High School Diploma or
GED/High school equivalent
Blackstone’s Legal Assistant/Paralegal Certificate Program provides a structured foundation in legal studies through correspondence education.
Students complete coursework independently while building professional knowledge, critical thinking skills, and a deeper understanding of the legal system.
The Legal Assistant/Paralegal Certificate Program introduces students to the knowledge, terminology, and professional practices commonly used in legal environments.
Paralegals—also known as Legal Assistants—support attorneys by conducting research, organizing information, preparing documents, and assisting with case preparation. They play an important role in law firms, government agencies, corporations, financial institutions, and other organizations that work within the legal system.
Depending on the position, an employer will expect a paralegal to:
Like lawyers, paralegals can specialize in multiple legal areas, including corporate law, personal injury, bankruptcy, immigration, real estate, and family law.
The Legal Assistant/Paralegal Certificate Program introduces students to the knowledge, terminology, and professional practices commonly used in legal environments.
Paralegals—also known as Legal Assistants—support attorneys by conducting research, organizing information, preparing documents, and assisting with case preparation. They play an important role in law firms, government agencies, corporations, financial institutions, and other organizations that work within the legal system.
Depending on the position, an employer will expect a paralegal to:
Like lawyers, paralegals can specialize in multiple legal areas, including corporate law, personal injury, bankruptcy, immigration, real estate, and family law.
Blackstone’s Modern American Law Series
14 Volume Set
Blackstone Law Glossary
Open the Book
Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law
Nearly 2 million people are incarcerated in the United States at any given time. While circumstances vary, access to structured, career-focused education shouldn’t. Too often, it is limited, fragmented, or out of reach. Blackstone is preparing justice-impacted individuals with:
Beyond enrollment and completion, the program’s impact is reflected in how students engage with their education. Every finished lesson represents forward movement. Every completed course represents a decision to invest in the future.
“…My experience was very special, and Blackstone’s professionalism was superb. They helped with my recidivism journey, provided support, encouragement and practical assistance whenever help was needed. With the knowledge and foundation, I’ve learned from Blackstone, combined with my associates degree, bachelor’s degree and currently working on my master’s degree, the future is looking optimistic. Once I understood that rock bottom was a decision that’s the moment, I decided to stop failing and take control of my life…”
Nathan B.
Legal Assistant/Paralegal Graduate
Nearly 2 million people are incarcerated in the United States at any given time. While circumstances vary, access to structured, career-focused education shouldn’t. Too often, it is limited, fragmented, or out of reach. Blackstone is preparing justice-impacted individuals with:
Beyond enrollment and completion, the program’s impact is reflected in how students engage with their education. Every finished lesson represents forward movement. Every completed course represents a decision to invest in the future.
“…My experience was very special, and Blackstone’s professionalism was superb. They helped with my recidivism journey, provided support, encouragement and practical assistance whenever help was needed. With the knowledge and foundation, I’ve learned from Blackstone, combined with my associates degree, bachelor’s degree and currently working on my master’s degree, the future is looking optimistic. Once I understood that rock bottom was a decision that’s the moment, I decided to stop failing and take control of my life…”
Nathan B.
Legal Assistant/Paralegal Graduate
Full payment plan total costs includes $737 tuition and $150 registration fee.
12 month autopay plan requires a down payment of $59 with 12 monthly payments of $69. Total cost includes $737 tuition, $150 registration fee, and $0 finance fee.
21 month autopay plan requires a down payment of $59 with 21 monthly payments of $39 and final payment of $9. Total cost includes $737 tuition, $150 registration fee, and $0 finance fee.
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 program.
Our correspondence Legal Assistant/Paralegal certificate program offers 3 payment options:
Plan A – Pay in Full – $887
Plan B – $69 Monthly Payments – $59 down payment & 12 Monthly Payments of $69, total $887
Plan C – $39 Monthly Payments – $59 down payment, 21 Monthly Payments of $39, final payment of $9, total $887
There are 14 volumes that are mailed to the student. The payment option you choose determines the frequency of shipments. The first shipment is mailed after enrollment and down payment is received. This includes the first volume and Blackstone Law Glossary, and ensures that students have no issues in receiving materials.
Here are more details:
Plan A – Pay in Full – Three volumes are shipped to the student. Once the student completes the coursework in the first three volumes, the next set of 3 is shipped.
Plan B – $69 Monthly Payments – One volume is shipped per each monthly payment received.
Plan C – $39 Monthly Payments – One volume is shipped every two months per payment received.
Students may qualify for earned time. We recommend you consult with the Education Director at your facility for eligibility and the policies that apply in each state.
For additional information, you can check with the National Conference of State Legislatures
The Blackstone Legal Assistant/Paralegal certificate program, rich in content, is a program that on average takes students 12-14 months to complete and some take the full 2 years time allotted. While we have had some students finish the entire course in a shorter period of time, this is not the norm and it has been proven that educational retention suffers. Blackstone’s policy states that a student may not complete the Legal Assistant/Paralegal certificate program in less than four (4) months. The period begins on the date of the student’s enrollment.
We hear from many of our incarcerated graduates that they obtained paralegal positions once released. In fact, many have found positions with attorneys they met while incarcerated or during their court proceedings.
Below are links to career resources, guides for continuing education after incarceration, and a success story from a former student.
