Top 10 Reasons to Enroll
1. Fastest Growing Career Fields
Lakewood College offers more than just an education—it offers career training in some of today's hottest occupations.
In its annual list of best careers, U.S. News & World Report names mediator as a top choice for 2009. The US News & World Report highlights a mediator's important role in settling disputes and conflicts, citing it as a less expensive option than going to court. It argues that the tough economic times may lead more people to seek out the services of mediators. With litigation costs skyrocketing, more individuals and corporations are turning to mediators to settle their legal disputes outside the courtroom. As the field of alternative dispute resolution expands, mediators are growing in number and popularity.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics within the U.S. Department of Labor, the Mediation profession is expected to grow as fast as the average through 2016. This source also indicates that mediators earned a median income of $49,490.
- Paralegal/Legal Assistant Career
Voted as one of the top 20 jobs in America by CNN.Money, opportunities in the paralegal field are expanding as clients seek to reduce the cost of legal services. While lawyers assume ultimate responsibility for legal work, they often delegate many of their tasks to paralegals. In fact, paralegals—also called legal assistants—are continuing to assume a growing range of tasks in legal offices and perform many of the same tasks as lawyers.
Paralegal compensation is also rising as paralegals assume higher-level responsibilities and larger management roles while operating with greater professional autonomy.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics within the U.S. Department of Labor, the Paralegal/Legal Assistant profession is expected to grow fast. This source also indicates paralegals earn $56,080 in Federal government positions.
The career programs we offer you are in strong demand!
2. Nationally Accredited
3. Job Assistance
Anytime after graduation, you can also take advantage of our continuous Graduate Placement Assistance—at no charge! While we cannot guarantee job placement, we make every effort to successfully place our students in their career field in the location they seek.
4. Affordable
In many ways, Lakewood College offers more for your money than any other comparable educational institution in America. The reason? We are a nonprofit educational facility with the mission to improve the lives of our students. In addition, we don’t maintain a campus, residence halls or classrooms so we save on expenses and we pass along the savings to you. Further, all of your textbooks and study materials are INCLUDED in your tuition.
5. Hands on Learning
When you attend Lakewood College, you'll do a lot more than read and write. You'll get the chance to roll up your sleeves and get real-world experience that relates to your field of study. We don't just tell you how to do your job, we show you.
6. Financial Assistance
You may enroll with a low initial payment and join our interest-free monthly tuition plan. We never charge finance fees – ever. Lakewood College is approved under the DANTES program, whereby tuition may be reimbursed to active and reserve military personnel. Ask your supervisor or Education Officer for details. You may qualify for tuition reimbursement from your employer under the Employee Education Assistance Act, IRS Code, Section 127.
7. Caring & Experienced Instructors
Each student is assigned to an instructor when they begin their studies at Lakewood College!
Your instructor can answer your questions by phone, email or fax. You may ask as many questions as you'd like, as often as you'd like, anytime-24 hours per day, seven days per week and 365 days per year.
Our instructors know precisely what skills you’ll need to possess in order to be successful because they have experience in your chosen field. With your best interests in mind, they'll do all they can to help you be as prepared as possible for the real world. When they're not teaching, our instructors apply the same theories and techniques in their own professions. You benefit from their real-world experience.
8. Convenience
We know that our students lead busy lives and that work and other obligations may make it tough for them to go to school. You need flexibility—that’s why we offer you the ability to:
- Work toward a career without disrupting your life.
- Keep your current job while benefiting from the accelerated distance learning environment.
- Finish your course of study in as little as 6-9 months
9. Credibility
Lakewood College is a nationwide, distance-education school with a history of successfully providing students with exceptional career training and education. In more than 10 years, thousands of students have completed their courses and achieved their career goals. There are hundreds of testimonials from students that have had positive experiences with Lakewood.
Additionally, Lakewood College is also a proud accredited member of the Better Business Bureau. We believe in business ethics and exceptional customer service. When you enroll in any of our programs you can do so with confidence.
Additionally, we offer a 5 day money-back tuition protection plan:
Here’s the Best Double Strength Tuition Protection Policy
You’ve Ever Seen!
Protection Plan: This program comes with a no-questions, no-quibble, five business day money back protection. If for any reason, you decide this information isn’t right for you, just return your course materials with a letter of cancellation at any time within five business days of receipt of your materials, and we’ll issue a refund.
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10. Student Services Department
Our Student Services Department offers a variety of helpful services that make your education go as smoothly as possible. Whether you need assistance with your student records or someone to hear your concerns, we're there for you! Think of us as a help desk for your education.
So what are you waiting for to make your Mediation and Paralegal Career dream come true?
