Paralegal Professional Certifi - Villanova Colle

Villanova's ABA-approved Paralegal Professional Certificate Program trains individuals in legal theory, ethics, and practical skills. Offered in full-time and part-time formats, the program emphasizes practical skills, ethics, and student success, preparing graduates for careers as paralegals in various legal settings.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

Villanova's Paralegal Professional Certificate Program is an ABA-approved program that has been educating paralegals for over 30 years. It is designed to train qualified individuals in the theory and philosophy of law, the ethics of legal practice, and the practical skills necessary to assist lawyers and executives in providing legal services.

Objectives:

To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the legal system and the role of paralegals within it.
To develop students' legal research, writing, and communication skills.
To prepare students for careers as paralegals in law firms, corporations, government agencies, and other legal settings.

Program Description:

The program is offered in both a full-time day (in-person) and part-time evening (online) format. The full-time program can be completed in one year, while the part-time program can be completed in two years. The curriculum includes courses in legal writing, legal research, contract law, family law, business organizations, ethics, and intellectual property law. Students also complete a capstone project that allows them to apply their skills to a real-world legal problem.

Outline:

Program Content:

The program covers a wide range of legal topics, including:

Legal research and writing
Contract law
Family law
Business organizations
Ethics
Intellectual property law
Real estate law
Torts and personal injury law

Program Structure:

The full-time program consists of 15 courses, while the part-time program consists of 16 courses. All courses are three credits each.

Course Schedule:

The full-time program is offered during the day, Monday through Friday. The part-time program is offered in the evening, one night per week.

Assessment:

Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including:

Exams
Quizzes
Papers
Presentations
Projects

Teaching:

Teaching Methods:

The program is taught by a team of experienced lawyers and paralegals. They use a variety of teaching methods, including:

Lectures
Discussions
Case studies
Simulations
Role-playing

Faculty:

The program's faculty includes:

Jonathan Schiffman, JD: Professor Schiffman has been teaching in Villanova's Paralegal program for over 25 years and has served on the Villanova ABA Paralegal Advisory Board since 1985.
Teena M. Amador, Esq.
Matthew Carluzzo, JD: Professor Carluzzo is the Director of Villanova's Paralegal Program.

Unique Approaches:

The program has a number of unique features, including:

A focus on practical skills: The program is designed to provide students with the skills they need to be successful in the workplace.
A strong emphasis on ethics: The program emphasizes the importance of ethical behavior in the legal profession.
A commitment to student success: The program's faculty and staff are committed to helping students succeed.

Careers:

Career Paths:

Graduates of the program are prepared for careers as paralegals in a variety of settings, including:

Law firms
Corporations
Government agencies
Non-profit organizations

Opportunities:

The program provides students with a number of opportunities to network with potential employers. The program also has a strong alumni network that can help graduates find jobs.

Outcomes:

Graduates of the program have a high success rate in finding employment as paralegals. Many graduates go on to successful careers in the legal profession.

Tuition $9,225 for online evening cohort ($615 per course) $8,625 for in-person daytime cohort ($575 per course) Books and parking are additional.