The Paralegal Program, a 306 hour non-credit certificate program prepares students to begin paralegal careers. The Legal Nurse Consultant Program prepares registered nurses to relate their medical knowledge to legal issues. Paralegal Studies 250 Bedford Park Blvd. The Long Island University Paralegal Studies Program, which was established in 1976, has been approved by the American Bar Association. Students who attain the Paralegal Certificate can gain employment with law firms and public agencies, or in the legal departments of corporations, banks and insurance companies.
Enrollment is limited and most entering students possess a baccalaureate degree.
Some applicants who have 60 college credits but lack a degree are accepted in the Paralegal Studies Certificate Program based upon their overall academic record and demonstrated communication skills. C.W. Post Legal Studies Institute Paralegal 720 Northern Blvd. Generalist program with Director's approval. The program is approved by the American Bar Association. I prepares nonparalegal graduate students in master's-level specialty law courses to qualify as practicing paralegals or paralegal administrators.