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Paralegal ProgramLegal Training Since 1890Hundreds of thousands of inmate students have changed theirlives by taking a paralegal course through Blackstone.Blackstone Career Institute is theoldest distance learning school in thecountry providing quality educationfor over 125 years.In fact, inmates from 1,800 facilities acrossthe nation have turned to Blackstone toimprove their lives. Our paralegal programprovides an opportunity to learn the law,help others, and increase earning potentialnow and in the future. Contuining educationshows the parole board that they have beenworking hard on a positive endeavor. Offenders may qualify for earned time - consult withthe education director for eligibility and thepolicies that apply to your state. Whateverthe reason for enrolling, now is the time tobegin!Blackstone makes it easy for students tocomplete the Paralegal program entirely bymail without computer or Internet access: S tudents receive everything theyneed for their program by mail. S tudents may mail their exams to usfor grading and receive grade reportsback on their progress. Handwritten correspondence and homework assignments are acceptable.

Program OverviewStudents receive pre-addressed envelopes with each Study Package.Study Package 1Study Package 8Volume I Modern American Law: Law-Its Origin,Nature and Development & ContractsLesson 1Introduction to LawLesson 2Contracts: An IntroductionLesson 3Contractual LawLesson 4Types of ContractsVolume VIII Modern American Law: Partnershipsand CorporationsLesson 22 Private Corporations, Part ILesson 23 Private Corporations, Part IILesson 24 PartnershipsStudy Package 2Volume IX Modern American Law: Constitutional Law–Part ILesson 25 Definitions and General PrinciplesLesson 26 Organization and Power of the United StatesGovernmentVolume II Modern American Law: TortsLesson 5Torts: An IntroductionLesson 6NegligenceLesson 7Defamation and DamagesLesson 8Right of Privacy and Relationships Blackstone Law GlossaryStudy Package 3Volume III Modern American Law: Criminal LawLesson 9Crimes, Intent, and Criminal CapacityLesson 10 Burglary, Arson, and Offenses Against PropertyStudy Package 4Volume IV Modern American Law: Real Property–Part ILesson 11 Real and Personal Property: Introductionand HistoryLesson 12 Conversion, Remainders, and PerpetuitiesStudy Package 5Volume V Modern American Law: Real Property–Part IILesson 13 DowerLesson 14 Licenses, Titles, Covenants, and PowersStudy Package 6Volume VI Modern American Law: Pleadings andPractice in Civil Actions, Criminal ProcedureLesson 15 Pleadings in Civil ActionsLesson 16 Pleadings in Civil Actions (continued)Lesson 17 Practice in Civil ActionsLesson 18 Criminal ProcedureStudy Package 7Volume VII Modern American Law: Wills and TrustsLesson 19 An Introduction to WillsLesson 20 How Wills May be RevokedLesson 21 An Introduction to Trusts Merriam-Webster Dictionary of Law(must be financially and academically current to receive)Study Package 9Study Package 10Volume X Modern American Law: Constitutional Law–Part IILesson 27 Constitutional Guaranties ofFundamental RightsStudy Package 11Volume XI: Legal Research and Writing Study UnitLesson 28 Legal Research and Writing–Part IStudy Package 12Volume XII: Legal Research and Writing Study UnitLesson 29 Legal Research and Writing–Part IIStudy Package 13Volume XIII: How to Find a Job as a Paralegal Study UnitLesson 30 Employability SkillsStudy Package 14Volume XIV: Ethics for Paralegals Study UnitLesson 31 Ethics for ParalegalsGraduationPackageOfficial TranscriptBlackstone Career Institute CertificateWriting to Win: The Legal Writer (mailed separately)B.C.I. reserves the right to change its program content at any time.

Program ComponentsModern American LawTen volumes based on the historic ModernAmerican Law series provide an overviewof the evolution of the legal system in theU.S. and a thorough background in thebasics of the law. Books average 155 pageswith almost 2,150 pages in all.Blackstone Law GlossaryThis extra volume gives concise definitionsof legal terms and phrases that the paralegal student is likely to encounter, plus thephonetic pronunciation of all words—avaluable asset to keep as a reference.Additional Blackstone Study UnitsIn addition to the ten-volume ModernAmerican Law series, students will receivefour more exclusive Blackstone studyunits to guide them through their studies:Legal Research and Writing—Parts I andII, How to Find a Job as a Paralegal, andEthics for Paralegals.Thorough TestingThirty one exams and six assignments assist us in assessing students’ understandingof the concepts taught.Ample TimeStudents may finish as quickly as 4months, or use the two full years they arepermitted to complete the program. Oneadditional six month extensions is available for a nominal fee.Getting StartedBlackstone makes every effort to accommodate the enrollment ofincarcerated students in our Paralegal Certificate Program. Our program uses soft-covered books and materials that are approved bymost facilities. No computer access, proctors, or instructors are required tocomplete the program.It is important to understand, however, that it remains the responsibility ofthe prospective student to be aware of his or her facility’s own rules, regulations and policies regarding enrollment. Failure by the student to properlyabide by his or her facility’s rules may result in returned shipments to Blackstone. The student will be responsible for the cost to re-ship materials.Please check the following information before submitting an Enrollment Agreement to Blackstone: The student’s facility allows participation in educational Affordable TuitionTuition cost covers the entire programincluding all textbooks, study guides, examand homework evaluation, and the certificate. The tuition fee can be found on theEnrollment Agreement. Blackstone offers aninterest-free, low monthly payment plan tohelp students finance their education.Graduation DocumentsUpon successful completion of the entire program, students receive an officialtranscript and certificate. A copy of thetranscript will be on permanent file andavailable at a nominal fee. correspondence programs. The student has received approval from his or her Education Department or Warden (if necessary). Tuition payments have been arranged, either throughthe student’s account or a sponsor’s account. The student has researched whether or not his or herfacility allows for payment plans. If the student needs to pay in full, he or she has confirmedwith the facility that all books can be shipped at once. The student has researched whether there are limitationson the number of books/materials he or she can receive atone time. The student has asked whether the shipment of educational materials into his or her facility requires additional approval or documentation. The student knows whether the educational materialscan be shipped directly to him or her or if a third partyrecipient at the institution is required. The Student has asked whether Blackstone’s readilyidentifiable padded envelopes addressed to him or herare acceptable or whether the institution requires special packaging such as cardboard only. The address on the Enrollment Agreement providesadequate information to get shipments to the student."Blackstone's Paralegal program gaveme a direction in life; a sense of accomplishment. I would recommend it toanyone interested in the field."-Vincent E.

Frequently Asked Questions from Prospective StudentsWhat’s important whenyou’re choosing a school?How long does it take tocomplete the program?This is a question that many sponsors and prospective students ask.Selection of a program and a schoolare typically based on three factors:personal interest, accreditation, andprograms that qualify graduates tosit for certification. You can be confident in choosing Blackstone becauseour school is nationally and regionally accredited, and our 915 clockhour program meets the educationrequirements given by the NationalAssociation of Legal Assistants (NALA)as well as NALS.the association forlegal professionals. These credentialsensure that our school meets qualityeducation and business standards.Our average student takes between12 and 15 months.* Some completein less time and others take longer.This is one of the major advantages ofstudying independently—you set thepace.I’ve never taken acorrespondence program.How does it work?Correspondence, also called distanceeducation, is a method of learningwhich brings the study materials andthe student together in the student’sown environment or in your case, facility. After you enroll in the program,everything you need to complete theprogram will be sent to you in monthly shipments. You study at your ownpace on the schedule you set. Youinteract with the school and our staffusing the mail system. After readingeach study unit, students then complete the required exams and mail theanswer sheets to our office in pre-addressed envelopes. Grade reports arereturned to you accompanied by pagereferences for incorrect answers.What is required to graduateand get my certificate?You must satisfactorily complete all31 exams and 6 required homeworkassignments as well as have your account paid in full to graduate. Our staffis available through written correspondence to provide whatever supportyou may need to meet this goal. Astudent who is committed to finishingshould have no problem doing so.Do you have admissionsrequirements?We require a High School or GeneralEquivalency Diploma. All applicantsmust complete and return the Enrollment Agreement along with therequired down payment. Applicationswill only be processed when accompanied by the required payment.Students are expected to be able toread at the high school level. If a student has difficulty with the first lessonand exam, our Education Departmentwill assess the reason for the difficulty.If reading comprehension is a problem,we will offer the student our help. Ifthe issue cannot be resolved, Blackstone will allow the student to cancel.Tuition reduction will be consideredfor similarly completed college coursework within two years precedingentrance into our program. Determination of credit will be made by Blackstone upon receipt and evaluation ofan official school transcript and coursedescription.What if I need a break frommy studies due to illness orother issues?Leaves of absence for a maximum ofthree months will be granted for goodcause. Requests should be made inwriting to the Student Services Department. A leave of absence does not extend the required time for completionnor suspend the tuition payment plan.A course extension is available for anominal fee if two years is not sufficient time to complete your studies.How can I make sure myenrollment goes throughsmoothly?First, fill out the Enrollment Agreementcompletely!Second, make sure all the informationis correct, such as the spelling of yourname, your DOC number, and yourshipping address. Gain institutional approval if needed. If you have a sponsorpaying your tuition, make sure all thesponsor information is filled out correctly and remember that they mustsign for credit card payments. If thereare any special shipping/mailroom requirements in your facility, make sureyou tell us.Third, make sure you include yourrequired down payment with your Enrollment Agreement so we can processyour enrollment easily.Finally, review the checklist on theprevious page.*Requires payment in full or accelerated payments under BCI’s payment plan.