Course Description
If you are a paralegal with an interest in criminal law, you’ll want to know that the demand for this specialized expertise is soaring! Are you ready to move up in your firm? Consider this advanced paralegal course to learn more about trial preparations and procedures. Learn about the criminal justice system and its components as well as your multifaceted role as a paralegal. You’ll become familiar with the principles of criminal law and the paralegal’s role in criminal proceedings. You will explore the basic principles of criminal law, the types of offenses, and criminal procedure from the commission of the offense to trials and their aftermath. You will discover both the prosecutor’s role in initiating cases and the role of the defense attorney in defending the accused. The importance of pre-trial motions and plea bargaining is also covered.
Textbook
Fundamentals of Criminal Practice: Law and Procedure, 2012, by Thomas E. McClure and Thomas E. Eimermann. Paperback edition. ISBN 978-0-7355-7094-8
Course Tuition
A quality education is an investment in your future. Blackstone’s home study certificate training programs are designed to be affordable while providing excellence in education and student services. The knowledge and skills you gain during the time you are working toward your certificate at BCI is what sets us apart and will set you apart from other employees. Your employment options will grow as you gain an expertise in a specialized area and you will be prepared with the knowledge you need to advance your career and earn more money. You may also use your work at BCI toward your CLE needs if you are certified.
Your Advanced Paralegal Criminal Law Course tuition fee includes:
- All instruction, exam evaluation, and grading of homework assignments
- Access to our state-of-the-art Online Student Center
- Lifetime access to student forums and chat rooms
- Full student services and support during your program, including unlimited e-mail, fax, and telephone support
- Brand new, latest edition textbooks included with your certificate course
- Comprehensive and up-to-date study guides prepared by faculty and reviewed by subject matter experts
- Exam grade reports with references for questions answered incorrectly
- Automatic six-month time extension—an exceptional value!
- Official BCI school transcript
- An embossed Criminal Law certificate upon completion of program requirements
Regular Tuition Price $396
Payment Plan Options
We offer a payment plan with a 100% approval rate for our advanced paralegal courses—you are already pre-approved for a low down payment and low monthly installments so you can afford your BCI training!
Student Tuition 0% Interest Free Program
I will pay a $160.00 down payment & 4 monthly payments of $59.00
Methods of Payment
You may use your Visa, Discover, Master Card, or American Express Card to securely enroll online. You may also pay in full for your program by money order or corporate check or personal check. A returned check fee of $35.00 will apply.
If you’re looking for information on becoming a paralegal, visit our paralegal program page for more information about paralegal training and careers.
