Paralegal Program Frequently Asked Questions

When do classes meet?
Paralegal Program classes meet primarily on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and on Saturday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Classes for the Summer Immersion Program are held from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday during the first three weeks and Monday through Thursday for the duration of the 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 are due in four installments, at the beginning of each quarter.

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

Where do I buy my books?
There is a bookstore on the first floor of the Law School where most of the books for the Paralegal Progam can be purchased; some books can be purchased directly through the Paralegal Program office.

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

How long will I have to study each week?
Students can expect to study 1-3 hours for each hour spent in class; study time increases when 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.

For more information, contact the Paralegal office at (614) 236-6885.