Blackstone Career Institute is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council, Washington, D.C., regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Secondary 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 paralegal training from home. With more than a century of expertise, Blackstone offers a committed, responsive faculty and a quality education, all at an affordable rate.
Paralegal Course Materials
Start your path to success … Obtain your online paralegal certificate! Once you enroll in the Blackstone Paralegal Training Program, you’ll receive the following paralegal course materials—all included in your tuition:
Blackstone Modern American Law Series
This 10-volume set of standard texts will become a valuable lifelong reference. Texts average 155 pages, with almost 2,150 pages in all. You’ll refer to these often in your new career!
Blackstone Law Glossary
This extra volume gives a concise definition of legal words and phrases that the law student is likely to encounter, plus the phonetic pronunciation of words—an invaluable tool when going through the Blackstone course. This will arrive with your second shipment.
Legal Research and Writing – Part 1 Study Unit
This text 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.
Legal Research and Writing – Part 2 Study Unit
Building on the information presented in Part I, this text focuses on the skills paralegals need to perform on-the-job professional legal writing. The text covers the preparation of legal letters, legal research memorandums, trial court legal memorandums, and appellate briefs.
How to Find a Job as a Paralegal Study Unit
This text provides readers with the vital information necessary to begin an exciting career in the legal field. Candidates learn about the various legal work environments and specialty areas for which paralegals are in demand. In addition, the text covers crucial information about starting the job search, guidelines for resumé and cover letter writing, and some rules for having a successful interview. Tips for succeeding on the job are also presented in this unit.
Ethics for Paralegals Study Unit
This text covers the evolution of the paralegal profession; job responsibilities; confidentiality, conduct, and ethics; working as a freelance or independent paralegal; and lifelong learning.
Access to Blackstone’s Online Student Center
Along with your traditional course items, you will gain unlimited access to Blackstone’s Online Student Center, where you can chat real-time with other students, participate in online discussions, take exams at your convenience, and receive instantaneous Grade Reports, and receive up-to-the-minute news about Blackstone Career Institute.
LexisNexis® Student Membership
Blackstone Legal Assistant/Paralegal students will receive a four-month membership to LexisNexis®, the premier online research tool of legal professionals. Learn the research skills you’ll need to perform in the workplace!
In addition, Blackstone will also provide you with:
Testing Throughout the Course
We support your success with 31 exams (approximately 120 pages in all), and six writing exercises to assist you and the Blackstone staff your understanding of the concepts.
Documents
You will receive an official transcript and a Legal Assistant and Paralegal certificate upon successful completion of the entire program. A copy of your transcript will also be on permanent file with Blackstone and is available for a nominal fee.
Ample Time to Complete Your Online Course
You have up to one year to complete the Blackstone Legal Assistant and Paralegal Program and earn your Paralegal Certificate. Take charge of your paralegal training!
Individual Grading
Your mailed or e-mailed assignments will be individually graded by Blackstone’s team of qualified instructors. When you submit your exams through the Online Student Center, you will receive an electronic Grade Report instantly.
Support
Your success is important to us! Any time you need assistance, please contact us. We will be more than happy to assist you with any questions or problems you encounter with the course materials or exams.
Affordable Tuition
Your tuition cost covers your entire program, including all textbooks, study guides, exam evaluation services, access to the Online Student Center, LexisNexis® Student Membership, and your certificate upon graduation.
Financial Assistance
Blackstone’s financial assistance programs include Military Tuition Assistance, Military Spouse MyCAA and GI Bill Education Benefits for veterans. BCI also offers its own payment plans, which are interest-free.
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