CENTER FOR ADVANCED LEGAL STUDIES
- 3910 Kirby Ste 200
- Houston, TX 77098
- OPEID College Code: 02604700
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- General Phone: (713) 529-2778
- Director: Doyle Happe
- Type: Private For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Continuous
- Highest Degree: Associate's
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 208
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Center for Advanced Legal Studies - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
- Student Services
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
None Available
- Website
- www.paralegal.edu
- Mission Statement
- The mission of the Center For Advanced Legal Studies is to provide students with the skills, practical and ethical knowledge and abilities which will allow them to excel as paralegals and meet the needs of the legal, governmental and corporate communities.
Accreditation
- Council on Occupational Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Private For-Profit 4-Year Primarily Associates
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Very Small Two-Year
Center for Advanced Legal Studies Campus Map
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $100.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Required
- Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 4 | 12 | 16 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 2 (50%) | 7 (58%) | 9 (56%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 2 (100%) | 7 (100%) | 9 (100%) |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 84%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 84% | 64% | - | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $8,913 | $3,784 | - | - |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 6.7% | 12.2% | 6.0% |
| Number in Default | 10 | 21 | 13 |
| Number in Repayment | 148 | 172 | 216 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Student Expenses for the Largest Program Offered
Paralegal
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| Tuition and Fees | $10,500 | $8,641 | $8,641 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $900 | $900 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,922 | $4,997 | $4,997 |
| Other Expenses | $4,142 | $4,142 | $4,142 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,975 | $2,516 | $2,516 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | $21,514 | $18,680 | $18,680 |
| Off Campus with Family | $14,425 | $12,057 | $12,057 |
Largest Programs Offered
| Tuition, Fees, Expenses | Program Length | Average Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paralegal | $11,450 | 62 Credit Hours | 15 Months |
| Paralegal | $11,450 | 30 Credit Hours | 7 Months |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
| Certificate | Associate | |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Professions and Studies | ||
| Paralegal Degree | 69 | 75 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 208 Undergraduate: 134 Graduate: 74
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 31 Female: 177
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 21 Female: 113
- Graduate Gender Male: 10 Female: 64
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 208 Part-Time: 0
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 134 Part-Time: 0
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 74 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 55 | 26% |
| Asian | 10 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 52 | 25% |
| White | 89 | 43% |
| Unknown | 2 | 1% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 4 | 2% |
| Ages 20-21 | 5 | 2% |
| Ages 22-24 | 34 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 56 | 27% |
| Ages 30-34 | 39 | 19% |
| Ages 35-39 | 25 | 12% |
| Ages 40-49 | 28 | 13% |
| Ages 50-65 | 17 | 8% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 37 | 16 | 21 |
| Faculty Status | 32 | 12 | 20 |
| Graduate Assistants | 1 | - | 1 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 20 | 2 | 18 |
| Primarily Instruction | 20 | 2 | 18 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $71,004 (2) | $66,909 (1) | $75,099 (1) |
| Instructor | $71,004 (2) | $66,909 (1) | $75,099 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,096 (2) | $54,745 (1) | $61,446 (1) |
| Instructor | $58,096 (2) | $54,745 (1) | $61,446 (1) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 63%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 53% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 60% |
| Female | 51% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 50% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 39% |
| White | 69% |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
