Defensive Driving Course

This course is approved and recognized by the Texas Department of Insurance, and includes a certificate valid for Insurance Reduction or Ticket Dismissal.

Take advantage of this 6-hour course from 6:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m.!

Tuesday and Thursday, May 15 and 17, 2007.

Cost is $ 25 per participant.

To register for this course, visit the Office of Special Programs, in Student Center Room 118, or call Jessica Villarreal at 956.326.2700. E-mail at jesvillarreal@tamiu.edu

Description:

This intensive, nationally acclaimed program is designed for beginning as well as advanced legal workers. The instruction is practiced-oriented and relates to those areas of the law in which legal assistants are most in demand. There are no prerequisites, but students will be expected to complete a significant amount of homework for each weekend session. This program will help students increase their office's efficiency, productivity, and billable hours as well as learn new marketable job skills. Successful graduates will be awarded a Certificate from Texas A & M International University. To receive a Certificate, students must pass six quizzes and successfully complete five legal document writing assignments.

• assist trial attorneys
• interview witnesses
• investigate complex fact patterns
• research the law
• assist in preparing cases for courtroom litigation

Schedule:

Live lecture classes will be held on SIX weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Fall 2007 Session

August 25 & 26, Sept. 8 & 9, 15 & 16, 22 & 23, 29 & 30, October 13 & 14, 2007.

No classes on Sept. 1 & 2 for Labor Day or October 6 & 7 for Columbus Day.
Sat. & Sun., 9 am - 5 pm

Spring 2008 Session

March 29 & 30, April 12 & 13, 19 & 20, 26 & 27, May 3 & 4, 10 & 11, 2008.

No classes will be held on April 5 & 6 for Easter.
Sat. & Sun., 9 am - 5 pm

Location: Texas A&M International University

Tuition: $1090.00 per person

• Texas Rules of Court
• Introduction to Paralegalism, 5th edition, by William Statsky
• Basics of Legal Document Preparation, by Robert Cummins
• Paralegal Procedures and Practices
• A Paralegal Primer, 3rd edition, by Scott and Lisa Hatch

These textbooks are available for approximately $250 from The Center for Legal Studies at least one week prior to the first session of class by calling 1-800-522-7737. Books ordered from The Center for Legal Studies during the week immediately prior to the beginning of class will incur an additional FedEx fee.

Instructors:

The program is coordinated by our educational partner, Scott Hatch, J.D. of The Center for Legal Studies, who has been offering paralegal programs nationally since 1980. His courses are currently offered at over 350 universities and colleges across the U.S. and his "Law for Life" series is featured on cable television.
The course will be taught by area attorneys and other legal professionals including Valeria Acevedo.

Refund Policy:

We understand that your schedule may change at the last minute and prevent you from attending this course. If you must cancel your registration, just call us at least on week in advance of the program and we will issue you a refund.

*******NO REFUNDS AFTER FIRST CLASS DAY*******

Educational loans may be available through TERI (Continuing Education Loan) at 1-800-255-TERI or Key Bank (Key Career Loan) at 1-800-KEY-LAND. Please contact Jessica Villarreal at the Office of Special Programs for any questions regarding this Paralegal Course at 956.326.2765. Thank you very much!

SAT Preparation Course

Develop the skills you need to be successful academically!!!

 

Texas A&M International University will offer a SAT Preparation Workshop on

June 4 - June 29, 2007 Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

The SAT Preparation workshop is designed to build skills required in Math, English, and Writing for an improved SAT score! The course cost is $350.00 which includes a Pre-Test, Post-Test, and Books

For more information please contact Jessica Villarreal, Program Coordinator for Continuing Education at 956.326.2765 or E-mail at jesvillarreal@tamiu.edu

Outline:

Your GRE score can be a critical influence in you graduate school application. Many graduate schools combine your test score with you college GPA to determine your ability to succeed in their program. This review course offers you the tools and preparation you need to score your best on the test. Students complete a Pre and Post diagnostic test, which is assessed by Cambridge Educational Services.

 

Tuition: $320.00
(Includes 2 textbooks, Pre and Post Test Assessments)

*******NO REFUNDS AFTER FIRST CLASS DAY*******

*GRE TEST DATE February 10, 2007.

SITE ID 18562*

****Registration for the test review course DOES NOT include your registration for the exam.****

For questions related to the GRE Exam, contact Alex Martinez at 326-2131.

For more information concerning GRE Test Preparation/Review, please contact Jessica Villarreal, Office of Special Programs at 326-2765.

 

Outline:

Your GRE score can be a critical influence in you graduate school application. Many graduate schools combine your test score with you college GPA to determine your ability to succeed in their program. This review course offers you the tools and preparation you need to score your best on the test. Students complete a Pre and Post diagnostic test, which is assessed by Cambridge Educational Services.

Tuition: $320.00
(Includes 2 textbooks, CD-Rom, Pre and Post Test Assessments)

*******NO REFUNDS AFTER FIRST CLASS DAY*******

****GRE TEST DATE TBA****

****Registration for the test review course DOES NOT include your registration for the exam.****

Registration for GRE Test:

For questions related to the GRE Exam, contact Alex Martinez at 326-2131.

For more information concerning GRE Test Preparation/Review, please contact Jessica Villarreal, Office of Special Programs at 326-2765.