Roosevelt University - Paralegal Studies Program

Paralegal Studies Program
Evelyn T. Stone College of Professional Studies

The Paralegal Studies Program at Roosevelt University, with locations in Chicago and Schaumburg, Illinois, is designed for those who wish to pursue a career in the legal profession. The program, approved by the American Bar Association, offers a challenging course of study that prepares its graduates for a variety of paralegal job opportunities.

News, Announcements, Upcoming Events

It's not too late to apply for Fall 2008

Have you saved your seat in the Fall 2008 class of the paralegal studies program? It's not too late! PSP is still accepting applications for Fall 2008

Classes begin August 25, 2008

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NEW!! Meet all of your MCLE requirements where it is convenient for you with MCLE Board Accredited Seminars for Attorneys at Roosevelt's Schaumburg campus. Please click here for further information: Roosevelt University MCLE seminars are accredited by the Minimum Continuing legal Education Board of the Supreme Court of Illinois.

Paralegal Studies Program now offered in Chicago AND Schaumburg!

SATURDAYS IN SCHAUMBURG CAN JUMPSTART YOUR CAREER!

In our new Schaumburg program, you can earn your ABA-Approved Post-Baccalaureate Paralegal Certificate in 9 months, taking classes only on Saturdays and online!

The Albert A. Robin Campus in Schaumburg is located at 1400 N. Roosevelt Blvd., between Woodfield Mall and IKEA. Classes for Fall 2008 begin September 15, 2008. Please contact the program Director, Carrie Lausen for program details.

Courses will be taught on Saturdays and online to accommodate busy adults' work, family and other obligations. Please note, the Paralegal Studies Program will continue to be offered in Chicago where students can complete the program full-time in 4 and 1/2 months and part-time in about 1 year. Classes in the Fall 2008 full-time program begin August, 25, 2008 and classes in the part-time program begin September 3, 2008. The Program is available for both college graduates and as a part of undergraduate degree programs at Roosevelt.

PARALEGAL STUDIES PROGRAM WELCOMES NEW ASSISTANT DIRECTOR!

Chanita Dean The Paralegal Studies Program is pleased to announce that Chanita Monique Dean will be the new Assistant Director of the program effective January 28, 2008. Chanita earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in 2000 and her Paralegal Certificate in 2002, both from Roosevelt University. Chanita has had a successful legal career since graduating from the Paralegal Studies Program and is now looking forward to a change to an educational environment. After graduating from the program she worked as a litigation paralegal with the law firm of Lawrence Walner & Associates, a small personal injury and class action firm. Her most recent experience was at Segal, McCambridge, Singer & Mahoney a law firm of over 90 attorneys with offices in Chicago and throughout the United States, which specializes in tort litigation. As Assistant Director of the Paralegal Studies Program, Chanita’s responsibilities will include managing all aspects of the program’s career development services as well as advising and recruiting students.

Chanita replaces Kevin Henderson who recently left the program to take a

new position as Director, Solo Segment Recruitment & Retention with the American Bar Association. Kevin worked for the Paralegal Studies Program for over eleven years and will continue to be involved with the program as an adjunct instructor and as a member of the Advisory Board.

Paralegal Studies Program