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Sure. Because you could get through the program quicker.
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2.
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I would not prefer it. The courses would be rushed and it would be hard
for students taking more than 2 law classes at a time to maintain 100
percent scores on the material.
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3.
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I would choose the 15 week courses for the following reasons:
1) The 9week course would make it more difficult to complete the amount
of work required. It would be to much work in such a small amount of
time. 2) If a student takes several classes, that would also increase
the amount of work which affect the quality of work that is turned in.
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4.
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Yes, a quality program that one can get through faster is always a welcome option.
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5.
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Because I have a full time job that can be very demanding (I am an EA
to an Executive at Technicolor) I have to work extra hard to stay on
top of my work in a regular 15 week semester. For me, a 9 week or
quarter length term would be alot harder. Working full time and going
to school is hard enough, plus trying to have a life outside of work
and school, etc.
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6.
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Possibly. Since I am not a full time student I might find it too
intensive to take two accelerated courses at once. With the 15 week
semester, I have no problem taking two at once; however during the
winter sessions, for instance, I can only take one class at a time
because there is no way I can keep up/do homework, etc. with two
accelerated courses.
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As a working person I would rather see four 9-week programs per year
than two 15-week programs with two 4- or 6-week programs per year. The
4- and 6-week programs for working people are extremely difficult
because they monopolize so much of your time. The working person is
easily precluded from taking two 4- or 6-week classes per term whereas
a 9-week program may afford more working people an opportunity to take
two classes per term, thus completing 8 classes per year rather than
merely 6 classes per year.
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8.
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no because it would have the feeling of those "9month programs" and the
paralegal program at Mission is seen with more dignity that you really
did earn your education and not buy it.
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9.
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No because that would just be to much work in a small amount of time.
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10.
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absolutely.
The material is pretty stragth forward and it gives you a complete view
of what you are looking in the law field. paralegal is mostly hands on
training but the courses provides a complete forecast.
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11.
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Yes!! that would be awesome! I love the summer and winter sessions and
being able to knock out a couple of classes in a few short weeks!
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12.
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I like the 9 week program, it work with my schedule and is faster to
finish the paralegal program. the 15 week wiil take longer and is not
for me.
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13.
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No. I will sometimes take a class in the summer, but I will only take
one. I don't think as much is learned when the classes are crammed. I
like having the time to think about what I'm learning. If the class is
too short I feel like I'm memorizing for a test, and then forget the
material. I don't think speed is the answer.
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14.
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Yes. In general, I prefer the quarter system over the semester system
as semester classes are just too long. The faster pace of quarters
keeps it more interesting and then you're done with the class and can
move on to the next one. It seems like quarters would make sense,
compared to having some 15-week classes and then some 5-week summer
classes. I would guess that students in this program aren't always
typical (18-22, full-time)students and may be working adults looking to
complete the program faster. Personally, I don't really care one way or
the other with this program - it won't make a difference in my decision
to take the classes.
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15.
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It would be nice if all the classes were 9 weeks. I have taken the 15
week classes and the 6 week classes and I feel that the 15 week classes
drag on too long and the 6 week classes are to bunched up. 9 weeks
would be perfect!
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16.
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Yes, because it allows us to finish the curriculum sooner.
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17.
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Yes, so that I am able to proceed sooner with my education goals.
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18.
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Tough one. Since I work full time and try to have a life, try is the
key word there, the longer the better in being able to balance
everything. Now that I said that, I am one who wants to get things done
as fast as I can. Having the longer time allows me to take more classes
during a semester and having time to do them.
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I realize that it is a terrific benefit to offer shorter semesters
allowing students to obtain a certification sooner. However, a good
portion of the students in all probability do not work full-time, have
the capability of taking on a larger study load and more time to devote
to their studies. Since I work full-time, I am only able to handle one
course at a time and only during the 15 week semester program. It’s a
bit disheartening when you can only take one or two classes a year. So,
I am definitely not in favor of the 9 week semester program…..please,
its stressful enough as it is.
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20.
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No, because with a 40 hour work week I already have limited time. Plus,
I always have the option of taking a Winter or Summer session class if
I want to complete a course quickly.
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21.
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I like the 15 week course because we have been used to it. We have more
time to complete assignment. However, the 9 week course will allow more
students to enroll in the program. Some classes may be offered as PACE
classes.
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22.
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I would not be interested in a 9-week program.
The 15 week program allows me the time to give proper attention to the subject matter, while working a 40 day work week.
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23.
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can be possible to accelerate the speed of graduating.
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24.
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Yes, I would prefer to have a 9 week class versus 15 week class because
the subject stays fresh in your mind and it is easier to remember.
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25.
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15 week, or semester program... because most students are taking 3 classes per semester and working.
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26.
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Although I will be finishing the program this fall, it would be very
benefical because with 9 week classes; this would allow student to
finish the program quicker.
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27.
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No. Sressful trying to complete assignments in 15 week courses carrying
12 units of law related courses. I plan to carry only 6 umits next
semester even though I would like to complete entire course earlier.
Reduced time frame less likely that subject matter will be retained for
use in the challenging and competitive field of legal assisting. I want
to learn, not compete for how fast I can accumulate credits.I do not
want to nut up in the process.
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28.
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Yes, I would prefer it. In the seven week course, it seems that material is just squished in at the end and not spaced evenly.
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29.
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YES!!!!! 15 weeks is too long and but the 9th week or so you tend to become disinterested.
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30.
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Yes, becuase then the program is more modular, if the terms are
shorter, and it is easier to take trips or plan events.As example, had
to move, and only lost classes in shorter session(s).
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31.
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Yes
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32.
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Yes....I think everyone would like to get done as quickly as possible
so if it were feasible, then I think it would be a great idea.
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33.
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If the same amount of classes were required for the certificate, then
we could finish faster if courses were 9 wks instead of 15 wks.
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34.
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Yes.
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35.
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Yes. I am currently taking a 6-week summer school course and feel its
quality is similar to that of a 15 week course although a little less
involved. A 9-week course would be a "happy medium".
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36.
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I am just now enrolled for the first time at Mission for the paralegal
classes and therefore cannot answer this or the following 3 questions.
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37.
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No I would not prefer a nine week or quarter program over the 15 week,
semester program. There is much to learn in a semester with one class.
I have found that even the 15 week program does not properly and fully
prepare the paralegal to go out and begin a career as in the 15 weeks,
nothing specific is focused in on, meaning that not enough "paperwork"
is done. In assignments we are required to submit such legal paperwork
as; a mandatory settlement letter, pleadings, and so forth. While we do
complete the assignments, the classes move onto yet more legal
paperwork preparation, while we have not fully learned, comprehended
the previous one. In 15 weeks, it actually moves too fast. For those
without legal experience in preparing the paperwork, this is very
confusing and the step by step procedure in arriving at a certain piece
of work, is also lost. If asked at entry level to prepare a case file,
then pleadings and so forth, the entry level Paralegal is stumped, with
various memories of assingments, but none which were directly focused
on strictly the steps to arrive at the final products. Inclusive, there
were so many assignmments that nothing is actually "memorized" as to
what a particular piece of work should be written as. I feel only those
who could prove legal writting and preparation, those who know the
procedure and the requirements of certain documents should be allowed
to "face pase" on any law law class, with possibly a mandatory entry
exam in order to properly and honestly place them into this fast paced
class of less than a semester.
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38.
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Yes, if was still online.
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39.
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Yes, to accomplish earning the certificate in a more quick fashion
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40.
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Yes, I would.
That way, we could go through classes quickly.
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41.
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I like the program
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