Student Services

Our 6-month paralegal studies program at The Pro Se Legal Studies Institute in Houston, Texas, is designed to educate aspiring paralegals in the most efficient way possible. Learn more about our courses on this page.

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Grading and Course Credit

After you enroll in a 6-month session, you must meet the attendance, participation, and course requirements set by the instructor.

Letter Grades

• A 90-100

• B 80-89

• C 70-79

• D 60-69

• F Below 60

Passed/Not Passed Grades

P (passed) is equivalent to a D or higher.

Other Letter Designations

W (withdraw) You can withdraw without academic penalty at any time, and may be eligible to complete the course at a different time. Contact the school Administrator. Also see Schedule for Drop and Withdrawal Refunds.

I (incomplete) may be assigned by an instructor on an exceptional basis if your coursework has been of passing quality but was not finished during the program term due to circumstances beyond your control. Speak to a PSLSI administrator if you wish to receive an incomplete.

Progress Records

A student can check their grades at any point by contacting the PSLSI administrator or counselor at [email protected].

Transfer Information and Credit

Credits earned at PSLSI may not be transferable to other programs or educational institutions.

Attendance Policies

Class attendance is monitored daily. Students are expected to regularly attend all lectures and off-campus workshops. A student will be dropped from a course after accumulating absences in excess of 15 percent of the total hours of instruction (lecture and off-campus workshops). Although it is the student’s responsibility to drop a course for non-attendance, the instructor has the authority to drop a student for excessive absences.

Students are responsible for materials covered during their absences. Instructors may be willing to consult with students for make-up assignments, but it is the student’s responsibility to contact the instructor.

PSLSI cancels classes only when absolutely necessary, but we must reserve the right to do so, as well as to reschedule courses and change instructors.

NOTE: It is the responsibility of the student to withdraw officially from a course. Failure to officially withdraw will affect the student’s ability to return to the program at a later date.

STUDENT COMPLAINT POLICY

NOTICE OF SCHOOL’S STUDENT COMPLAINT POLICY

This school has a Certificate of Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).

The TWC-assigned school number is: s5714.

The school’s programs are approved by TWC.

Students must address their concerns about this school or any of its educational programs by following the grievance process outlined in the school’s catalog. Schools are responsible for ensuring and documenting that all students have received a copy of the school’s grievance procedures and for describing these procedures in the school’s published catalog. If, as a student, you were not provided with this information, please inform school management.

Students dissatisfied with this school’s response to their complaint or who are not able to file a complaint with the school, can file a formal complaint with TWC, as well as with other relevant agencies or accreditors, if applicable.

Withdrawal From a Course

To withdraw from the program, contact the PSLSI administrator at [email protected].

Your Paralegal Studies Certificate of Completion

The Pro Se Legal Studies Institute is authorized to provide a Certificate of Completion for Paralegal Studies by its organizational charter.

As a student of PSLSI, you are held to the same high standards as those attending any higher education institution. It is your responsibility to review all information in this Student Services section so that you are well informed about school policies and guidelines.

Student Services

Get to know your school administrators, professors, and classmates to add richness (and opportunities!) to your school experience. What you put into your education determines how wide your path will be upon graduation.

Student Newspaper

The Pro Se Legal Journal welcomes students with an interest in promoting the school's vision: a fair, diverse, competent, and transparent judicial system. Contact us at [email protected] to let us know how you'd like to be a part of this work.

Student Government

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Alumni Association

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