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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the Center's laptop requirements?
A: All students entering the Center for Advanced...

All students entering the Center for Advanced Legal Studies are required to have their own laptop. Laptops should meet or exceed certain minimum requirements as listed below.

 

Configuration item
Minimum specifications
Computer Type
Laptop or Tablet
Screen Size
13.3"
Native Screen Resolution
1024 x 768
Processor Speed
1.2 GHz
Minimum RAM
2 GB
Minimum Hard Disk Size
120 GB
Minimum Battery Life
4 hours
Ethernet
10/100 Integrated
Wireless
802.11 a/b/g (n optional)
Optical Drive
DVD/CD-RW
Sound
Integrated, with speakers, earphone and mic jack
USB slots
Two (2) - powered
Video Graphic Card
Discrete graphics preferred but not required
Modem
Not Required
Webcam
Required (Integrated preferred)
  

Minimum software requirements  

Operating System:

  

Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Mac OS 10

Microsoft Office:

  

Provided to all incoming students

Security Software:

  

Internet firewall / Antivirus / Anti-malware with active subscription to virus and malware signature updates.

 

Internet Connection Requirements  
Broadband Internet at 768 kb/sec is the minimum recommended. Most subscribers to telecom DSL or cable company Internet service should meet or exceed this requirement. Cellular Internet and satellite service can suffice for limited use but isn’t recommended as a primary connection.
Q: How do I connect to the Remote Desktop?
A: The Center utilizes Windows Terminal Servers to...
The Center utilizes Windows Terminal Servers to allow access to applications which would normally be accessible only on campus.  All you need is an active Internet connection and a small free utility.
 
A username and password should have been created for you after you started your first class.  For students, usernames are typically your last name followed by the last 4 digits of your social security number.  For example, if your name is Steven Jones and your SSN is 123-45-6789 your username will be jones6789.  Your initial password will be the last 4 digits of your SSN.  The system will require you to create a new, more secure password when you first login.
 
To access the remote servers you will need to run a small application called Remote Desktop Connection.  If you are using a Windows machine this app will already be installed on your computer.  From the Start Menu, select Programs or All Programs.  Select Accessories, and then Remote Desktop Connection. 
 
If you are using a Mac, you will need to download and install the free application from Microsoft.  Remote Desktop Connection for Mac
 
When you run the application you should see the following logon screen:
 
 
Type remote.paralegal.edu in the computer field.  Do not connect yet.
 
By default, you will NOT be able to save documents created in the remote session onto your computer, but you can change this behavior.
 
Click on the Options>> button to reveal the following screen (or one very similar)
 
 
 
Next, select the Local Resources tab at the top of the dialog box.
 
 
Click the More button to access your local disk drives.
 
 
Place a check in the box next to each disk drive you wish be able to access.  If you plan to use a flash or USB drive, place a check in both the Drives that I connect to later and Supported Plug and Play devices.
 
Click the OK button and click the Connect button.
 
Once the connection to the Remote Servers is made, you will be presented with the following login screen.  Enter your username and password, and change the Log on to field to CALS using the drop-down menu.
 
 
 
You should be presented with a remote desktop after a brief configuratoin period.
 
Q: What are my prospects for employment after I graduate from the Center?
A: The Center’s graduates have had great success in...
The Center’s graduates have had great success in finding employment in the legal field. Our placement director works individually with each graduate to help ensure this success.
 
On the most recent annual report ending Aug. 31, 2008, the Texas Workforce Commission states  that 84% of our Certificate graduates and 89% of our AAS Degree graduates were employed in the legal profession.  Awesome!  Considering that some graduates attended the Center on a student VISA and were not eligible for employment in the United States and others elected to pursue higher education, these are incredible statistics.   
 
The future looks very promising as well. According the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the paralegal profession "is projected to grow much faster than average for all occupations through 2016" as law firms increasingly hire paralegals to lower the cost and increase the availability and efficiency of legal services.
 
Considering this and the Center’s commitment to providing dedicated placement services, our graduates should feel very confident concerning their future employment possibilities.
Q: I don’t see how I can afford to get my paralegal education. I don’t have the money right now. What..
A: No matter what your financial situation is right...
No matter what your financial situation is right now, we have a plan to help you get through school and begin a career you'll love. While many of our students pay for their education as they attend, the majority of our students rely on the financial assistance that is available for college students. The truth is, few people can afford to pay up front for their education. You are not alone. Rarely is a person denied the opportunity to continue their education due to a lack of funds.
Q: How do I know if the paralegal profession is right for me?
A: Like law school, paralegal students come from...
Like law school, paralegal students come from all walks of life. The profession is unique in that there are no prerequisites required to excel.  Teachers, students, sales representatives, business owners, secretaries, homemakers, wait staff, accountants, nurses and even lawyers and doctors have taken our program.
 
Paralegal students should, however, have an interest in the law, have good communication skills, be dependable, curious, decisive, and willing to dedicate themselves to the task at hand. Maturity is a definite plus.
 
To assure the paralegal profession is academically suited for each student entering our program, we administer the Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam as a part of our admission process. Positive results on this exam help assure that all students maintain an acceptable pace as they progress through our program and enter the legal profession. 
 
The Wonderlic exam is administered at no charge and may be scheduled along with your initial admission interview.  Interviews and testing may be scheduled "live online" or at the Center. 
   

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