Admission Requirements
To enroll in Blackstone Career Institute's Paralegal School, you'll need a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
To enroll in Blackstone Career Institute's Paralegal School, you'll need a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
YES, you can enroll today! Take your pick:
- Enroll online today using a credit card
- Call 1.800.826.9228 to enroll by phone with a credit card
- Print the Enrollment Agreement and mail it with your check, money order, or credit card information. (This is a PDF file, which requires Adobe Reader—a fast, free download.) Note: Your payment is required to process your enrollment.
Tuition
The tuition at Blackstone Career Institute's Paralegal School is a set fee that covers the entire paralegal certificate program, so you know exactly what your cost will be for this investment in your career as a paralegal. Your tuition fee includes all textbooks, study guides, exam evaluation services, as well as the Legal Assistant and Paralegal diploma you will receive upon completion of your paralegal training program. (To view tuition details, visit the Enrollment Agreement or the Tuition section.)
The tuition at Blackstone Career Institute's Paralegal School is a set fee that covers the entire paralegal certificate program, so you know exactly what your cost will be for this investment in your career as a paralegal. Your tuition fee includes all textbooks, study guides, exam evaluation services, as well as the Legal Assistant and Paralegal diploma you will receive upon completion of your paralegal training program. (To view tuition details, visit the Enrollment Agreement or the Tuition section.)
Credit for Previous Education
Tuition reduction will be considered for similar completed college coursework within two years preceding entrance into our program. Blackstone will determine your credit upon receipt and evaluation of an official school transcript and academic course description(s). Limitations apply.
Duration
You can progress at your own rate to earn your paralegal certificate. . . Train on your own terms! Blackstone Career Institute allows two years to complete the program. The average student takes about 15 months. (If you need more than two years to complete your paralegal certificate training, an additional six month extension is available for a nominal fee.)
Examinations and Grading
After reading each lesson, you will complete the required examination and send the answer sheet to our school in the pre-addressed envelope provided. Each examination will be hand-graded by one of our instructors. A Grade Report will be sent to you accompanied by page reference of incorrect answers. You can also submit your exams electronically in our Online Student Center. When taking your exams online, you will receive an electronic Grade Report instantly. The grading system is as follows:
Letter Grade |
Numerical Equivalent |
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94 - 100 |
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86 - 93 |
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78 - 85 |
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70 - 77 |
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Below 70 |
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See Cancellation and
Termination Policy |
Your success is important to us. If you need assistance at any time, please feel free to contact us. We will be more than happy to help with any questions you may have about the reading material or problems with any of the exams.
Course Interruption
A leave of absence (LOA), for a maximum of three months, will be granted for good cause.
A request should be made in writing to the Student Services Department. A LOA does not
extend the required time for completion, nor postpone the required payments of any tuition plan.
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Blackstone Career Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council, Washington D.C., regionally accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Philadelphia, PA and licensed by the State Board of Private Licensed Schools, Department of Education, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. BCI provides an excellent foundation for anyone interested in earning a paralegal diploma from home. With more than a century of expertise, Blackstone offers a committed, responsive faculty and a quality education, all at an affordable rate. |
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