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ADMISSIONS

ADMISSIONS

High School Diploma or GED/High School Equivalent

Completion time

completion time

The average student completes in 3-6 months

Continuing Education

Continuing Education

20 Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Hours Towards Recertification

ACCREDIATIONS

ACCREDIATIONS

Regionally – Middle States (MSA)
Nationally – Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC)

MATERIALS
TUTION
FAQs
ENROLL

POWER YOUR MARKETABILITY – BUSINESS & CORPORATE LAW ADVANCED PARALEGAL CERTIFICATE

Blackstone’s Business & Corporate Law advanced paralegal course prepares students for entry-level employment as a paralegal in a business law firm. This online advanced paralegal course with the accompanying e-textbook, Fundamental of Business Law, presents important topics related to business law, including traditional and online dispute resolution, sales and leases, warranties, product liability, consumer law, e-contracts, negotiable instruments, corporations, financing, investor protection, online securities offerings, real and personal property, agency and employment, and international law in a global economy.

Corporate lawyers and law firms advise businesses of their responsibilities, rights, and obligations. Corporate law encompasses a wide range of legal issues from contract law to intellectual property law to legislative compliance. You may work with corporate lawyers, typically in large law firms or with in-house corporate attorneys.

POWER YOUR MARKETABILITY – BUSINESS & CORPORATE LAW ADVANCED PARALEGAL CERTIFICATE

Blackstone’s Business & Corporate Law advanced paralegal course prepares students for entry-level employment as a paralegal in a business law firm. This online advanced paralegal course with the accompanying e-textbook, Fundamental of Business Law, presents important topics related to business law, including traditional and online dispute resolution, sales and leases, warranties, product liability, consumer law, e-contracts, negotiable instruments, corporations, financing, investor protection, online securities offerings, real and personal property, agency and employment, and international law in a global economy.

Corporate lawyers and law firms advise businesses of their responsibilities, rights, and obligations. Corporate law encompasses a wide range of legal issues from contract law to intellectual property law to legislative compliance. You may work with corporate lawyers, typically in large law firms or with in-house corporate attorneys.

Course Objectives

  • Describe historical and constitutional foundations related to business law
  • Describe the relationship between business ethics and the law
  • Identify the basic elements and classifications of contracts
  • Describe the obligation of the parties involved in sales and lease contracts
  • Explain how the Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act (UCITA) affects e-contracts
  • Identify the requirements that must be met for an instrument to be negotiable
  • Define and explain a security interest
  • Outline and describe some major forms of business organization used by entrepreneurs in the United States
  • Identify and describe the express and implied powers of corporations
  • Describe the duties agents and principles owe to each other
Immigration Law Advanced Paralegal Course Program Outline

MAINTAIN YOUR CERTIFICATION

Interested in advancing your knowledge in a specific area of law? Blackstone’s Advanced Paralegal Courses are designed for both professional development and to meet the continuing legal education (CLE) needs of practicing paralegals.

If you are a Certified Paralegal (CP) through NALA, the National Association of Legal Assistants, each advanced course is worth 20 hours toward the 50 hours of Continuing Legal Education needed for paralegal recertification. Each advanced paralegal course has been reviewed by NALS… the association of legal professionals and can be applied to the five-year PLS and PP recertification.

KEEP ADVANCING

  • Sharpen your paralegal resume with advanced industry-related knowledge in a legal specialty.
  • Advancing your knowledge on specific areas of the law shows a commitment to continued growth and life-long learning.
  • Continuing your education in a specialized legal area, increases job opportunities
  • The more education you gain, the more you qualify for advancement which in turn leads to increased pay.
  • Additional credentials show initiative and may contribute to your resume standing out to potential law firms.
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NALA The Paralegal Association Logo

Use of the NALA logo indicates membership in NALA and does not indicate an endorsement, approval, or recommendation of any school, education program, or training related to the qualifications for any testing or certifications provided by NALA.

Course Objectives

  • Describe historical and constitutional foundations related to business law
  • Describe the relationship between business ethics and the law
  • Identify the basic elements and classifications of contracts
  • Describe the obligation of the parties involved in sales and lease contracts
  • Explain how the Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act (UCITA) affects e-contracts
  • Identify the requirements that must be met for an instrument to be negotiable
  • Define and explain a security interest
  • Outline and describe some major forms of business organization used by entrepreneurs in the United States
  • Identify and describe the express and implied powers of corporations
  • Describe the duties agents and principles owe to each other
Immigration Law Advanced Paralegal Course Program Outline

MAINTAIN YOUR CERTIFICATION

Interested in advancing your knowledge in a specific area of law? Blackstone’s Advanced Paralegal Courses are designed for both professional development and to meet the continuing legal education (CLE) needs of practicing paralegals.

If you are a Certified Paralegal (CP) through NALA, the National Association of Legal Assistants, each advanced course is worth 20 hours toward the 50 hours of Continuing Legal Education needed for paralegal recertification. Each advanced paralegal course has been reviewed by NALS… the association of legal professionals and can be applied to the five-year PLS and PP recertification.

KEEP ADVANCING

  • Sharpen your paralegal resume with advanced industry-related knowledge in a legal specialty.
  • Advancing your knowledge on specific areas of the law shows a commitment to continued growth and life-long learning.
  • Continuing your education in a specialized legal area, increases job opportunities
  • The more education you gain, the more you qualify for advancement which in turn leads to increased pay.
  • Additional credentials show initiative and may contribute to your resume standing out to potential law firms.
National Association for Legal Support Professionals (NALS) Logo
NALA The Paralegal Association Logo

Use of the NALA logo indicates membership in NALA and does not indicate an endorsement, approval, or recommendation of any school, education program, or training related to the qualifications for any testing or certifications provided by NALA.

COURSE MATERIALS INCLUDED

Fundamentals of Business Law

By Daniel V. Davidson, Lynn M. Forsythe, and Brenda E Knowles, 8th Edition

Blackstone’s Advanced Paralegal Courses include all materials needed: a commercial e-textbook and an accompanying study guide. Your e-book is delivered via VitalSource, one of the most popular and user-friendly e-textbook platforms for higher education. Blackstone’s Online Student Center allows you to easily access your coursework, take exams and receive instantaneous Grade Reports, chat real-time, participate in online discussions, and receive news about Blackstone.

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$ 455 One time payment
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  • Total $455
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  • $160 downpayment, 5 monthly payments of $59, Total $455
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  • Refund Policy At Blackstone, our student service team focuses on student satisfaction. However, if you choose not to continue your studies we offer a refund policy. Cancellations within the first 5 days of enrollment receive a full refund. After the first 5 days your refund amount is based on tuition collected, lessons completed and enrollment date. Learn more about our refund policy.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

At Blackstone, we want to see you achieve your education and career goals. We firmly believe that continuing education provides the opportunity to improve your lifestyle by increasing your skill set, marketability, chances for promotion, an increase in salary, and in some cases a career transition.  In order to receive the high quality education you deserve, here are some options to assist you in choosing how to pay for your Advanced Paralegal Course:

  • State and Local Assistance Blackstone Career Institute is currently an eligible training provider in many states supported by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and an approved vendor with Vocational Rehabilitation in most states. Check with your local Workforce Service or Vocational Rehabilitation office to determine if you qualify for assistance through one of their programs.
  • Employer Tuition Reimbursement Blackstone is both nationally and regionally accredited which means we qualify for most corporation education reimbursement programs. Check with your company human resources department for information about their tuition reimbursement benefits.
  • Military Benefits We’re proud to be on a list of military friendly schools. If you qualify for Military Benefits, please click here to learn more.
"So I then started to look at increasing my chances of landing a job as a Real Estate Paralegal, and found I could study Real Estate Law from Blackstone Career Institute, and receive a certification! After finishing the course, I just landed a new job at a law firm, and starting next week! Blackstone Career Institute was super user friendly, and were always available when I called. The online user center was easy to navigate, and they provided all the tools I needed to finish the course in 2 months! I was able to go at my own pace which I loved."
James W.
BCI Graduate

FAQS

Yes, these certificate courses have been designed for the purpose of professional growth, personal enrichment and continuing education. If you are a Certified Paralegal (CP) through NALA, the National Association of Legal Assistants, each advanced course is worth 20 hours toward the 50 hours of Continuing Legal Education needed for paralegal recertification.
You can choose to pay the $455 tuition in full or; We offer a payment plan with a 100% approval rate for our advanced paralegal courses—you will pay a $160.00 down payment & 5 monthly payments of $59.00.
Yes, the advanced paralegal courses use e-books for convenience of studying on the go and to allow us to keep tuition costs down. Students who wish to purchase a physical copy of the e-book can simply use the ISBN number provided on our website to purchase the book through a third party like amazon or chegg.com.
Students can enroll anytime from our website by clicking here or calling our student service center Monday – Thursday from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST at 800.826.9228. Blackstone has open-enrollment, so students can enroll in our online programs anytime, 24/7/365.

Blackstone does not offer traditional financial aid. Please view our no interest payment plan options here

Students who pay in full for their program will have access to all of their materials once enrolled. Students who enroll under a monthly payment plan will have access to a new unit every month upon making their monthly payment.
Yes. Blackstone Career Institute is nationally accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), and regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools. Accreditation assures the public that our curriculum, faculty, administrative procedures and polices meet the accrediting agencies’ exceptionally high standards. To better understand the value of accreditation, read this document published by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
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