The Daytime paralegal certificate program is an accelerated version of the evening program. The student may earn their certificate in one term of study at Villanova. The program consists of core courses and specialty courses. Core courses are designed to help students understand basic legal concepts and develop the decision-making abilities needed by paralegals. Specialty courses focus on high demand areas of employment and help students to develop and apply practical and immediately marketable paralegal skills. Each course will require the student to become well versed with all documents necessary to apply the legal knowledge learned, and be proficient in document preparation. Documents will include pleadings, interrogatories, contracts, corporation articles and by-laws, bankruptcy petitions, petitions for custody and child support, trial briefs and memorandums, deeds, agreements of sale, inheritance tax returns, and many others.

Course Dates Summer Day 2012 Program begins Monday, May 7, 2012 (tentative) Registration Deadline - April 23, 2012   Location Villanova University St. Mary's Hall, Room 126 Spring Mill and County Line Roads Villanova, PA 19085 Directions

About the Program

Fall Day 2011 Course Schedule

Costs

The total tuition cost for the paralegal certificate - 15 courses - is $6,900.00. Books are additional.

Admission and Application

The basic requirement for admission into the Villanova University Paralegal Education Program is a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution. Applicants should submit a completed application form including a writing sample setting forth career goals, a $30.00 application fee, an OFFICIAL transcript, and two (2) recommendation letters attesting to academic ability, work experience or character.

All new students may contact the Office of Continuing Studies for a pre-admission interview and counseling session. For more information call (610) 519-4310 or write: Paralegal Education Program, Villanova University, Office of Continuing Studies, Stanford Hall-Ground Floor, 800 Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA 19085-1696. The Office of Continuing Studies is open Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 4:00PM.

Villanova University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution.

Continuing Education Units

The Continuing Education Unit (C.E.U.) is a nationally recognized unit of measure standardizing participation in non-degree continuing education courses. A C.E.U. is defined as ten (10) contact hours in an organized program under responsible sponsorship, capable direction, and qualified instruction.

Application and Registration

The Application/Registration form can be sent by fax (610) 519-6144,mail, or Register Here.

Villanova University
Office of Continuing Studies
Stanford Hall, Ground Floor
800 Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA 19085
FAX-610.519.6144
For more information, please contact: 610-519-4310.

Billing

Students and authorized users are able to view billing statements and make secured payments electronically. Bills are updated the 1st, 10th and 20th of every month. You will need your VU ID# to log onto V-Bill to view/pay your bill electronically. You can also print official invoices for self and employer use.

Payment

Payments are due no later than the first day of class. This requirement applies to all students, including those who register too late to receive a bill. Please TERMS of BILLING on registration page.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be in writing and received by the Office of Continuing Studies before the first class. No refunds are granted once the class begins.