Blackstone Career Institute

Blackstone Career Institute’s accredited Paralegal Certificate Program provides practical, real-world legal knowledge that can be applied while incarcerated and after release. Designed with the unique needs of incarcerated learners, the program is completed through mail correspondence, with no internet or phone access required. Students study at their facility, at their own pace, and typically complete the program in 12–14 months. No computers, proctors, or facility instructors are required, and soft-covered materials are designed for ease of entry into most institutions. The program includes over 900 clock hours of coursework, preparing graduates to sit for the Certified Paralegal (CP) Exam given by the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA). (Graduates are eligible for NALA once they are released and no longer under court-imposed supervision.). Students may also choose from 10 Advanced Paralegal Courses offered separately, including Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, and Immigration Law, to deepen their legal knowledge and develop skills useful for better understanding legal issues, supporting case work, or enhancing employment prospects after release. Enrollment may be initiated either by an incarcerated individual requesting information by mail or email or by a sponsor who may contact Blackstone or enroll online on behalf of the prospective student. Currently serves all states.