CIVIL LITIGATION

ADVANCED COURSE

CIVIL LITIGATION

ADVANCED COURSE

FOR THE INCARCERATED
FOR THE INCARCERATED

CIVIL LITIGATION

ADVANCED COURSE

FOR THE INCARCERATED

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Blackstone’s Civil Litigation advanced paralegal course for the incarcerated contains a balanced mix of legal theory and practical legal skills designed to inform and challenge students. It addresses the skills needed to become an effective paralegal from the first contact with the client, through trial and post-judgment. Inmates gain a deeper understanding of the litigation process, including the relevant rules and procedures, and the role a paralegal plays in a litigation trial. The textbook, Fundamentals of Litigation for Paralegals presents thorough coverage of the entire litigation process, including information on e-Discovery and the use of social media in litigation, recent supreme court cases and developments intertwined with the presentation of procedural rules, and realistic examples of motions, pleadings, and discovery requests. Blackstone’s advanced paralegal print-based correspondence course includes the legal terms of litigation, tips on drafting documents commonly used in litigation, and popular alternatives to litigation.
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FREEDOM THROUGH EDUCATION

  • Research shows that continuing education improves self-esteem and self-worth.
  • All materials needed to successfully complete Blackstone’s Advanced Paralegal courses is provided, including a soft-covered commercial textbook and an accompanying study guide.
  • Students may qualify for earned time – consult with the correctional facility’s education director for eligibility.
  • Gaining knowledge and developing skills increases opportunities for gainful employment upon release.
  • Students access the instructor by using the “Request for Consultation” forms located in the back of their study guides. Sponsors can email info@blackstone.edu with any questions on behalf of the student.
  • Accredited by the DEAC and MSA, Blackstone Career Institute strives to achieve the highest standards of school performance and student results along with compliance to all agency Standards and Code of Ethics. This is your assurance that we provide our students a quality education.
*These certificate courses have been designed for the purpose of professional growth, personal enrichment and continuing education. However, they are separate from our Pennsylvania licensure and accreditation.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

  • To describe the basic civil litigation process.
  • To identify skills of a litigation paralegal and tasks performed by a litigation paralegal.
  • To describe the various courts within the federal and state court systems.
  • To define and identify types of jurisdiction.
  • To identify the paralegal’s role in the case investigation and the gathering of evidence.
  • To define and describe the responses to the initial pleading.
  • To outline the steps involved in drafting, serving, and amending the complaint.
  • To explain the procedures for making and opposing a motion.
  • To describe the paralegal’s role in the discovery process.
  • To compare and contrast the different types of depositions.
  • To describe the advantages and disadvantages of interrogatories.
  • To describe the duties a litigation paralegal might perform regarding settlement.
  • To describe the litigation paralegal’s function at trial.
  • To explain how to draft the appellate brief.
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BOOK INCLUDED IN YOUR CIVIL LITIGATION ADVANCED COURSE

Aspen Custom Publishing Series Fundamentals of Litigation for Paralegals Seventh Edition by Marlene A. Maerowitz and Thomas A. Mauet for the Correspondence Civil Litigation Advanced Course for the incarcerated

Fundamentals of Litigation for Paralegals

by Marlene A. Maerowitz and Thomas A. Mauet

Blackstone’s Advanced Paralegal Certificate Program include all materials needed: a commercial textbook and an accompanying study guide. This material is mailed the following business day after the student has enrolled. It is shipped via U.S.P.S. with tracking.
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TUITION

FULL PAYMENT

$ 455 One Time Payment
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  • Total $455
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PAYMENT PLAN I

$ 69 Monthly
  • Monthly payment option
  • $150 down payment, 4 monthly payments of $69, final payment of $29, total $455
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  • Pay using your credit or debit card! We accept Visa, Discover, Master Card and American Express cards.
  • Blackstone has a long history of providing high quality, affordable and accessible education to incarcerated individuals. We believe in freedom through education evidenced by thousands of our incarcerated students and graduates who have changed their lives by choosing to take a course with Blackstone Career Institute.
    • BCI Payment Plans Our all-inclusive online certificate programs offer payment plans with no interest.
    • Sponsorship You can support an incarcerated individual’s educational goals by enrolling them in any of our Advanced Paralegal Courses. Students can take more than one course at a time. As their sponsor, you will have access to the student’s account information once they are enrolled. If you have questions about becoming a sponsor, please email us at info@blackstone.edu
  • Refund Policy At Blackstone, our student service team focuses on student satisfaction. However, if you choose not to continue your studies we offer a refund policy. Cancellations within the first 5 days of enrollment receive a full refund. After the first 5 days your refund amount is based on tuition collected, lessons completed and enrollment date. Learn more about our refund policy.

WHAT OUR GRADUATES SAY

“Blackstone offers perpetual insight and perspective in the world of legal studies. Thank you for opening the door.”
P. Nova BCI Graduate
"...Through the criminal law course, I was able to obtain significant insight and knowledge of the legal system, with this information I was able to get some relief and soon released from custody. .."
C. Jackson BCI Graduate
“I would recommend this Blackstone course to anyone wanting to learn how to research information and how to find crucial details in a large amount of information.”
B. Sankey BCI Graduate
“Blackstone offers perpetual insight and perspective in the world of legal studies. Thank you for opening the door.”
P. Nova BCI Graduate
"...Through the criminal law course, I was able to obtain significant insight and knowledge of the legal system, with this information I was able to get some relief and soon released from custody. .."
C. Jackson BCI Graduate
“I would recommend this Blackstone course to anyone wanting to learn how to research information and how to find crucial details in a large amount of information.”
B. Sankey BCI Graduate

FAQs

Sponsors can enroll an incarcerated individual into the program by clicking here or calling our student service center Monday – Thursday from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST at 800.826.9228. Blackstone has open-enrollment, so sponsors can enroll the student in the course anytime, 24/7/365.

To qualify for admission, an applicant must meet the following:

  • Complete BCI’s Enrollment Agreement for admission. The agreement outlines the obligations of Blackstone and the student. The required down payment must be submitted at time of enrollment.
  • Submit information on high school completion. All students are required to have a High School Diploma or GED Equivalency Certificate to enroll in a Blackstone program. Physical or electronic evidence of this credential must be submitted to the school.
  • Once Blackstone has received and reviewed the agreement, the accepted applicant will receive a welcome letter with instructions on how to begin their course.

Yes. Blackstone Career Institute is accredited by Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), Washington, D.C and Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools, Philadelphia, PA. Accreditation assures the public that our curriculum, faculty, administrative procedures and polices meet the accrediting agencies’ exceptionally high standards. To better understand the value of accreditation, read this document published by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

You can choose to pay the $455 tuition in full. Or, we offer a payment plan with a 100% approval rate for our Advanced Paralegal courses—you will pay a $150.00 down payment, 4 payments of $69.00, and a final payment of $29.00.

Students enrolled in an Advanced Course receive once shipment which includes a commercial textbook along with a Blackstone Study Guide. This shipment is sent with tracking through the United States Postal Service. Typical Shipping Time is 7-10 business days.

One of the major advantages in taking a Blackstone course is that students can work at their own pace. Many students complete in 3 months, and some take the full 6-month time allotted.

We are aware that incarcerated students may be transferred to other facilities or be released during their enrollment with Blackstone. The student and/or sponsor should contact Blackstone as soon as possible to notify of an upcoming transfer or release. This will allow the school to update records, hold material if needed, and send any remaining course material to the new location.

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