Legal Nurse Consultant FAQs

When do your classes meet?
Classes meet the first weekend of every month beginning in February 2006 and ending in November 2006 with an optional elective offered in December.

How long does the program last?
Students who enroll full-time can complete the program in 10 months.

How many clock hours are required to graduate?
A student must take 280 clock hours to graduate. Tuition is $24.00 per clock hour.

How much does it cost?
Tuition for the Legal Nurse Consultant Program is currently $24.00 per clock hour or $6,720 (this does not include books). Modest increases can be expected depending upon increased expenses. There is a $135.00 non-refundable administrative fee (which is not covered by financial aid), a $100 lab fee, and a non-refundable $25.00 application fee.

How much do books cost?
Approximately $600-$800 for the entire program.

Can I get federal financial aid for your program?
Federal Aid is available to those students who qualify.  The loan eligibility is based on the information provided by the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal student Aid).

When are payments due?
Payments will be made in three installments - in February, May and August

Where do I buy my books?
There is a bookstore within the law school where most books are purchased; some books are purchased directly through the paralegal program office.

What about parking?
Parking is free to all Capital University Law School students. You will receive a parking pass at orientation. You can only park at the law school after 4:00 p.m. and on weekends.

How long will I have to study each week?
You can expect to study 3-4 hours for each hour spent in class; this time is increased if there is a paper or other major assignment involved.

Is there an internship requirement?
Since most students work full time or have other significant responsibilities during the day, we do not require an internship. We are, however, able to provide internships to most students who are interested in obtaining one.

How will I be graded?
Most classes are graded utilizing the standard grading scale (90-100=A, 80-90=B, etc.). Certain classes are graded on a Pass/Fail basis and will not impact a student’s grade point average.

How large are the classes?
We do not seat more than 20 students per class.

May I attend part-time?
While the CULS Legal Nurse Consultant Program encourages its students to attend full-time, a part-time option is available. Ask the Program Director for details!