You’re under a deadline, the pressure is on, and your web search isn’t turning up anything useful—how frustrating. As a paralegal, the ability to research quickly and effectively is essential. With the ease and availability of the internet, it is no wonder why most of us turn to internet search engines to do at least […]
If you already have your bachelor’s degree, you and your paralegal career will benefit by refreshing and enhancing your English skills. If you are getting an associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies, English Composition is required.That’s the long and short of it. As it happens, there are many good reasons to take and enjoy English and […]
Gail ArmatysCo-Founder & CAO Center for Advanced Legal Studies As co-founder and administrator of CALS, Gail focuses on providing excellent services, programs, resources, and results to students. She is passionate about helping students accomplish their goals through completion of CALS’ paralegal programs.
Online courses offered at Center for Advanced Legal Studies utilize two leading course management platforms; Canvas LMS and Blackboard Collaborate. These technologies require an initial configuration of your computer to work properly. Since these courses are presented in a live interactive format, participants are required to have a webcam and microphone, with a headset being preferred. Follow […]
The better your Internet connection, the better your experience will be using Canvas LMS and other online resources such as Blackboard Collaborate. The opposite is also true. If your Internet connection is slow and/or has poor line quality, your experience will be diminished or certain features will fail to run. The following tools can help determine […]
In order to access Canvas LMS, Blackboard Collaborate and other resources at Center for Advanced Legal Studies, your computer must be configured correctly and in good working condition. Also, your Internet connection must be fast, stable and reliable. If you are experiencing difficulties connecting to Canvas or Blackboard Collaborate, or are experiencing problems accessing content, […]
Know ahead of time the deadline and the timeline of the exam you need to follow. Designate a time to take exams and try to avoid all interruptions. Read all test instructions carefully before starting your exams! When you start the test, plan accordingly to be able to complete it in one seating. Do not […]
Students can print to the HP LaserJet 4200 located in the law library. If you are running Windows 7 or Windows XP follow the following steps: Windows 7 Make sure you are connected to the Center’s Wireless network. This will not work if you are using a laptop connect card from Sprint, AT&T, Verizon, etc. […]
Gail ArmatysCo-Founder & CAO Center for Advanced Legal Studies As co-founder and administrator of CALS, Gail focuses on providing excellent services, programs, resources, and results to students. She is passionate about helping students accomplish their goals through completion of CALS’ paralegal programs.
All students entering the Center for Advanced Legal Studies morning program are required to have their own laptop. Students taking classes online may opt for a laptop or desktop computer. Both laptops and desktops should meet or exceed certain minimum requirements as listed below. Eric H. HappeDirector of Distance Education
800 W Sam Houston Pkwy S, Suite 100
Houston, TX 77042-1912
Call or Text: (713) 529-2778
Toll Free: 1-800-446-6931
800 W Sam Houston Pkwy S, Suite 100
Houston, TX 77042-1912
Call or Text: (713) 529-2778
Toll Free: 1-800-446-6931
