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High School Diploma or GED/High School Equivalent
The average student completes in 3-6 months
20 Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Hours Towards Recertification
Everyone who has ever watched a crime show on TV is familiar with the modern phrasing of: You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you. The right to legal representation against criminal charges is engrained in the fabric of Americans. Blackstone’s Criminal Law advanced paralegal course introduces students to the criminal justice system and its components as well as their multifaceted role as a paralegal.
The accompanying textbook, Fundamentals of Criminal Practice: Law and Procedure presents the principles of criminal law and the paralegal’s role in criminal proceedings. This correspondence course explores the basic principles of criminal law, the types of offenses, and criminal procedure from the commission of the offense to trials and their aftermath. The prosecutor’s role in initiating cases and the role of the defense attorney in defending the accused are discussed. Along with the importance of pre-trial motions and plea bargaining, this course also covers homicide, assault and battery, arson, burglary, embezzlement and extortion.
As a practicing paralegal, you should have some knowledge in this field, yet most employers will want to see some additional education or experience before putting you to work on criminal cases. Earning an advanced certification is one way to open doors in the specialty of criminal law.
Everyone who has ever watched a crime show on TV is familiar with the modern phrasing of: You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you. The right to legal representation against criminal charges is engrained in the fabric of Americans. Blackstone’s Criminal Law advanced paralegal course introduces students to the criminal justice system and its components as well as their multifaceted role as a paralegal.
The accompanying textbook, Fundamentals of Criminal Practice: Law and Procedure presents the principles of criminal law and the paralegal’s role in criminal proceedings. This correspondence course explores the basic principles of criminal law, the types of offenses, and criminal procedure from the commission of the offense to trials and their aftermath. The prosecutor’s role in initiating cases and the role of the defense attorney in defending the accused are discussed. Along with the importance of pre-trial motions and plea bargaining, this course also covers homicide, assault and battery, arson, burglary, embezzlement and extortion.
As a practicing paralegal, you should have some knowledge in this field, yet most employers will want to see some additional education or experience before putting you to work on criminal cases. Earning an advanced certification is one way to open doors in the specialty of criminal law.
Interested in advancing your knowledge in a specific area of law? Blackstone’s Advanced Paralegal Courses are designed for both professional development and to meet the continuing legal education (CLE) needs of practicing paralegals.
If you are a Certified Paralegal (CP) through NALA, the National Association of Legal Assistants, each advanced course is worth 20 hours toward the 50 hours of Continuing Legal Education needed for paralegal recertification. Each advanced paralegal course has been reviewed by NALS… the association of legal professionals and can be applied to the five-year PLS and PP recertification.
Use of the NALA logo indicates membership in NALA and does not indicate an endorsement, approval, or recommendation of any school, education program, or training related to the qualifications for any testing or certifications provided by NALA.
Interested in advancing your knowledge in a specific area of law? Blackstone’s Advanced Paralegal Courses are designed for both professional development and to meet the continuing legal education (CLE) needs of practicing paralegals.
If you are a Certified Paralegal (CP) through NALA, the National Association of Legal Assistants, each advanced course is worth 20 hours toward the 50 hours of Continuing Legal Education needed for paralegal recertification. Each advanced paralegal course has been reviewed by NALS… the association of legal professionals and can be applied to the five-year PLS and PP recertification.
Use of the NALA logo indicates membership in NALA and does not indicate an endorsement, approval, or recommendation of any school, education program, or training related to the qualifications for any testing or certifications provided by NALA.
Blackstone’s Advanced Paralegal Courses include all materials needed: a commercial e-textbook and an accompanying study guide. Your e-book is delivered via VitalSource, one of the most popular and user-friendly e-textbook platforms for higher education. Blackstone’s Online Student Center allows you to easily access your coursework, take exams and receive instantaneous Grade Reports, chat real-time, participate in online discussions, and receive news about Blackstone.
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SELECT THE PAYMENT OPTION THAT WORKS FOR YOU
Full payment plan total costs includes $305 tuition and $150 registration fee.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
At Blackstone, we want to see you achieve your education and career goals. We firmly believe that continuing education provides the opportunity to improve your lifestyle by increasing your skill set, marketability, chances for promotion, an increase in salary, and in some cases a career transition. In order to receive the high quality education you deserve, here are some options to assist you in choosing how to pay for your Advanced Paralegal Course:
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Yes, these certificate courses have been designed for the purpose of professional growth, personal enrichment and continuing education. If you are a Certified Paralegal (CP) through NALA, the National Association of Legal Assistants, each advanced course is worth 20 hours toward the 50 hours of Continuing Legal Education needed for paralegal recertification.
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 monthly payments of $69.00, and a final payment of $29.00.
Yes, the advanced paralegal courses use e-books for convenience of studying on the go and to allow us to keep tuition costs down. Students who wish to purchase a physical copy of the e-book can simply use the ISBN number provided on our website to purchase the book through a third party like amazon or chegg.com.
Students can enroll anytime from our website 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 students can enroll in our online programs anytime, 24/7/365.
Blackstone does not offer traditional financial aid. Please view our no interest payment plan options here
Students who pay in full for their program will have access to all of their materials once enrolled. Students who enroll under a monthly payment plan will have access to a new unit every month upon making their monthly payment.
Yes. Blackstone Career Institute is accredited by Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), Washington, D.C and Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools, Philadelphia, PA. MSA and DEAC are recognized members of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA.) Blackstone Career Institute has proudly maintained accreditation since 2005. 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).
