CLE Freqently Asked Questions

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS REGARDING CLE SEMINARS

1. Could you give me a description of a typical online seminar?

The class is two weeks in length. You will have discussion questions, e-lectures, assignments, and readings each week covering four units for a total of 2 weeks.

2. Is it similar to following a tutorial?

No, there is an instructor who guides the class and the discussion. The instructor is available for questions any time.

3. How many hours per week online are required?

There is no set time required but plan to spend an average of 2-4 hours per week. This is just an estimate. Not all of this time is spent on the computer. You will respond to discussions on line but you can print the e-lectures and assignments. The benefit of the distance learning course is that it is available to you around the clock and you can do it when it is most convenient for your schedule. You can access the courses directly from the web site from any computer.

4. How are tests given?

There are no tests given for the Seminars. You will participate in discussion questions with your instructor and your fellow students. You will also be required to complete assignments and read material on the web sites provided to you.

5. Given that we all have different learning styles, is there a certain percentage of individuals who find themselves unable to learn in this particular environment?

Everyone is different. A distance learning seminar is intense, takes self-discipline, and requires the student to be very responsible. An employer typically will regard a distance learning student as one who shows initiative and does not require a lot of supervision. It is easy to go to a campus or building and sit for three hours a week, listen to a lecture, discuss the subject matter, and then return the next week. Studying on line take discipline, determination and independence which is recognized by many employers.

6. What is the tuition for each seminar?

Each seminar tuition is $225.00. There is a discount for American Institute Alumni, who should register by logging into the Alumni Association conference of the FirstClass network.

7. Is there a book fee?

Each Seminar fee includes the price of the reading material. It does not require a book to be purchased by the student except for the Mediation Seminar. We will provide you with the book ordering information and the approximate fee for the textbook required for this particular course.

8. What is the Seminar schedule for 2008

2008 Schedule

Jan 21- Tax Law; Legal Analysis

March 10- Administrative Law; E- Discovery; Professional Office Skills

April 21- Mediation Practice for Paralegals; Technology for Litigation Paralegals

June 9- Entertainment Law; Family Law

July 21- Contract Law; Intellectual Property Law

Sept. 15- Intellectual Property Law; Practical Skills for Litigation Paralegals; The Paralegal’s Role in Discovery

Oct. 20- International Law; Legal Writing; Ethics for Paralegals

9. What are the topics you currently offer for your CLE seminars?

We currently offer 19 different CLE seminars. We offer all 19 throughout the course of the year. Be sure to check the specific start dates as they change annually. Here is a list of seminars we offer:

Tax Law
International Law
Intellectual Property Law
Legal Writing
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
Legal Analysis
Administrative Law
Practical Skills for Litigation Paralegals
Mediation Practice for Paralegals
Ethics for Paralegals
Entertainment Law
Contracts
Family Law
Technology for Litigation Paralegals
E- Discovery
Professional Office Skills...a Survival Guide for the New Paralegal
Paralegal’s Role in Discovery

10. What do I receive upon successful completion of the seminar?

You will receive a Certificate of Completion if you complete all assignments and participate in the discussion questions. The instructor makes this determination.

This is a certificate that would signify a credential to be placed on your resume that would be recognized by the legal community at large. You can also file your completion certificate with NFPA for CLE credit.

Renee Revall Sova
Director of Advanced Specialty Programs
American Institute for Paralegal Studies
1-888-233-2019 ( office)
1-419-791-7802 ( fax)
renee.sova@americanparalegal.edu

Stretch. Specialize. Succeed.