Admissions
How many credits are in the associates in Law & Paralegal Studies?
What is 60 credits and can be completed in 5 semesters when taking 12-credits per semester.
What is the tuitional cost for full-time in-state students in the Law and Paralegal program
What is $3,300 per semester and part-time would be $276 per credit.
Can Associate degree students transition into a bachelor’s program post completion?
What is Yes, UCO offers the Bachelor’s in Law and Paralegal Studies. Then the students would be able to pursue law school post bachelor graduation.
Does the college offer free tutoring for students who need assistance?
What is Yes, the academic success center has professional tutors to assist students. Our faculty members are also happy to help our students.
What Lost reason do you use if a student confirmed but became unresponsive and never enrolled into classes?
What is Non-Start
Is UCO’s Law and Paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association?
What is yes, UCO is one of three schools who have an ABA approved online associate degree program.
What is the tuitional cost for non-Ohio residents to go full-time per semester?
What is $3,480
Can Law and Paralegal students get their program specific textbooks all in one website?
What is Yes, Cengage Unlimited Textbooks is $70.00 per semester.
How many credit hours are synchronous for the Law and Paralegal program?
What is 9 credit hours, because it is ABA approved-they are required.
If a student is having issues procuring their official transcripts from an international school but has unofficial transcripts on hand. Is there a UC professional that can assist with SpanTran processes?
What is Yes, Jason Chambers of International Admissions.
Can a high school graduate or HSE recipient be admitted into the AS- Law and Paralegal Studies program?
What is Yes, current seniors or graduates with a diploma or HSE can be admitted into the program.
Are there scholarships and grants given out by law firms or that are specific to law and paralegal students?
What is Yes, examples: Commonwealth Law Group offers a 3K scholarship for those studying to make a positive impact in their community and Stand Up For Justice scholarship is a scholarship for current law students/students planning on attending law school/or have a interest in the legal field.
If a student informs you that they have a criminal record, would this disqualify them from being admitted into the Law and Paralegal program?
What is no, individuals with criminal records are not barred from being admitted into the Law and Paralegal program if they have completed their probation and have finalized all matters with the courts.
If a student wants to speak with the program lead for the Law and Paralegal program, who is it?
Who is Page Beetem, she is the primary point of contact for Law and Paralegal program.
A student confirms their spot into the Law and Paralegal program, what SSC do you hand off Law and Paralegal students too?
Who is Anthony Gross.
How many start dates does the Asscioates in Law and Paralegal studies have?
What is 6 start dates (Fall, Spring, & Summer with B terms for all)
Are there scholarship databases in the state of Ohio and in Hamilton County?
What is Yes, Ohio Means Jobs has their own scholarship database and Hamilton County Library system has their own scholarship database. https://jobseeker.k-12.ohiomeansjobs.monster.com/FundIt/scholarship.aspx
Are all classes in the Law and Paralegal studies program taught by licensed attorneys?
What is Yes, UCO Law and Paralegal professors are all licensed attorneys.
What platforms will the students be using when they are in their synchronous class times?
What is Webex or Teams.
If a student cannot attend one of the synchronous class times, who does the student need to contact?
Who is Paige Beetem, primary point of contact for Law and Paralegal Program
Is the Law and Paralegal program asynchronous?
What is No, the Law and Paralegal associates has 9 credit house (3 Classes) with mandatory times (ABA Requirement)
Is there a limit on the amount of scholarships/grants that a student can apply for?
What is no, students can apply for as many scholarships and grants that they qualify for. Most undergrad students will qualify for 100-200K worth of scholarships and grants on www.unigo.com
If a student is wanting to use their Post 9/11 or G.I Bill benefits, is there a professional at UCC that you can refer them too?
What is Yes, Jennifer Radt is the UCC professional that assists student with the active military/veteran benefits.
Can a Law and Paralegal student provide legal services post-degree completion?
What is No, Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law.
If a AS-Law and Paralegal student is about to graduate and wants to start the BS-Law and Paralegal program, who do you need to reach out to prior before sending the Readmit Application?
Who is Anthony Gross, Anthony will need to make sure the student has a graduation audit before the Readmit Application is submitted.