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Frequently Asked Questions

1. After I complete my paralegal program at Manor I want to transfer and get my Bachelor’s Degree. Will Manor be able to help me with that?

Manor provides transfer counseling for all students. Furthermore, Manor has agreements with many local colleges and universities for the acceptance of all Manor credits upon transfer. Some of the colleges and universities that Manor Paralegal graduates have transferred to are:

- Arcadia University

- Cabrini College

- Chestnut Hill College

- Cornell University

- Gwynedd-Mercy College

- Holy Family University

- Immaculata College

- LaSalle University

- Peirce College

- Penn State University

- Rosemont College

- Temple University

- University of Pennsylvania

- Widener University

2. How will I find an externship?

The program director and educational coordinator work with each student to locate an externship experience that will be both educational and rewarding for the student. While a student is permitted to locate his/her own externship site, the Manor College Legal Studies program maintains a pool of over 35 registered externship venues including law firms, corporations and government agencies located in Philadelphia and all surrounding counties.

 

 

3. Can I double major in paralegal and another subject?

Many Associate Degree paralegal students choose to “double major”, meaning they choose to fulfill course requirements for both paralegal and another course of study offered at the college. The most popular choices for a second major are Business Administration and Liberal Arts.

4. I want to work after I get my paralegal degree. Does Manor have placement assistance?

The Legal Studies Department of Manor College handles all placement of graduates. Seminars are offered on resume preparation, interview readiness, and job search skills.

Every paralegal student meets with the program director or education coordinator to prepare a resume and find the best job.

Manor paralegal graduates currently work in over 100 local law firms and 36 area corporations. The Manor College Legal Studies program places an average of 83% of each year’s paralegal graduates.

5. Can I transfer credits from another academic institution?

Manor College accepts a maximum of 30 credit hours toward an Associate Degree, 12 credit hours toward a Paralegal Certificate and 3 credit hours toward a Legal Nurse Consultant Certificate. Specific details are available through the college catalog.

Transfer of law credits must be approved by the Legal Studies program director and should be from a school approved by the American Bar Association or a school which is an institutional member of the American Association for Paralegal Education.

6. What clubs and student organizations can I join as a paralegal student?

Many clubs and student organizations are open to all legal studies students. The Legal Studies Student Association is open to all law students and promotes education and networking opportunities for legal professionals.

Many law students join Rotaract, the business division student auxiliary that is affiliated with local business organizations and performs community service as part of its mission.

Many law students are able to achieve membership in one of Manor’s two National Honor Societies, Alpha Bata Gamma and Phi Theta Kappa.

Many other exceptional social experiences await the Manor student. Clubs such as the Theatre Guild, the Manor Dance Team, sports teams, and others provide a rich and diverse experience for the willing student.

7. What is the shortest amount of time in which I can complete my program?

A full-time day student typically completes the Associate Degree program in two (2) years. This time period may be shortened by the transfer to Manor of credits taken at another institution and , possibly, by attending summer session courses.

General Studies certificate students, beginning Fall 2005, may complete the program in as little as 28 instructional weeks.

Certificate students in other specialty tracks and those beginning the program in Spring or Summer semesters may complete in as little as 34 instructional weeks.

8. Will I receive help choosing courses?

Upon acceptance, every Manor student is assigned an academic advisor, who will follow the student’s progress and meet several times a year with the student to give academic advise and to help plan future course schedules. Academic advisors are available to students during office hours, as well as by phone, e-mail and by appointment.

9. How many students will be in a typical class?

All computer classes are limited to between 15 and 18 students. Lecture style classes are also kept small, on average, approximately 25 students. Small class size allows instructors to provide personalized instruction and attention to every student.

10. What if I need academic support?

Every instructor has posted office hours and will meet with a student who needs help at mutually agreeable times. In addition to the support of the student’s instructor and academic advisor, the Manor College Learning Center provides free tutoring and tutorials to all Manor students.

11. Can I sit in on a law class before enrolling?

Yes. The Legal Studies Department encourages all prospective students to take advantage of our Ambassador Program, which allows students to preview classes and to meet with currently enrolled students to learn more about the college and the Legal Studies Program. To schedule a class visitation call program director, Diane Pevar at 215-885-2360, extension 259 or e-mail her at dpevar@manor.edu.

12. Does the paralegal program have distance learning?

The Legal Studies program has online courses for Introduction to Law and Civil Practice and Procedure. Electives will be added to the online curriculum for the 2005-06 academic year.

13. What is the difference between criminal justice and paralegal?

Criminal justice programs are traditionally limited to understanding crime and the administration of justice. Criminal justice professionals often work as correctional or probation officers. Others may seek jobs in law enforcement. Criminal justice work is considered to be hazardous and stressful and jobs opportunities are often dependent on government funding.

Paralegals who take the Criminal Justice Track at Manor College study a broad range of subjects that combine criminal justice studies with training in the skills highly valued by employers: critical analysis, problem-solving, research, and writing. Students graduating from this track will be offered a wide range of employment opportunities including positions with criminal prosecution and defense teams, at victim’s advocacy agencies, and in national security.

Another significant difference between the two degrees involves plans to continue on to law school. Law schools require broad-based knowledge that emphasizes writing and problem solving skills. Criminal justice studies cannot fulfill these requirements. Paralegal studies prepares the student to enter law school after completion of a Bachelor’s Degree.