C.W. Post Paralegal Program Earns Prestigious ABA Reapproval

Brookville, NY - The Paralegal Program offered by the Legal Studies Institute, part of the Department of Continuing Education & Professional Studies at the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University, has been awarded reapproval by the American Bar Association (ABA).

"The reapproval by the ABA is a testament to the continued high quality of our program," said Joan Viesta, Director of Legal and Health Studies for the Department of Continuing Education & Professional Studies. In order to be granted reapproval, the program had to meet stringent, nationally recognized guidelines. A team from the ABA Commission on Legal Assistants visited the campus to conduct a thorough review of the program. "Our curriculum provides students with the legal skills needed to effectively assist attorneys and secure employment," Viesta said.

The Paralegal Studies Program combines a strong background in legal principles with a comprehensive and practical training in substantive areas of the law. Classes are taught by practicing attorneys and students have access to a law library as well as personalized internship opportunities. Classes are held during the day and evening.

The C.W. Post Department of Continuing Education and Professional Studies (CEPS) offers day, evening and weekend programs to adults looking for career advancement, professional training and personal enrichment. In addition to the Legal Studies Institute, the division is home to notable programs in Business, Computer Technology, Virtual Studies, Financial Services, Health & Public Services, Real Estate, and Personal Enrichment as well as the renowned Hutton House Lecture series. CEPS’s Corporate Training Program offers customized on-site training at companies on Long Island and in the New York metropolitan area. More than 3,000 students are currently enrolled in certificate programs, non-credit courses, and workshops designed to help them train for a new profession, advance in their chosen field, or simply to fulfill a personal interest. CEPS classes and workshops are offered at convenient times, and many courses can be taken online.

For more information contact the Department of Continuing Education and Professional Studies at 516-299-2236 or email ceps@cwpost.liu.edu.