Paralegal Certificate Program at Marist College

1. Welcome to Marist College Paralegal Program Information Session

2. Program Features Only ABA approved Paralegal program in the Mid-Hudson Valley 60 credit certificate program – 36/general education / 24 paralegal credits Learn skills for a successful career in a law office, corporate setting, or public agency Instructors are Marist Faculty and practicing attorneys Weekend and evening formats Placement assistance and internships

3. Weekend Program Weekend Program offered at the Fishkill Center Complete in 12 months Requires - 36 transferable credits Classes meet from 9am-5pm on alternating weekends Students take 2 classes every 12 weeks Full time students in a cohort program

4. Evening Program Evening Program offered in Poughkeepsie Requirement – 36 or less transferable credits Classes meet weekdays from approximately 6:30-9:00pm 15 week semester 1-4 classes per semester

5. Admission Requirements Complete Undergraduate Application $50 application fee (non-refundable) 36 transferable college credits / 18 liberal arts Proof of Immunizations Personal Interview College Writing Proficiency

6. Tuition & Costs - Spring 2009 Tuition $475 per credit for Weekend Program / students are registered for 12 credits each semester $550 per credit for Evening Program / students can take 1-4 courses each semester Application Fee is $50.00 Books are approximately $800/program

7. Benefits of the Paralegal Certificate Quality Marist education Combines legal theory and practical application American Bar Association (ABA) approval Westlaw/Lexis computerized research New career and networking opportunities Paralegal Career Night / Workshops Ability to attend school and work full time

8. Financial Aid available Weekend students are full time and can apply for financial aid. Fill our your FAFSA online (Federal Application for Student aid Grants – Pell and Tap Student loans Payment plan Private loans