WOL-501

Interactive Online Learning that Fits Your Schedule

Washington Technical Institute understands that you have a busy schedule and that you are looking for a school that will fit into your lifestyle. Our virtual classroom helps you fit your education into your life. Our synchronous sessions are designed to help provide additional instructor-led activities and interactions to help with some of the more complex topics. No need to worry, though…if you miss a session, they are all recorded! You can connect with your instructor on questions you have at any time. 

Program Starts

This program starts every two weeks so that students can begin the program with a cohort of students starting at the same time, whenever possible. A list of start dates for 2022 can be found below: (I’ll provide this when we finalize our first official start day)

Technology Requirements

Students will need to have access to the internet as well as a computer that can work with the software used in this program. Using a Chromebook, tablet, or phone will not be possible for this program given the nature of the material. Most software used will be open-source, free downloads. However, students may need to purchase short-term subscriptions to software. The benefit of students purchasing this software themselves is that all the work they do will stay with them and they will have access to it after they complete their program with WTI. 

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Tuition Includes:

• 24/7 Access to WTI Interactive Online Classroom
• Hands-on Instruction by qualified instructors
• Audio Lectures (downloadable)
• Lifetime Career Development Guidance
• No Interest Installment Plans

Total Tuition: $599

Available Payment Options & Financing

Full Payment: $599
Payment Plan: $299.50 over 2 payments

Available Payment Options & Financing

Certain restrictions apply for students who pay for tuition via a third party, such as WIA, Vocational Rehabilitation and other funding sources. Please see the Financial Assistance page for details and other information.

One of the most important facets of the legal profession is the ability to carry out legal duties in an ethical manner. WOL-501 serves as both an Introduction to the Paralegal profession, in general, but also as an introduction to help students develop an understanding of ethical guidelines that cover efforts to regulate the profession in legislatures, courts, bar associations, and paralegal associations. This course also introduces the Legal System and the place paralegals hold in that system. It conveys its main points through thoughtful reading selections, case studies, and multiple opportunities to learn key terms through flashcards.

Course Objectives:

Throughout the course, you will meet the following goals:

• Know the 25 major ethical guidelines for paralegals.
• Explain how attorneys are regulated, including the sanctions that can be imposed for unethical conduct.
• List ways that paralegals can stay competent.
• List ways in which wrongdoing by paralegals can lead to sanctions against their supervising attorneys.
• Know the ethical rules governing misconduct by attorneys, paralegals, and clients.
• Define conflict of interest and summarize the major conflicts that can exist.
• Know the different ways in which paralegals are regulated.

Contents:

1. Ch 1: Introduction to a New Career in Law
2. Ch 2: Paralegal Employment
3. Ch 3: Assertiveness Training for Paralegals
4. Ch 4: The Regulation of Paralegals
5. Ch 5: Attorney Ethics and Paralegal Ethics
6. Ch 6: Introduction to the Legal System

Grading Scale

A = 95-100%
B = 88-94.9%
C = 80-87.9%
D = 70-79.9%
F = Below 70%

Grade Weighting

Chapter Quizzes.................70%
Final Exam..........................30%