Full course description
Successful participants in these programs have already completed their Paralegal Certificate, have a degree in Paralegal Studies, or have substantive experience (at least 4 years) as a Paralegal. If you are seeking to complete a Paralegal Certificate program, please check out USF’s here!
*Fee does not include the cost of textbooks, approximately $400. Information on materials and ordering instructions will be emailed to registered students.
Description
This course is designed to introduce the realities of a modern elder law practice in serving the needs of America’s growing elderly population. The text book is well-organized, and easy-to-read, and the material appeals to a wide audience with or without a legal background. Practical tips addressing cultural and generational differences between young adults and the elderly are included with up-to-date resources, including crossword puzzles, helpful definitions, review questions and practice exercises. Essential elder law topics covered include advance directives, guardianship and conservatorship issues, Medicaid and Medicare planning, long-term care planning, financial planning, end-of-life, discrimination and other family matters.
Format
Convenient go-at-your-own-pace online format. No trips to campus. Each of these programs are designed to fit the lives of busy working professionals. Every participant is assigned their own judge mentor/facilitator. As long as participants have an internet connection, this program can be taken from anywhere in the world.
- Each Paralegal Specialty Certificate Program includes 2 required courses, and 1 elective course:
- Choose between Legal Ethics or eDiscovery (participants will be provided the option to choose their pathway and elective after registration)
- Go-at-your-own-pace format (access will be provided for 6 months)
- Registered participants will have access to:
- online lecture notes
- interactive exercises
- chapter reviews
- chapter analysis
- mock exams
Required Courses
- Elder Law
- Wills, Trusts, and Estates
Elective Course(participants will be provided the option to choose their pathway and elective after registration)
- Legal Ethics
- eDiscovery