefs, and trial preparation. The instructor takes the role of a judge. Students also learn about the history and structure of the major court systems.

WOL-801: Personal Injury Law (Torts)

One of the most important fields of paralegal employment, the law of torts and negligence, is examined in detail. The student is educated to understand the basic theory of tort law, and the process by which negligence cases are developed in preparation for settlement or trial. Subjects covered include evaluating liability, injuries, and damages.

WOL-901: Business Organizations Law

This course provides the student with a basic understanding of business organizations. Corporations, partnerships, sole proprietorships, as well as LLP's and LLC's, are compared and contrasted. Students form a theoretical corporation and prepare a number of documents including Articles of Incorporation, Partnership Agreement, By-laws, Minutes, and Shareholder's Agreements.

WOL-902: Family Law

With more than 50% of all marriages ending in divorce, the field of family law provides vast employment opportunities for the paralegal professional. This course acquaints the student with the basic areas of a family law practice: marriage, divorce, property rights, custody of children, separation agreements, and maintenance. A practical hands-on course.

WOL-903: Wills, Trusts, and Estates

This course provides a theoretical and practical understanding of the laws of inheritance and estate planning. Students prepare a will and trust and learn the procedure for probate. Estate planning, the role of the probate courts, and basic inheritance issues are explored and discussed.

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