The George Washington

University
Online Paralegal Studies
Information Session
Thursday, September 23rd
@ 12:30 PM EST

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 Logistics

Logistics
• You are in listen-only mode

• Ask questions by typing into the chat box

• You will be able to get copies of the slides

• You will be able to get a recording of this webinar

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 Panelists

Shiromi Praba
Academic
Advisor

Rachael Lawrence
Student Services
Advisor

Toni Marsh
Program Director

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 Agenda
• The George Washington online
experience
• Experienced faculty
• The new paralegal
• Online program overview
• Snapshot: an online course
• The student experience
• George Washington quick facts
• Application procedures
• Financial aid options
• Q&A

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The GW Online Experience
• Flexibility – Log in anytime, from any Internet
connection. Post to the discussion board, access
materials, and submit assignments 24 hours a day, 7
days a week, 365 days a year.

• Connection – Get individual attention from faculty and

develop close relationships with fellow learners as you
interact and create a vast network of contacts.

• Interaction – Post and respond to messages with your

colleagues and professors. Online learning puts you much
closer to the thinking and experience of your instructors
and classmates.

• Timely Curriculum – Course content is continually

updated and enriched. Assignments integrate your
learning and real world issues, allowing you to apply and
solidify your knowledge.

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 Experienced Faculty

George Washington faculty

are:
• Leaders in their fields
• Prominent scholars and
educators
• Experienced online
educators
• Real-world experts in the
law

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 The New Paralegal
• Savvy, educated, polished and
professional
• Colleague, associate of
attorneys
• Contributing members of legal
teams

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 Online Program Overview

• Topical legal specialties

– Government law
– Intellectual property law
– International law

• Integrated curriculum
– Technology
– Legal writing
– Ethics and professionalism

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 Online Program Overview
(Cont’d)
• Program Features (32 credit hours, total)
– Core course sequence (12 credits)
– Three legal specialties (18 credits)
– Practicum
– Independent Research

• Core Course Sequence

– American Jurisprudence
– Legal Research and Writing
– Corporations and Contracts
– Litigation
• 12 credits advanced standing may be
available
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 Snapshot – An Online
Course

Toni Marsh
Program
Director

“What does a
typical online
course look like?”

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 The Student Experience
Here is what some of our alumni have to say about
this program:
“The instructors and facilitators were easily
accessible, and despite the long-distance,
would quickly respond to any questions or
concerns. The faculty members were friendly,
willing to assist, and prompt when I needed
assistance with class registration, payment of
fees, and ordering graduation materials!
As a result of completing this program, I now
have an education and Master's degree to back
the knowledge I have obtained while in pursuit
of my career goals. The Master's in Paralegal
Studies has opened the doors for future
promotions and workplace achievement."
~ Adrianne Blake, Online Paralegal Studies
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 Informal Poll #1

Q: What would you like to learn

about in future information
sessions?
 a) Course specific information
 b) Career opportunities in the
paralegal field
 c) Learn about the program from
graduates or alumni

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 About
The George
Washington
University
George Washington University
Quick Facts

• Ranked on U.S. News & World

Report's list of Top
National Universities

• Located in Washington DC, a few

blocks from the White House, the
World Bank, the State Department,
and the National Mall

• Founded in 1821 with a gift from

George Washington
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 Application Procedures
Apply Online at
www.gwu.edu/gradinfo
Application Materials:
•Resume
•Personal statement
•Two recommendations –
academic or professional
•Official transcripts from each
college or university attended
•Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL) scores, if
applicable

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 Financial Aid Options

Employer-Sponsored Tuition
Assistance:
•Employers may cover up to 100
percent of tuition costs. To learn more,
consult your personnel office.
Financial Aid and Alternative
Financing:
•To be eligible for the Federal Stafford
Loan, you must be a degree student
and registered in a minimum of five
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credit hours in a semester
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 Informal Poll #2

Q: What semester are you

considering applying for?
 a) Spring 2011
 b) Summer 2011
 c) Fall 2011
 d) Not sure

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 Questions?
Important
Dates
Application
Deadline
October 29,
2010
Spring Class
Start Date
January 10,
2011

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 Contact Information

Do you have further Important

questions regarding the
MPS in Paralegal Studies Dates
online program? Application
Web: www.onlinegwu.com Deadline
E-mail: October 29,
paralegal@onlinegwu.info 2010
Toll-Free: 1.866.232.0232 Ext.
http://bit.ly/GWPLXFace
Spring Class
3421
book Start Date
http://twitter.com/GWPa January 10,
ralegal 2011
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