Personal Injury
& Torts
ADVANCED COURSE
FOR THE INCARCERATED
Personal Injury
& Torts
ADVANCED COURSE
FOR THE INCARCERATED
Personal Injury & Torts

ADVANCED COURSE

FOR THE INCARCERATED
Blackstone’s correspondence Personal Injury and Torts advanced paralegal course for the incarcerated covers essential topics paralegals need to know if they plan to work in tort law or the personal injury field. This print-based correspondence course explores the role of a paralegal related to personal injury and tort cases. It addresses the skills necessary to become an effective paralegal during the discovery and review of medical records, and during the tort litigation process before and after trial. The accompanying e-textbook, Personal Injury and the Law of Torts presents substantive torts topics and contains expanded coverage of medical malpractice and an enhanced treatment of ethics. It also presents the legal terms of torts and personal injury law, definitions of the various types of torts and the defenses a defendant can raise to each and receive instruction in drafting documents commonly used in this area of law.

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.
  • Nationally and Regionally accredited, 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

  • Define tort law and list its categories and purposes
  • Explain the role of foreseeability in tort law
  • Explain the difference between battery and assault
  • Define and explain strict liability
  • Identify the elements and defenses of negligence
  • Discuss the role of products liability in the media
  • Define and identify torts against and within the family and torts connected to the land
  • Explain defamation and related terms
  • Discuss misrepresentation, tortious interference, and tort defenses
  • Define workers’ compensation and identify covered diseases and injuries

BOOK INCLUDED IN YOUR PERSONAL INJURY & TORTS ADVANCED COURSE

Personal Injury and the Law of Torts for Paralegals

by Emily Lynch Morissette

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.

TUITION

FULL PAYMENT

$ 455 One Time Payment
  • Faster completion time
  • Total $455

PAYMENT PLAN I

$ 59 Monthly
  • Monthly payment option
  • $160 down, 5 monthly payments of $59, total $455
  • 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. Student’s 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

"A great use of time and being productive. Rebranding myself as a professional through education degrees and certificate diplomas. Life changing."
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"Education has the power to put your aspirations and dreams into a realistic framework of unlimited opportunities. Blackstone makes it a reality."
"A great use of time and being productive. Rebranding myself as a professional through education degrees and certificate diplomas. Life changing."
" Real estate law is a great course to take if you plan on dealing with real estate investing or any area of real estate upon release from prison"
"Education has the power to put your aspirations and dreams into a realistic framework of unlimited opportunities. Blackstone makes it a reality."

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 nationally accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), and regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools. 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 $160.00 down payment & 5 monthly payments of $59.00.
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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