#1 Online Paralegal Diploma Program & Training

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Blackstone’s Accredited Online Paralegal Diploma Program & Training

The main tasks of Paralegals include legal and factual research, drafting court documents and correspondence, reviewing and summarizing records, and more. Paralegals need to go to court. A paralegal needs to pay thorough attention to detail and must know English. They must have administration skills. They must have the ability to work well with others.

Our accredited online Legal Assistant/Paralegal Diploma Program & Training provides students with the foundational knowledge and skills needed in general law. Blackstone Career Institute prepares you for a career in a law firm, bank, court, government agency, or one of the dozens of organizations that depend on legal assistants/paralegals today. Our nationally & regionally accredited online Legal Assistant/Paralegal Diploma Program & Training includes the 900 clock hours of coursework needed to sit for both NALA & NALS Certification, see details below. Learn how to become a certified and accredited paralegal through our online paralegal diploma program and training, today!

Job Outlook

Employment for paralegals and legal assistants is projected to grow 12 percent from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations. Formally trained paralegals with strong computer and database management skills should have the best job prospects.

With the online Legal Assistant/Paralegal Diploma Program & Training from Blackstone Career Institute, you’ll be on your way towards earning an attractive salary. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, the top paralegal salary was over $88,000 in 2021, while the middle 50% of paralegals earned an average of $56,230.

Employment, job placement, and/or salary/salary ranges are not guaranteed to graduates upon program completion.

Become A Certified Paralegal

Blackstone’s nationally accredited online Legal Assistant/Paralegal Diploma Program & Training offers you more than the 900 clock hours of coursework needed to sit for the Accredited Legal Professional (ALP) exam and/or the Professional Paralegal (PP) certification, given by NALS, the association for legal professionals.

Blackstone Career Institute’s online Paralegal Diploma Program & Training meets the accredited business/legal course criteria needed to sit for the Certified Legal Assistant/Certified Paralegal (CLA/CP) exam given by the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA).

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.

Material Included in Your Paralegal Program

Blackstone’s Modern American Law Series

Included in your Paralegal program is Blackstone’s Modern American Law Series, developed by legal scholars and designed to provide a simple yet authoritative commentary on the law. These e-volumes provide students with the material needed to build a strong foundation in the fundamentals of the law including but not limited to, the rules of law, their origin, nature and growth. Averaging 155 pages per volume with almost 2,150 total pages, this fourteen-volume set is a valuable lifelong reference for our Paralegal graduates.

Open The Book

Material Included in Your Paralegal Program

How to Find a Job as a Paralegal Study Unit

This unit provides students with vital information needed to begin a career in the Paralegal field. Candidates learn about the various legal work environments and specialty areas in which paralegals are in demand. In addition, there is crucial information about starting your job search after graduation, guidelines for writing an effective resumé, cover letter writing, interview preparation and tips for succeeding on the job are presented in this unit.

Open The Book

Material Included in Your Paralegal Program

Ethics for Paralegals Study Unit

This unit covers the evolution of the paralegal profession; job responsibilities; confidentiality, conduct, and ethics; working as a freelance or independent paralegal; and lifelong learning.

Open The Book

Never pay out of pocket for your books. With Blackstone’s Online Paralegal Diploma Program & Training, all study material is included. See details below!

Blackstone Modern American Law Series

Included in your online Paralegal diploma program is Blackstone’s Modern American Law Series, developed by legal scholars and designed to provide a simple yet authoritative commentary on the law. These e-volumes provide students with the material needed to build a strong foundation in the fundamentals of the law including but not limited to, the rules of law, their origin, nature and growth. Averaging 155 pages per volume with almost 2,150 total pages, this fourteen-volume set is a valuable lifelong reference for our Paralegal graduates.

Blackstone Law Glossary

This glossary provides Paralegal students with concise definitions of legal terms and phrases that a paralegal is likely to encounter, plus the phonetic pronunciation of words—an invaluable tool for the Paralegal Blackstone student.

Legal Research and Writing - Part 1 Study Unit

This unit provides a solid foundation in legal research, covering an introduction to the U.S. legal system; primary and secondary sources; computer-assisted legal research; conducting, updating and verifying legal research; and legal analysis. In conjunction, students will receive access to LexisAdvance®.

Legal Research and Writing - Part 2 Study Unit

Building on the information presented in Part I, this unit focuses on the skills necessary when learning how to become a Paralegal. Students will learn how to perform on-the-job professional legal writing, along with the preparation of legal letters, legal research memorandums, trial court legal memorandums, and appellate briefs.

Lexis Advance Student Membership

13 online training sessions unlock the potential of the research tools available at lexis.com®

-Shepard’s® Citations Service

Verify the status of federal case law, case law from all 50 states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico, regulations,
and state constitutional provisions, and more

-Search by Headnote

Find an entire overview on a topic, including in-depth case discussions

-LexisNexis® Total Litigator

Presents sources used to accomplish the tasks involved in the litigation process

-Counsel Selector

Find lawyer/law firm profiles, including peer review ratings and transactional activity

How to Find a Job as a Paralegal Study Unit

This unit provides students with vital information needed to begin a career in the Paralegal field. Candidates learn about the various legal work environments and specialty areas in which paralegals are in demand. In addition, there is crucial information about starting your job search after graduation, guidelines for writing an effective resumé, cover letter writing, interview preparation, and tips for succeeding on the job are presented in this unit.

Ethics for Paralegals Study Unit

This unit covers the evolution of the paralegal profession; job responsibilities; confidentiality, conduct, and ethics; working as a freelance or independent paralegal; and lifelong learning.

Why Choose
Blackstone For Paralegal Diploma Program & Training?

Nationally & Regionally Accredited
All Materials Included
Self Paced Program – No Deadlines
Affordable – Graduate without Student Debt
Reliable Instructor & Customer Support
A Proven Track Record of Paralegal Student Success

Enroll for just $59 and save up to $228 on our online Paralegal Diploma Program & Training

At Blackstone, we offer an accredited, affordable, and convenient online Paralegal diploma program and training. With our low monthly payment options, 0% interest, all-inclusive tuition, and no hidden fees, you can graduate without student debt. Take advantage of our affordable payment options to earn your Paralegal Diploma. Enroll today!

Save On Your Tuition

Start your future today

Graduate without student debt in a year or less

Curriculum for Blackstone’s Online Paralegal Diploma Program

Our accredited online Legal Assistant/Paralegal Diploma Program & Training provides students with the foundational knowledge and skills needed in general law. Blackstone Career Institute prepares you for a career in a law firm, bank, court, government agency, or one of the dozens of organizations that depend on legal assistants/paralegals today. Our nationally & regionally accredited online Legal Assistant/Paralegal Training Career Diploma Program includes the 900 clock hours of coursework needed to sit for both NALA & NALS Certification, see details below.

Program Goals & Objectives

Blackstone’s Online Paralegal Diploma Program & Training is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions as a paralegal or legal assistant while providing a strong foundation for further training and career advancement.

Define law and identify basic legal terms
Explain legal concepts related to contracts
Identify aspects of torts
Identify legal cause, negligence, and deceit
Demonstrate an understanding of civil and criminal defamation

curriculum

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Unit 1 - Law – Its Origin, Nature and Development & Contracts

Nature of Law
Sources of Law
Classifications of Law
Beginnings of Law
Making of the Common Law
Enlargement of the Common Law
Maturity of the Law
American Development of the Common Law
History of Contracts
Offer & Acceptance
Reality of Consent
Contracts Under Seal
Consideration

Statute of Frauds & Perjuries
Capacity of Parties
Legality of the Subject Matter
Limits of Contractual Obligation
Assignment of Contracts
Joint & Several Contracts
Interpretation & Construction of Contracts
Promises & Conditions
Rules on Conditions
Impossibility of Performance
Breach of Contracts
The Discharge of Contracts

Unit 2 - Torts

Fundamental Notions
Trespass to the Person
Battery
Assault
False Imprisonment
Trespass to the Property
Excusable Trespasses
Conversion
Nature of Conversion
Particular Instances of Conversion
Legal Cause
Negligence
Deceit
The Defendant’s Wrongful Conduct
The Effect Upon the Plaintiff

Defamation
Two Species of Defamation
The Plaintiff’s Case in Defamation
The Defendant’s Response
The Response
Prima Facie Defense
Judgement & Damages
Malicious Prosecution
Interference with Domestic Relations
Interference with Contractual Relations
Interference with Business or Employment
Right of Privacy
Acting at Peril – General Principles
Liability for Inanimate Forces
Liability for Injuries from Lawful Use of One’s Land
Joint Tort – Feasors

Unit 3 - Criminal Law

The Subject Defined
The Act
The Intent
Incapacity or Limitations to Criminal Capacity
Circumstances Affecting Criminal Responsibility
Justification
Parties to Crime
Incomplete Offenses
Homicide
Assault, Battery, Mayhem
Rape
False Imprisonment
Kidnapping & Abduction

Burglary & Arson
Larceny
Robbery
Embezzlement
False Pretenses
Receiving Stolen Goods
Malicious Mischief
Forgery
Counterfeiting
Extortion
Offenses Against Religion, Morals & Decency
Offenses Against the Public Peace
Offenses Against Public Authority

Unit 4 - Real Property – Part I

Nature of Ownership
Origin & Terminology
Real & Personal Property
The Feudal System
Manors
Sources of Title in this Country
Tenures
Seisin & Livery of Seisin
Growth of Individual Rights
Estates
Fee Simple
Determinable or Base Fee
Estates Tail
Rule in Shelley’s Case
Life Estates
Restraints on Alienation

Estates upon Condition
Uses
Equitable Conversion
Remainders & Reversions
Contingent Remainders
Conditional Limitations
Rule Against Perpetuities
Application of Rule Against Perpetuities
Rule Applied to Charities
Rule Applied to Powers
Co-Tenancy in General
Tenancy in Common
Joint Tenancy
Coparcenary
Estates Arising by Marriage
Curtesy

Unit 5 - Real Property – Part II

Dower
Homestead Exemptions
Rights Appurtenant to Land
Fruits of the Soil
Waste Boundaries
Fences
Natural Rights to Land & Air & Water
Lateral & Subjacent Support
Easements Licenses
Profits
Party Walls
Rent
Covenants Running With Land
Forms of Conveyances
Surrender & Release

Delivery & Acceptance
Other Essentials to Valid Conveyance
Abstracts of Title
Covenants of Title
Recording Laws
Torrens System of Land Registration
Dedication
Public Lands
Powers
Acquisition or Transfer of Title
Forfeiture for Crime
Sales on Execution
Partition
Adverse Possession
Accretion, Alluvion & Reliction

Unit 6 - Pleadings in Civil Actions, Practice in Civil Actions, Criminal Procedures

Necessity of Pleading & Importance of Subject
History of Courts & Pleading
Course of Action
Common Law
Causes of Action
Proceedings in Other Courts & Effect of the Code on Forms of Action
Parties to Actions and Joinder of Actions
The Plaintiff’s First Pleading
General Rules of Pleading
The Defenses to an Action
Defendant’s Pleading & Rules Governing Them
The Plaintiff’s Second Pleading
Closing of Issues & Judgment
Beginning Suit
Preliminary Motions
Non-Jury Cases

Jury Trials
Opening Statements – Excluding Witnesses
Depositions
Examinations of Witnesses
Charging the Jury
Verdicts
Entering Judgment
Appeals
Introduction to Criminal Procedure
Jurisdiction & Venue
Preliminary Proceedings
Indictments
Procedure Between Indictment & Trial
The Trial
Steps After the Trial

Unit 7 - Wills and Trusts

Introduction & Classification
Descent
Distribution
Wills Defined
Origin, History & Nature of Wills
Capacities of Testators & Beneficiaries
Execution of Wills
Revocation of Wills
Republication & Revival
Lapsed & Void Legacies & Devises
Ademption
Probate of Wills

Administration of Estates
Guardian & Ward
History of Trusts
Trusts Distinguished From Other Relationships
Creation of Express Trusts
Creation of Implied Trusts
Private Trusts
Public Trusts
Trustee – Appointment, Qualifications & Powers
Trustee – Duties, Rights, Liabilities & Removal
Beneficiary – Rights & Liabilities
Beneficiary – His Remedies

Unit 8 - Partnerships & Corporations

Legal Conception of Corporation
Formation of Corporations
Irregularly & Defectively Organized Corporations
Promotion of Corporations
Subscribers & Stock Subscriptions
Corporation & State
Corporate Powers
Ultra Vires Transactions
Corporate Crimes & Torts
Directors
Corporate Membership
Rights of Stockholders

Corporate Creditors
Foreign Corporations
Partnerships – Characteristics
Creation of Partnership
Name & Property of Partnership
Partnership Liability
Duties of Partners
Remedies of Creditors
Actions Between Partners
Action Between Partners & Third Persons
Termination of Partnership

Unit 9 - Constitutional Law – Part I

Constitutions, Their Nature & Law
American Constitutions & Constitutional Law
Organization & Powers of United States Government

Relations Between Union & the States
Powers of President
Powers of Congress

Unit 10 - Constitutional Law – Part II

Constitution as a Bill of Rights
Political Privileges & Their Protection
Civil Rights & Their Guaranties
Protection of Person Accused of a Crime

Due Process of Law
Equal Protections of Law
Impairment of Obligation of Contracts
The Constitution of the United States

Unit 11 - Legal Research and Writing – Part I, by Tracey Biscontini

Introduction to the Law and the U.S. Legal System
Primary Sources
Secondary Sources
Computer-Assisted Legal Research
Conducting Legal Research
Updating and Verifying Legal Research
Legal Analysis

Graded Assignment 01: Shepardizing

Graded Assignment: Effective Legal Research Using LexisAdvance®

Online tutorial
Individual search assistance available 24 x 7 by Lexis® support personnel
LexisLearn – 11 online training modules to help you use LexisAdvance effectively

Unit 12 - Legal Research and Writing – Part II

Introduction to Legal Writing
Writing Legal Letters
Legal Research Memorandums

Trial Court Legal Memorandums
Appellate Briefs

Graded Assignment 02: Demand Letter

Graded Assignment 03: Legal Research Memorandum

Graded Assignment 04: Q & A Appellate

Unit 13 - How to Find a Job as a Paralegal

The Paralegal Profession
The Job Search
Job-Search Correspondence

Job Interviews
Succeeding on the Job

Graded Assignment 05: Resumé

Graded Assignment 06: Cover Letter

Unit 14 - Ethics for Paralegals

Tasks of a Paralegal
Attorney vs. Paralegal Responsibilities
Certification and Licensing
Freelance and Independent Paralegals
Confidentiality, Ethical Walls, and Screening

Integrity of the Paralegal Profession
ABA Model Guidelines
NALA Model Guidelines
NALA Code of Ethics
NFPA Code of Ethics
NALS Code of Ethics

Meet Your Paralegal Instructor

Jeffrey Hauck, Paralegal Consultant

MSc, MOS, JD, Ph.D (ABD)

Mr. Hauck holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree (BA) in Criminal Justice from DeSales University, a Master of Science degree (MSc) in Criminal Justice from Purdue University Global, a Master of Operational Studies (MOS) from the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, a Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree (JD) from Widener University School of Law where he graduated from the Law and Government Institute with a concentration in Constitutional and Administrative Law, and is All But Dissertation (ABD) status in a current research Ph.D program in Criminology. Mr. Hauck is a retired Municipal Police Supervisor and retired Licensed Private Detective. In addition to his position as Chief Operations Officer for Hauck Strategic Consulting (HSC), Mr. Hauck is a Field Grade Officer in the U.S. Army. Through HSC Mr. Hauck has consulted with hundreds of clients providing competent paralegal/legal-assistant services either by working with contracted counsel or in-house counsel necessary to the achievement of their individual planned success. Mr. Hauck understands that the law affects nearly every decision and action businesses and individuals make on a daily basis. As such he knows that a skilled paralegal professional can make the difference between success and failure in the legal and/or corporate environment.

We are here to help you

Upon enrollment in Blackstone’s Online Paralegal Diploma Program & Training, students will receive an email with contact information. For additional support, our student service center is available Mon – Fri to assist students. Simply call 800.826.9228 or email info@blackstone.edu.

Material Included in Your Paralegal Program

Blackstone’s Modern American Law Series

Open The Book

Material Included in Your Paralegal Program

How to Find a Job as a Paralegal Study Unit

Open The Book

Material Included in Your Paralegal Program

Ethics for Paralegals Study Unit

This unit covers the evolution of the paralegal profession; job responsibilities; confidentiality, conduct, and ethics; working as a freelance or independent paralegal; and lifelong learning.

Open The Book

Never pay out of pocket for your books. With Blackstone’s Online Paralegal Diploma Program, all material is included. See details below!

Blackstone Modern American Law Series

Included in your Online Paralegal Diploma Program & Career Training is Blackstone’s Modern American Law Series, developed by legal scholars and designed to provide a simple yet authoritative commentary on the law. These e-volumes provide students with the material needed to build a strong foundation in the fundamentals of the law including but not limited to, the rules of law, their origin, nature, and growth. Averaging 155 pages per volume with almost 2,150 total pages, this fourteen-volume set is a valuable lifelong reference for our Paralegal graduates.

Blackstone Law Glossary

Legal Research and Writing - Part 1 Study Unit

Legal Research and Writing - Part 2 Study Unit

Lexis Advance Student Membership

13 online training sessions unlock the potential of the research tools available at lexis.com®

-Shepard’s® Citations Service

Verify the status of federal case law, case law from all 50 states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico, regulations,
and state constitutional provisions, and more

-Search by Headnote

Find an entire overview on a topic, including in-depth case discussions

-LexisNexis® Total Litigator

Presents sources used to accomplish the tasks involved in the litigation process

-Counsel Selector

Find lawyer/law firm profiles, including peer review ratings and transactional activity

How to Find a Job as a Paralegal Study Unit

Ethics for Paralegals Study Unit

This unit covers the evolution of the paralegal profession; job responsibilities; confidentiality, conduct, and ethics; working as a freelance or independent paralegal; and lifelong learning.

Paralegal Resources

Network and enhance your professional knowledge. Find sites and organizations that specifically relate to paralegal careers. Learn how to become a paralegal today!

State Licensure

It is important to check with the state licensing board or similar regulatory body in the state you plan to work in

Start your Legal Assistant/Paralegal future today!

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Online Paralegal Diploma Program Tuition Rates

Blackstone Career Institute makes it easy for you to receive a quality education at an affordable price point. Everything you need to complete your Online Paralegal Diploma Program with Blackstone Career Institute is included in your tuition. Choose the payment plan that best fits your needs and learn how to become a paralegal today!

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Military Benefits

International Student Policy

Financial Assistance

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FAQs for Blackstone’s Online Paralegal Diploma Program & Career Training

A helpful resource for students interested in learning how to become a paralegal through Blackstone’s Online Paralegal Diploma Program.

Do Blackstone Career Institute offer financial assistance?

Blackstone offers 3 affordable, interest-free payment plan options but is not a Title IV school that accepts FAFSA or Pell Grants. Students may also apply for tuition reimbursement from their employer, or check with their State and Local Assistance. Learn more here

How do I enroll for online Paralegal Diploma Program?

Students can enroll anytime for Online Paralegal Diploma Program from Blackstone Career Institute’s website by clicking here or calling our student service center Monday – Friday from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM EST at 800.826.9228. Blackstone has open-enrollment, so students can enroll in our online Online Paralegal Diploma Program & training anytime, 24/7/365.

How do course materials release online?

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.

Is your school accredited?

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 policies 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).

How much is tuition for Online Paralegal Diploma Program?

Please click here to view tuition for our online Paralegal Diploma Program.

Can I use my Military Benefits?

Yes! BCI takes the confusion out of understanding military education benefits. Blackstone is proud to be named on a National list of Military Friendly Schools. With our career programs being approved by both the Department of Veterans Affairs, and The Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts Program (MyCAA), Blackstone ensures you receive the benefits for which you are eligible. Learn more here

Are there physical textbooks included in the Online Paralegal Diploma Program?

As an online school, our courses use e-books for the convenience of studying on the go and to allow us to keep tuition costs down. We do provide the ISBN information for each e-book under the materials tab. 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 seller.

What is the average completion time for students in the Online Paralegal Diploma Program?

One of the major advantages of taking Blackstone’s Online Paralegal Diploma Program & training is that students can work at their own pace. Many students complete the program in 8 -12 months. Students have up to 18 months from their enrollment date to complete and graduate from their program.

Who is the instructor for the Online Paralegal Diploma Program?

The instructor for our Online Paralegal Diploma Program & Training is Jeffrey Hauck. To learn more about Jeffrey, please click here. Students with any curriculum questions can send their inquiries to instructor@blackstone.edu .

Who do I contact if I need help?

For curriculum questions, contact our Education Department by sending an e-mail to instructor@blackstone.edu, for additional questions regarding our online programs, email student services at info@blackstone.edu.

Does this course lead to certification?

Graduates of our online Paralegal Diploma program will meet the course criteria needed to sit for the Certified Legal Assistant/Certified Paralegal (CLA/CP) exam given by the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA). Our nationally accredited Legal Assistant/Paralegal online training program includes the 900 clock hours of coursework needed to sit for the Accredited Legal Professional (ALP) exam and/or the Professional Paralegal (PP) certification, given by NALS, the association for legal professionals.

Will credits transfer to a college or university after I graduate?

Blackstone’s online programs are designed to prepare students for entry-level careers. While some schools may accept credits from Blackstone, it is at the discretion of the receiving school. Simply check with the school’s admissions office.

Do you provide job placement?

As a true distance education school, we are unable to provide job placement. We do feel confident that our online programs provide the education needed to qualify for entry-level employment. Our Career Center offers students and graduates resources to search for successful employment.

Where can I expect to find a job as a Paralegal?

Paralegals fill an assortment of positions in almost every locale in law firms and a multitude of other entities. Often, paralegals choose positions based on unique interests and skills, previous work experience, or future goals for specialization and advancement

When learning how to become a paralegal, your career could take you into a corporate legal department handling employee benefits and contracts, or have you performing necessary regulatory research and analysis. Or, you could work for a small law firm, using your knowledge of all aspects of law, or a large law firm where you will specialize in areas such as criminal law or real estate law. Organizations that employ paralegals include:

Banks; Savings and Loans
Construction Companies
Corporate Legal Departments
Court Reporting Agencies
Federal and State Banking Agencies
Insurance Companies
Internal Revenue Service
Law Firms
Legal Aid Societies
Municipal, Trial, and Appellate Courts
Private Investigators
Sheriff’s Department
Title Companies
Union

Still have questions?

Speak with a student advisor today! We are available Monday – Friday from 8:30 – 4:30 EST.

Blackstone’s Accredited Online Paralegal Diploma Program & Training

Job Outlook

Employment, job placement, and/or salary/salary ranges are not guaranteed to graduates upon program completion.

Become A Certified Paralegal

Material Included in Your Paralegal Program

Blackstone’s Modern American Law Series

Open The Book

Material Included in Your Paralegal Program

How to Find a Job as a Paralegal Study Unit

Open The Book

Material Included in Your Paralegal Program

Ethics for Paralegals Study Unit

This unit covers the evolution of the paralegal profession; job responsibilities; confidentiality, conduct, and ethics; working as a freelance or independent paralegal; and lifelong learning.

Open The Book

Never pay out of pocket for your books. With Blackstone’s Online Paralegal Diploma Program & Training, all study material is included. See details below!

Blackstone Modern American Law Series

Blackstone Law Glossary

Legal Research and Writing - Part 1 Study Unit

Legal Research and Writing - Part 2 Study Unit

Lexis Advance Student Membership

13 online training sessions unlock the potential of the research tools available at lexis.com®

-Shepard’s® Citations Service

Verify the status of federal case law, case law from all 50 states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico, regulations,
and state constitutional provisions, and more

-Search by Headnote

Find an entire overview on a topic, including in-depth case discussions

-LexisNexis® Total Litigator

Presents sources used to accomplish the tasks involved in the litigation process

-Counsel Selector

Find lawyer/law firm profiles, including peer review ratings and transactional activity

How to Find a Job as a Paralegal Study Unit

This unit provides students with vital information needed to begin a career in the Paralegal field. Candidates learn about the various legal work environments and specialty areas in which paralegals are in demand. In addition, there is crucial information about starting your job search after graduation, guidelines for writing an effective resumé, cover letter writing, interview preparation, and tips for succeeding on the job are presented in this unit.

Ethics for Paralegals Study Unit

This unit covers the evolution of the paralegal profession; job responsibilities; confidentiality, conduct, and ethics; working as a freelance or independent paralegal; and lifelong learning.

Why Choose
Blackstone For Paralegal Diploma Program & Training?

Nationally & Regionally Accredited
All Materials Included
Self Paced Program – No Deadlines
Affordable – Graduate without Student Debt
Reliable Instructor & Customer Support
A Proven Track Record of Paralegal Student Success

Enroll for just $59 and save up to $228 on our online Paralegal Diploma Program & Training

Save On Your Tuition

Start your future today

Graduate without student debt in a year or less

Program Details

Curriculum for Blackstone’s Online Paralegal Diploma Program

Our accredited online Legal Assistant/Paralegal Diploma Program & Training provides students with the foundational knowledge and skills needed in general law. Blackstone Career Institute prepares you for a career in a law firm, bank, court, government agency, or one of the dozens of organizations that depend on legal assistants/paralegals today. Our nationally & regionally accredited online Legal Assistant/Paralegal Training Career Diploma Program includes the 900 clock hours of coursework needed to sit for both NALA & NALS Certification, see details below.

Program Goals & Objectives

Blackstone’s Online Paralegal Diploma Program & Training is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions as a paralegal or legal assistant while providing a strong foundation for further training and career advancement.

Define law and identify basic legal terms
Explain legal concepts related to contracts
Identify aspects of torts
Identify legal cause, negligence, and deceit
Demonstrate an understanding of civil and criminal defamation

curriculum

Expand All +

Unit 1 - Law – Its Origin, Nature and Development & Contracts

Nature of Law
Sources of Law
Classifications of Law
Beginnings of Law
Making of the Common Law
Enlargement of the Common Law
Maturity of the Law
American Development of the Common Law
History of Contracts
Offer & Acceptance
Reality of Consent
Contracts Under Seal
Consideration

Statute of Frauds & Perjuries
Capacity of Parties
Legality of the Subject Matter
Limits of Contractual Obligation
Assignment of Contracts
Joint & Several Contracts
Interpretation & Construction of Contracts
Promises & Conditions
Rules on Conditions
Impossibility of Performance
Breach of Contracts
The Discharge of Contracts

Unit 2 - Torts

Fundamental Notions
Trespass to the Person
Battery
Assault
False Imprisonment
Trespass to the Property
Excusable Trespasses
Conversion
Nature of Conversion
Particular Instances of Conversion
Legal Cause
Negligence
Deceit
The Defendant’s Wrongful Conduct
The Effect Upon the Plaintiff

Defamation
Two Species of Defamation
The Plaintiff’s Case in Defamation
The Defendant’s Response
The Response
Prima Facie Defense
Judgement & Damages
Malicious Prosecution
Interference with Domestic Relations
Interference with Contractual Relations
Interference with Business or Employment
Right of Privacy
Acting at Peril – General Principles
Liability for Inanimate Forces
Liability for Injuries from Lawful Use of One’s Land
Joint Tort – Feasors

Unit 3 - Criminal Law

The Subject Defined
The Act
The Intent
Incapacity or Limitations to Criminal Capacity
Circumstances Affecting Criminal Responsibility
Justification
Parties to Crime
Incomplete Offenses
Homicide
Assault, Battery, Mayhem
Rape
False Imprisonment
Kidnapping & Abduction

Burglary & Arson
Larceny
Robbery
Embezzlement
False Pretenses
Receiving Stolen Goods
Malicious Mischief
Forgery
Counterfeiting
Extortion
Offenses Against Religion, Morals & Decency
Offenses Against the Public Peace
Offenses Against Public Authority

Unit 4 - Real Property – Part I

Nature of Ownership
Origin & Terminology
Real & Personal Property
The Feudal System
Manors
Sources of Title in this Country
Tenures
Seisin & Livery of Seisin
Growth of Individual Rights
Estates
Fee Simple
Determinable or Base Fee
Estates Tail
Rule in Shelley’s Case
Life Estates
Restraints on Alienation

Estates upon Condition
Uses
Equitable Conversion
Remainders & Reversions
Contingent Remainders
Conditional Limitations
Rule Against Perpetuities
Application of Rule Against Perpetuities
Rule Applied to Charities
Rule Applied to Powers
Co-Tenancy in General
Tenancy in Common
Joint Tenancy
Coparcenary
Estates Arising by Marriage
Curtesy

Unit 5 - Real Property – Part II

Dower
Homestead Exemptions
Rights Appurtenant to Land
Fruits of the Soil
Waste Boundaries
Fences
Natural Rights to Land & Air & Water
Lateral & Subjacent Support
Easements Licenses
Profits
Party Walls
Rent
Covenants Running With Land
Forms of Conveyances
Surrender & Release

Delivery & Acceptance
Other Essentials to Valid Conveyance
Abstracts of Title
Covenants of Title
Recording Laws
Torrens System of Land Registration
Dedication
Public Lands
Powers
Acquisition or Transfer of Title
Forfeiture for Crime
Sales on Execution
Partition
Adverse Possession
Accretion, Alluvion & Reliction

Unit 6 - Pleadings in Civil Actions, Practice in Civil Actions, Criminal Procedures

Necessity of Pleading & Importance of Subject
History of Courts & Pleading
Course of Action
Common Law
Causes of Action
Proceedings in Other Courts & Effect of the Code on Forms of Action
Parties to Actions and Joinder of Actions
The Plaintiff’s First Pleading
General Rules of Pleading
The Defenses to an Action
Defendant’s Pleading & Rules Governing Them
The Plaintiff’s Second Pleading
Closing of Issues & Judgment
Beginning Suit
Preliminary Motions
Non-Jury Cases

Jury Trials
Opening Statements – Excluding Witnesses
Depositions
Examinations of Witnesses
Charging the Jury
Verdicts
Entering Judgment
Appeals
Introduction to Criminal Procedure
Jurisdiction & Venue
Preliminary Proceedings
Indictments
Procedure Between Indictment & Trial
The Trial
Steps After the Trial

Unit 7 - Wills and Trusts

Introduction & Classification
Descent
Distribution
Wills Defined
Origin, History & Nature of Wills
Capacities of Testators & Beneficiaries
Execution of Wills
Revocation of Wills
Republication & Revival
Lapsed & Void Legacies & Devises
Ademption
Probate of Wills

Administration of Estates
Guardian & Ward
History of Trusts
Trusts Distinguished From Other Relationships
Creation of Express Trusts
Creation of Implied Trusts
Private Trusts
Public Trusts
Trustee – Appointment, Qualifications & Powers
Trustee – Duties, Rights, Liabilities & Removal
Beneficiary – Rights & Liabilities
Beneficiary – His Remedies

Unit 8 - Partnerships & Corporations

Legal Conception of Corporation
Formation of Corporations
Irregularly & Defectively Organized Corporations
Promotion of Corporations
Subscribers & Stock Subscriptions
Corporation & State
Corporate Powers
Ultra Vires Transactions
Corporate Crimes & Torts
Directors
Corporate Membership
Rights of Stockholders

Corporate Creditors
Foreign Corporations
Partnerships – Characteristics
Creation of Partnership
Name & Property of Partnership
Partnership Liability
Duties of Partners
Remedies of Creditors
Actions Between Partners
Action Between Partners & Third Persons
Termination of Partnership

Unit 9 - Constitutional Law – Part I

Constitutions, Their Nature & Law
American Constitutions & Constitutional Law
Organization & Powers of United States Government

Relations Between Union & the States
Powers of President
Powers of Congress

Unit 10 - Constitutional Law – Part II

Constitution as a Bill of Rights
Political Privileges & Their Protection
Civil Rights & Their Guaranties
Protection of Person Accused of a Crime

Due Process of Law
Equal Protections of Law
Impairment of Obligation of Contracts
The Constitution of the United States

Unit 11 - Legal Research and Writing – Part I, by Tracey Biscontini

Introduction to the Law and the U.S. Legal System
Primary Sources
Secondary Sources
Computer-Assisted Legal Research
Conducting Legal Research
Updating and Verifying Legal Research
Legal Analysis

Graded Assignment 01: Shepardizing

Graded Assignment: Effective Legal Research Using LexisAdvance®

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Unit 12 - Legal Research and Writing – Part II

Introduction to Legal Writing
Writing Legal Letters
Legal Research Memorandums

Trial Court Legal Memorandums
Appellate Briefs

Graded Assignment 02: Demand Letter

Graded Assignment 03: Legal Research Memorandum

Graded Assignment 04: Q & A Appellate

Unit 13 - How to Find a Job as a Paralegal

The Paralegal Profession
The Job Search
Job-Search Correspondence

Job Interviews
Succeeding on the Job

Graded Assignment 05: Resumé

Graded Assignment 06: Cover Letter

Unit 14 - Ethics for Paralegals

Tasks of a Paralegal
Attorney vs. Paralegal Responsibilities
Certification and Licensing
Freelance and Independent Paralegals
Confidentiality, Ethical Walls, and Screening

Integrity of the Paralegal Profession
ABA Model Guidelines
NALA Model Guidelines
NALA Code of Ethics
NFPA Code of Ethics
NALS Code of Ethics

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Unit 1 - Law – Its Origin, Nature and Development & Contracts

Unit 2 - Torts

Unit 3 - Criminal Law

Unit 4 - Real Property – Part I

Unit 5 - Real Property – Part II

Unit 6 - Pleadings in Civil Actions, Practice in Civil Actions, Criminal Procedures

Unit 7 - Wills and Trusts

Unit 8 - Partnerships & Corporations

Unit 9 - Constitutional Law – Part I

Unit 10 - Constitutional Law – Part II

Unit 11 - Legal Research and Writing – Part I, by Tracey Biscontini

Graded Assignment 01: Shepardizing

Graded Assignment: Effective Legal Research Using LexisAdvance®

Unit 12 - Legal Research and Writing – Part II

Graded Assignment 02: Demand Letter

Graded Assignment 03: Legal Research Memorandum

Graded Assignment 04: Q & A Appellate

Unit 13 - How to Find a Job as a Paralegal

Graded Assignment 05: Resumé

Graded Assignment 06: Cover Letter

Unit 14 - Ethics for Paralegals

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13 online training sessions unlock the potential of the research tools available at lexis.com®

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