Application for Paralegal Studies Certificate

Institution Name*

Major*

Start Date*

End Date*

Degree and/or # of Credits Completed*

If your education was interrupted, please explain the circumstances.

Employment

Current Employer*

Position*

Employment Type*

Start Date*

Direct Supervisor*

Work Address*

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Additional Information

Criminal Charges*

Are there any criminal charges presently pending against you other than a summary traffic offense? (Answering 'yes' to this question will not eliminate you from consideration for admission to the University.)*

Criminal Charges*

Yes

Describe in full detail: Please give the approximate date of each incident, explain the circumstances, and reflect on what you learned from the experience.*

Conviction Charges*

Have you ever been convicted, pled guilty or no contest to a crime other than a summary traffic offense? (Answering 'yes' to this question will not eliminate you from consideration for admission to the University).*

Conviction Charges*

Yes

Describe in full detail: Please give the approximate date of each incident, explain the circumstances, and reflect on what you learned from the experience.*

Required Documents

Attach your letter of interest (PDF or Microsoft Word). Your letter of interest should describe your academic and professional goals and discuss why you wish to enroll in this program.*

Official Transcripts are required after submission of your application. Transcripts can be submitted to:
paralegal@duq.edu
or
Paralegal Institute
Thomas R. Kline School of Law
Duquesne University
600 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15282

Verification

By submitting this application:
(a) I understand that Duquesne students are expected to abide by the Duquesne University Student Handbook including the Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities and Conduct.
(b) ) I agree to the student financial obligation terms in the Financial Responsibility Agreement for each term of enrollment.

I certify that the information given on this application is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and is my own work, including my personal essay; and that I have not attended institutions other than those listed on my application. I understand that making false or fraudulent statements within this application may result in disciplinary action, denial of admission and invalidation of credits or degrees earned. I understand that I am responsible for arranging the forwarding of official transcripts from schools I have attended and that such transcripts become the property of Duquesne University and will not be returned. I give my high school(s)/secondary school(s) and college(s)/university(ies) permission to send my official transcript(s) directly to Duquesne University. Should any of the information I have given change prior to my entry to Duquesne University, I shall immediately inform the Office of Admissions.

For non-degree seeking students: I understand that any credit I may earn as a non-degree seeking student will not be considered nor applied toward a degree at Duquesne University, unless and until I complete requirements for admission as a degree seeking student.

Signature*

Today's Date:*

How did you hear about the Paralegal Institute at the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University?*

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