More options available for Paralegal studies
KENNESAW, Ga. (November 22, 2013) – Kennesaw State University’s College of Continuing and Professional Education has announced its longtime successful Paralegal Certificate Program has expanded by offering daytime classes beginning in January. The new class times will be from 9 a.m. to noon and will accompany the previously established evening 7 to 10 p.m. slot.
“We are excited to now offer daytime courses in addition to our previous night classes,” said Jennifer Henderson, program manager. “This will provide students a greater amount of flexible options to customize their course schedule and take classes in the order they select.”
The new class structure will offer eight of the 13 required courses per session. Classes begin every eight weeks and meet one time per week for six weeks. Day and night classes can be taken during the same session. A student who takes two courses per session on average will graduate in one year, while one who takes four courses per session can expect to finish in six months. All 13 courses must be completed within 36 months.
Required courses are Bankruptcy and Collection Law, Civil Litigation I, Civil Litigation II, Contracts and Business Associations, Criminal Law, Estate Planning and Probate, Family Law, Law Office Management, Law Office Technology, Legal Research and Writing I, Legal Research and Writing II, Overview of the Law, and Real Estate Law.
Each course is $229 plus the cost of books. Courses are taught in a classroom setting allowing for interaction with the instructor and other students. The instructor team consists of 16 high-profile attorneys and three stellar paralegals.
As an additional convenience to the students, a new on-site law library is being built at the KSU Center (3333 Busbee Drive, Kennesaw, Ga. 30144). Scheduled to open in January, the library will assist students in legal research and writing classes.
The Paralegal Certificate Program adheres to the highest professional curriculum and prepares students to work in law offices, banks, government agencies, corporations and real estate firms. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of paralegals is expected to grow 18 percent (46,900 positions) by 2020. Law firms contact KSU regularly to report job and internship opportunities. Once students have committed to a classroom program, they can join an exclusive job posting board to receive information regarding internships, part-time and full-time job openings.
“A student of the Kennesaw State University Paralegal Program began part-time employment with my law office,” said Adam P. Taylor, P.C. “I was amazed with how bright and knowledgeable she was regarding the operations of a small law office. Your institution is of great benefit to the legal profession.”
More information can be found at ksuparalegal.com or by contacting paralegal@kennesaw.edu or (770) 423-6765. Potential students are also encouraged to attend KSU’s free Career Training Expo on Thursday, Jan. 9, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The event will allow visitors the opportunity to take the first step toward a new career with several information sessions available covering multiple industries – including the Paralegal Certificate Program.
A five percent discount along with a student gift pack will be offered for on-site expo class registrations. As an extra incentive for attending, a drawing will be held for an iPad mini to one lucky winner. Registration is required to attend the free event and can be completed online at ksuexpo.com or by calling (770) 423-6765.