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The instructors are wonderful; the courses are indepth and make you work to earn your degree.
There's really nothing I dislike about the program.
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The interaction in the on-campus classes is what I like the most. I
feel you can get a better handle on the material when it is presented
in this manner.
The decrease in on-campus classes is what I like the least for the
above reason.
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The fact the the program is online makes it very desireable because of
work and family commitments. I could not honestly mention anything that
I dont like about the program. It is very detailed and the work is
challenging but yet rewarding with regards to learning.
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This is my first class, but from what I've read about your program
online, you seem to cover everything. I like that the program can be
taken completely online. I like that it can be done in a reasonable
amount of time. I like that you offer online tutors.
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I am new to the program and have only had 2 classes thus far. So far I
have enjoyed the classes (Law 10 and 11 is what I have taken. Its the
first time I have taken an on-line class and I really enjoyed them but
can't help but feel I am missing out on not being in a classroom
environment with other students.
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I love being able to study independently and not having the requirement
of being in class at a certain time. I do wish the professors were more
accessible somehow. On more than one occasion I have emailed a prof
with a question and have received no response. (NOT YOU PROF JORDAN!)
Its come to where I feel like I'm "bothering" them and I now hesitate
altogether in emailing a prof w/a question
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What I liked most: you covered a lot of ground and gave us a decent
foundation. What I liked least: the classes are too easy (except for
that stinkin' evidence class - what a ballbuster! - even though it
turned out to be by far my favorite class of all) and I feel that this
is causing law firms to lower their expectations and standards of
quality which results in lower pay and less respect for paralegals as a
group. Our job - at the end of the day - is to free up the lawyer so
that he/she has time to be a rainmaker yet so often we are relegated to
being nothing more than glorified file clerks.
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most... the fact that you are on your own pace.
least...the fact I didnt find out about it until after I spent $2500 for ONE class at University of Phoenix : )
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Well I like the program nothing is really bad about it, but I would
like to see teachers to actually show the students where they have
committed a mistake and to help them understand why it is a mistake.
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I like most the flexibility that provides working at your own pace.
I do not found anithing that I dislike.
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I like independent learning and Prof J. answers emails and phone calls right away.
I have had some difficulty getting responses from other professors and tutors.
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The teacher are very helpful and are there for you and if you need any
help the whole school well be there to help you, I have gone to other
school but, Mission College is the best I have attended.
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I like the accessibility of the on-line classes, with the option of
taking some of the classes at the school. I'd prefer to know what I got
wrong or didn't cover enough on assignments and non-multiple choice
quizzes, but I do know that that is difficult to do.
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I like that it is completely online. I haven't started my first class
yet, but from reading the website it seems as if there is lots of
support (tutors, chat time, contact info, online resources like book
chapters for people who haven't yet purchased the books.) You are
making it easy for students to be successful. I have not (yet) seen
anything I dislike.
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What I like the most in this program is being able to take the entire
program online, which allows me to work basically at my own pace. The
only think I don't like is the length of time it takes for grades to
generally be updated. One of my classes there was no grades or feedback
until almost the end, so, I was not sure if I was on the right track or
not when I was working on the assignments.
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LIKE MOST: Online easy access, accessibility. Well laid out ETUDES. Can see grade status.
LIKE LEAST: nothing
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What I like most is that I can do this program in the comfort of my own home.
Lease like about the program I believe making it easier for us as students to be able to contact a tutor.
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I love the fact that I can do this all on line. Working full time its
the best way for me to be able to do this program. I learn well on my
own so it does work for me.
The part that I miss is the social aspect of being in class and meeting
people. See next question.
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There are so many wonderful aspects of the Paralegal Certification
Program such as the reasonable cost of the classes, pay as you go
system, Etudes, entirely on-line offering, the numerous resources
available, access to tutors and the meet & confer benefit. More
importantly is the fact that the Director of the program has such a
willingness to assist students, always available and replies are
speedy.
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What I like most is that I've never had trouble enrolling due to a full
classes and I like the low cost of a community college. What I like
least is the limited availability of on campus classes. I don't mind a
combination of online and on campus, but I don't like that most are
online.
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Very convienant and the classes are available to take almost every semester.
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I like the freedom of the on-line system and the resources provided to
help in the study process.
I am frustrated with the response to questions I ask via e-mail. Last
semester I asked questions twice regarding test answers and both times
did not get any reponse. This semester, with the quizzes being essay
style, I am not informed as to what I didn't get correct, I only get a
score posted, with no clue as to what was wrong. I think it is
important to learn what you don't answer correctly on a quiz...that is
the learning process.
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online very convenient- i like this the most
i like least is you do not feel the voice of the teacher and you do not know his thoughts on what you write.
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I like the classes that are interesting and not borring. I like the
cases, but some of these cases are too long and by the time you get to
the end of the reading you get confused. I like it when you read the
case and you know what the case is about, but not when there is
different illaborations and opionons of others. I like to read the case
just itself without any footnotes, I like the footnotes after the case
when people bring their opinions and their own conclusions. The due
dates of the assignements are to close with the other classes. Even
though I know it is a 5 week class I think the assignments should have
been cut down a little especially the reading material, because there
is not enough time to do all the assignments before and be ready to do
the other class assignements as well.
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liked - the online format... disliked - I wished there was more feedback on the assignments.
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I like the ETUDE that allows the curriculum to flow easily. I can
submit my necessary assignment and test without the hassle of trying to
figure how to work the program. I dont dislike anything.
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I would like to be able to work for credits with a local law firm to
see what a legal assistant does. Sort of like a ride along. Watch how
cases are discused. Set in on the actual client interview. Watch the
legal assistant go about researching a current case on the computer and
at the law library. I would like to tag along. Better than a book
reading.Probate law office. Labor law office. Personal injury office,
etc.
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I like using the ETUDES portal for the classes and how the class is set
up with the assignments/tests and due dates. The discussion boards can
be used to facilitate more communication and discussion of issues
related to the class.
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I like that all of the classes are available online! I don't like that it isn't ABA approved.
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Dr. Jordan's style and presence is your best asset as he is a welcoming
force.
Least? I would like to see chats online between all students, so there
is a sense of community. I see few posts.
And, for those who are aways from Sylmar, maybe they could even get to
know each other. (I am moving to Chico, from an area close to Grass
Valley. It is remote.) Maybe there could be retreats. It could be
anywhere, including camp grounds in Northern California. Why not? There
are lots of facilities, and they are open to schools, I am sure.
Churches have a lot of retreat/camp areas open to rental.
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I like that I am able to take the entire program online at my
convenience. I also like how user friendly the entire program is and
willing to help the professors are.
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I have only taken 5 courses so far but I feel like more hands on with
actual situations and forms for each would be great. Bankruptcy and
eviction was set up with the student having to fill out the forms and I
felt I learned the process better than if I would have just read about
evictions or bankruptcy.
I love the flexible schedule with the online courses. I love the class
selection.
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Amount of time taken to complete course
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I am very impressed with the program and my boss who has a law degree
is also very impressed with the aspects of the courses that I have
discussed with him. He says I am learning things similar to what he
learned in law school and to think like an attorney. The only thing I
have some difficulty with is the instructions on some of the
assignments are sometimes not real clear and it is hard to ask for
clarification on the instructions as you would in a normal classroom
situation.
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What I like most are the instructors,actually. "Most" of them. Loving
the law as I do, I feel that they make this field even more exciting
and show great concern and compassion for their students. I do like the
cases in which we must read and break down. These assignments are long
and require much reading but actually force a student to focus in and
to understand law terminology and why the end result was arrived at.
These are challenging and actually show the student and the instructor
if they have a comprehension of what is going on. What I like least is
that a certain instructor is able to grade in any way he feels his mood
at the momment warrants. While comparing answers to questions on test
papers with others, I have found that answers which warranted A's on
one students paper, warranted a "B" or less with another. Correct
answer, but different grade, with NO explanation as to why. What I like
least is that many instructors do not give you a clue as to why your
grade is such as it is, and inspite of asking from one professor, there
is no explanation. With most instructors, if you ask, you are given an
answer. But again, one instructor does not give answers nor any help
when requested. What I like least is that one instructor imparticular
does not respond to his emails, he does not answer questions and does
not grade equally. Instructors for the most part will respond, but not
at all times. What I like least, is that at program end, when
certificates are awarded or an AA Degree in the field is accomplished ,
not all memebers of the staff of the law department bother to attend.
During the certificate ceremony there only two members of our law
department in attendance, in Spring of 2006, during the AA graduation
there were NO members of the law department present.
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That most classes are online.
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The convenience of online school. The web pages are a little difficult to navigate.
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38.
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This is my first time taking the program, so I don't have much of the input for this question.
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nothing bad really
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