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Announcements

  • May Certificate Graduates: Must submit an Application for Certificate form to University Studies by March for May graduates. The form can be found in the "Current Students" section of the website under "Certificate Evaluation Request" and filed electronically.
  • Foreclosure Clinic Training: A Clinic training will be held on Sat., April 14th from 10:30-12:00 in A423. Training is required to work at any of the monthly clinics so plan to attend if you have not been trained or need a refresher training. This may be the only training this Spring. RSVP required to Laura Main at main@hartford.edu.
  • Foreclosure Clinics co-sponsored by the University of Hartford and CT Fair Housing Agency: On December 20th the Clinic will have its 3 year anniversary! Thank you to everyone who helped start the clinic and kept it running for 3 years! Hundreds of homeowners have stayed in their homes thanks to you! Foreclosure clinics are being the third Tuesday of each month through June 2012 in which Paralegal Studies students, graduates and alumni may volunteer to assist individual homeowners navigate the court foreclosure process. You must be trained prior to volunteering at the clinics. Clinics are held the University High School of Science & Engineering (right here on our UofH campus) from 5:30-8:00p.m. Please rsvp to Laura Main at main@hartford.edu if you can volunteer at one of the clinics. To read about a recent foreclosure clinic experience by several of our students, Kellie Jo Knoeckel and Steve Sexton, and to view pictures from the clinics, click on this link.
  • Scholarships: E-mail Deb Boyle at dboyle@hartford.edu for all applications or pick up applications on the Paralegal Department table.
    • Joan Metcalfe Scholarships - The Department will once again award several scholarships to Paralegal students for one year memberships in CCPA. Application deadline is Monday, April 9th.
    • Rebecca Ganci Memorial Scholarship - CCPA will award a $500 scholarship to a paralegal student who is currently receiving financial assistance for their legal education. Application deadline is mid-April.
    • CCPA/Kelly Law Registry Scholarship - CCPA will award a $1,500 scholarship to a paralegal student . See eligibility requirements in application. Application deadline is mid-April.
  • Upcoming Courses for Summer and Fall:
    • Introduction to Law
    • Legal Ethics
    • Technology in Law
    • Legal Research & Writing I
    • Civil Litigation I
    • Probate Practice
    • The Law and Forensic Evidence
    • Consumer Law
    • Contracts
    • Advanced Technology
    • Criminal Law

      • Please see your advisor to register for these classes.

  • Master Department schedule of classes available:The master schedule for the Department is attached and is also available on the Paralegal Studies table in Auerbach. Please feel free to pick up a copy and plan out your degree.
  • Student Paralegal Association: The Association held several very successful events this past Fall. Spring events include hearing oral argument at the CT Supreme Court and the annual book club event. They are also exploring the idea of a trip to Washington D.C. in the Fall. For more information on joining the Association and working on planning Spring events, please contact Deb Boyle at dboyle@hartford.edu.
  • Pro Bono Opportunities for Paralegal Students: There is currently tremendous need for students to assist with Pro Bono Projects. Attached is an article describing some of those needs with CT Fair Housing Agency, and The Center for Children Advocacy.
  • Travelers Construction Trial School School is looking for students to act as mock jurors. It is a 2 day mock trial, April 24th and 25th from 8:00-5:00 in Windsor, CT. It is a fantastic experience to sit through a full trial and participate in jury deliberations. If you have the availability and would like to participate, please contact Attorney Mel Seifert at mseifert@travelers.com, 860-277-2434 to register. Deadline is March 30th and there are only 9 spots for jurors.
  • Upcoming Spring events planned:On March 13th from 5:30-8:00 in A424 a seminar will be held on "Appreciating our leadership competencies and opportunities for growth". A Legal Career Fair will be held on April 17th from 5:30-8:00 in Gengras Student Union 3rd floor. The fair will feature presentations on alternative legal careers.
  • On January 18th the Department held a celebration for September and January graduates of the program. Commencement speaker was Senator John A. Kissel, speaking on the importance of participating in the legislative process and his role on the Judiciary Committee. To read more about the celebration and view graduation pictures click here.