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 The George Washington  The George Washington University University Online Paralegal Studies Online Paralegal Studies Information Session Information Session Friday , Septe mber 2 4 th @ 12:30 PM EST  T o hear the audi o por tion, please f ollow the instructions on your screen.

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Logistics

 You are in listen-only mode

 Ask questions by typing into the chat box

ou will be able to get copies of the slides

Y ou will be able to get a recording of this webinar

Logistics & Commonly Asked Questions

2  To contact our Admissions Office, please call 1.866.232.0232 Ext. 3421

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Panelist

 Toni Marsh

Program Director

3  To contact our Admissions Office, please call 1.866.232.0232 Ext. 3421

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W hy choose George W ashington University?

hat can I expect?

Inside the online

classroom

 Application package

Q&A

 Agenda

4  To contact our Admissions Office, please call 1.866.232.0232 Ext. 3421

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 Why choose George Washington?

Faculty are leaders in their fields, prominentscholars and educators, and experienced onlineeducators

George  W ashington·s prestigious master·s inparalegal studies is one of a very few available

fully online George  W ashington is a highly respected national

university: ± Ranked 51st on U.S. News & World Report's list of 

 Top National Universities in 2010 ± Paralegal Studies Program is the 2010 recipient of 

the University Continuing and ProfessionalEducation Association's (UPCEA) Program of Excellence Award Committee·s ́ Program of Excellence Awardµ

5  To contact our Admissions Office, please call 1.866.232.0232 Ext. 3421

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 Why choose George Washington?

 Accelerated online format allows students to complete the master'sdegree in approximately two years.

Integrated curriculum weaves instruction in ethics and professionalism,

technology, and writing throughout the program, allowing students to

internalize and master these important concepts easily.

 Association with the George Washington Law School allows our

students to study legal research with G W  law librarians who hold J.D.s

and master's degrees in Library Science.

 Advanced standing of up to 12 credits that satisfy the core course

requirements may be available to qualified graduates of certain paralegal

programs.

6  To contact our Admissions Office, please call 1.866.232.0232 Ext. 3421

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 What can I expect?

Highly motivated classmates with professional

 working experience

Engaging discussions between students, faculty,

instructors, and classmates Clear learning objectives

 Average 10 to 15 hours coursework per week 

Structured learning experience over two years

Excellent support throughout the program

7  To contact our Admissions Office, please call 1.866.232.0232 Ext. 3421

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Inside the Online Classroom

´What does a typical

online course look like?µ

 Toni Marsh

Program Director

8  To contact our Admissions Office, please call 1.866.232.0232 Ext. 3421

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Informal Poll

Q: What part of the application process

 would you like us to focus on in today·s

information session? a) Resume

b) Personal statement

c) Letters of recommendation

d) Application form

9  To contact our Admissions Office, please call 1.866.232.0232 Ext. 3421

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 Application Package

 Apply Online at www.gwu.edu/gradinfo

 Application Materials:

Online application and application fee Official transcripts from each college or university attended Resume Statement of academic objectives and professional goals  Two recommendations ² academic and/or professional  Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores, if 

applicable

10  To contact our Admissions Office, please call 1.866.232.0232 Ext. 3421

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Questions?

IIMPORTANTMPORTANT

DD ATES ATES

 Application Application

DeadlineDeadlineOctober 25, 2010

Spring ClassSpring Class

Start DateStart Date January 10, 2011

IIMPORTANTMPORTANT

DD ATES ATES

 Application Application

DeadlineDeadlineOctober 25, 2010

Spring ClassSpring Class

Start DateStart Date January 10, 2011

11  To contact our Admissions Office, please call 1.866.232.0232 Ext. 3421

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Contact Information

Do you have further

questions regarding 

the application process?

 Web: www.onlinegwu.com

E-mail: [email protected]

 Toll-Free: 1.866.232.0232 Ext. 3421

http://bit.ly/GWPLXFacebook 

http://twitter.com/GWParalegal

IIMPORTANTMPORTANT

DD ATES ATES

 Application ApplicationDeadlineDeadline

October 25, 2010

Spring ClassSpring Class

Start DateStart Date January 10, 2011

IIMPORTANTMPORTANT

DD ATES ATES

 Application ApplicationDeadlineDeadline

October 25, 2010

Spring ClassSpring Class

Start DateStart Date January 10, 2011

12  To contact our Admissions Office, please call 1.866.232.0232 Ext. 3421