The Paralegal Certificate Program

The Paralegal Certificate Program
Continuing Education at Kennesaw State University
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
The Paralegal Certificate Program has been well-respected
since 1985 and enjoys a 95% completion rate. The demand
for paralegals has risen dramatically over the last decade.
More paralegals than ever before are being employed by
law offices, banks, government agencies, corporations and
real estate firms. Working under an attorney’s supervision,
paralegals pursue research, conduct interviews, prepare
documents, and perform investigations. The United States
Department of Labor has rated the paralegal profession
as one of the fastest growing professions in the nation.
Kennesaw State University’s paralegal program is carefully
planned to train paralegals to work with local attorneys,
and is recognized by the Cobb County Bar Association.
The focus of KSU’s training is to blend analytical legal
skills with practical knowledge and application of the law.
Program completion will prepare students starting a legal
career to meet the highest professional standards. See course
listing and requirements below. For additional information
and course schedules, see www.kennesaw.edu/ConEd.
REQUIRED CLASSES:
Introduction to the Law
Bankruptcy and Collection Law
Civil Litigation I
Civil Litigation II
Contracts and Corporations
Criminal Law
Estate Planning and Probate
Family Law
Law Office Management
Legal Research and Writing I
Legal Research and Writing II
Real Estate Law
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ELECTIVE CLASSES:
Criminal Law II
An introduction to substantive and constitutional law that includes citizen’s
rights, functions of courts, admissible evidence, and investigative techniques.
Emphasis is placed on the practical uses in assisting defense attorneys.
Learning Outcomes:
• Identify constitutional law issues regarding search and seizure, arrest,
confessions, etc.
• Learn procedures for identifying whether crime or tort or both have been
committed.
• Learn procedural issues re: arrest warrants, probable cause hearings,
grand juries, trial issues, etc.
Taught by Dana Norman and Mazi Mazloom, attorneys
18 hours, 1.80 CEU • $199 • May, October
Text: GA Law Enforcement Handbook.
Ethics on the Job
This class covers integrity as Rule #1 and also includes client confidentiality,
the unauthorized practice of law, conflict of interest, as well as how to
zealously represent a client and how trust funds and client billing work.
Also reviews local ethics rules, both for attorneys and for paralegals. Guest
speakers, videos, and role plays bring the ethics rules to life.
Taught by Janice Hoover, paralegal
9 hours, 0.90 CEU • $129 • May
Text: Ethics—Top Ten Rules for Paralegals.
How to Conduct a Successful Job Search
A well-written resume and cover letter are essential tools when searching
for your next job. This six-hour workshop will help to prepare you for
this task! Please bring your current resume and we will begin redrafting
in class. In this class, you will also see you how to develop an effective,
concise summary of your work history, illustrating your strengths and career
development. Also, learn how to incorporate appropriate content and key
words while creating your document with an eye-catching format.
Taught by Patti Dietz-Selke, paralegal
6 hours, 0.6 CEU • $99 • April, August
Westlaw
Clinch your interview with Westlaw legal research skills. This 9-hour course
takes place in the computer lab and will give you the skills you need to sign
into the web-based Westlaw legal library. You will learn to research legal
cases, statutes, and regulations and shepardize cases using KeyCite.
Prerequisite: Legal Research I and ability to do an Internet search.
Taught by Patti Dietz-Selke, paralegal
9 hours, 0.90 IACET CEU • $199 • April, October
Workbooks will be provided.
Textbooks can be purchased at the KSU Center Bookstore.
Continuing Education at Kennesaw State University has been approved
as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing
Education and Training (IACET), 8405 Greensboro Drive, Suite 800,
McLean, VA 221012.
For information visit: www.kennesaw.edu/ConEd or call: 770-423-6765 or 1-800-869-1151
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