Thinking in Joining the Paralegal Field

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The Intellectual Property Course is a must for all creative students. It is not a requirement but should be taken before you graduate! A real Patent Attorney teaches the course at Bramson ORT College, and you will learn copyright, patents and trademark information. 

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Paralegal Department at Bramson ORT College

​Have you got your mind set on becoming a lawyer? Students who are interested in pursuing a career in law often assume that law school and becoming a lawyer is the only path they have to follow. However, there are many other opportunities available in this field that aspiring law students should research and consider before making a final decision.

A paralegal is another career opportunity that we recommend considering if you're interested in studying law. If you're unaware of the specifics that come with being a paralegal, a job description is as follows:

A paralegal is an individual trained in legal matters that can perform a variety of tasks to assist attorneys. They complete legal paper work, conduct research, organize files, draft documents and more to assist lawyers as they get ready for their hearings or meetings.

At Bramson ORT College, we offer an exceptional paralegal program that introduces students to the nature of the job. Students are given instruction in both theoretical and practical aspects of law and are prepared to enter any law office setting upon completing the program. 

To earn a Paralegal Associate Degree, students are required to complete 60 credits. Class requirements include, but are not limited to, Real Estate Law, Legal Research, Analysis and Writing, Law Office Practice/Management and Word Processing 1. In addition to satisfying these course requirements, students must also complete a legal internship at a law firm to build their experience in the field.

Are you interested in learning more? For more information, contact our paralegal department today at paralegal@bramsonort.edu or, give us a call at (718) 261-5800.

Bramson ORT College's Paralegal Dept. participates in NYCPA CLE Event

Submitted by Prof. Aicha Cesar:

On October 24, 2013, students Eneida Sinjari, Andini Trisky and Qiong Zhang accompanied Professor Aicha Cesar to the New York City Paralegal Association's Continued Legal Education Seminar on Intellectual Property and the role of the paralegal who works in this stimulating and in-demand legal specialty.

BOC students attended this all-day comprehensive and substantive program at no cost (a savings of $50 per student). The seminar took place at the Manhattan corporate offices of the French company, Louis Vuitton. The seminar focused on the civil litigation issues involved in copyright, patent, and registered trademark claims and the criminal enforcement of laws against the counterfeit manufacture of luxury brand items. The event was informative and provided networking opportunities for BOC students who mingled with professional paralegals. The BOC students also enjoyed a delicious breakfast and lunch during this fabulous program.

In addition to the new Paralegal Program, Bramson ORT College offers 19 Degree Programs and numerous in-demand Certificates. The college has campuses in Brooklyn and Queens close to major transportation, including the E, F, N, R, M, and D subway lines. For more information, call 718-261-5800 or visit the website at www.bramsonort.edu. Read more testimonials, news highlights and student/faculty success stories at: http://www.bramsonort.edu/Admissions/successstories.html.

Bramson ORT College Now a Member of the NYC Paralegal Association

Bramson ORT College is proud to become a sustaining member of the New York City Paralegal Association.  The organization's website is http://www.nyc-pa.org.  Our Paralegal students will have access to educational, networking, and employment resources and will meet established paralegals and attorneys at meetings, social get-togethers, and Continuing Legal Education seminars.  Already, BOC paralegal students are benefitting from this association.  Students are attending an NYCPA CLE 6-hour seminar on Intellectual Property in Manhattan on October 24, 2013 for free.  The registration fee of $50 per attendee has been waived for BOC students.  Students will also be served breakfast and lunch, again for free.  Thank you to the NYCPA, which is welcoming our College and paralegal students to this event.

Bramson ORT College is a technical college in the Metropolitan New York area of the United States. Bramson ORT was established in 1942 to serve refugees and immigrants during World War II. It became a College in 1977 to provide quality technical post-secondary education and to meet the educational and career needs of the New York community.
Bramson ORT College is dedicated to providing each student with a college level education. Upon successful completion of a program, the student can seek a challenging employment opportunity in an established and/or emerging field of business, technology or health service. Many of the Liberal Arts courses at the College are designed to foster a mutual understanding and relationship between culture and American society.

Professor Aicha Cesar's Legal Writing and Research class participated in the Second Moot Court Competition held at Bramson ORT College's Brooklyn Campus

Pictured (L to R): Professor Zehava Schechter, Esq., Veronika Matushenko, Yair Rosenrauch; Director of Brooklyn Campus, Professor Aicha Cesar, Qiong Zhang, Yanqi Zhang, Andini Trisky. 

Professor Aicha Cesar's Legal Writing and Research class participated in the College's Second Moot Court Competition held at the Brooklyn campus on September 17, 2013. The students previously submitted their written briefs on the torts case which involved the legal theories of trespass, strict liability, assault and battery, vicarious liability, defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, conversion, and duty of care. Students presented oral arguments for both sides at the Competition, which were judged by BOC faculty. Congratulations to Andini Trisky, Winner of the Competition, and to all of the participants who did a superb job representing their clients and making legal arguments. Thank you to Professor Aicha Cesar for assembling an interesting moot court case and preparing the students for their arguments.

Paralegal Department News at Bramson ORT College

Paralegal Department Faculty Highlights

The Paralegal Department faculty is composed of esteemed and experienced attorneys who are specialists in their legal fields. Today we are showcasing Professor Randi Seidner. Professor Randi Seidner is a member of the Paralegal Department faculty who teaches on-line courses such as Legal Research and Writing, Immigration Law and Probate. Professor Seidner earned her Bachelor of Science at SUNY Albany with a degree in psychology and she earned her Juris Doctorate at Touro Law School where she was an editor of the Touro Law Review. Ms. Seidner began her career as an associate at a small prestigious law firm and specialized in personal injury defense, representing law school districts and villages. Currently she focuses her practice on conducting research and writing for law firms that specialize in family law matters, personal injury and trust and estate litigation. 

At Bramson ORT College, students get to learn hands-on skills in their field from industry professionals such as Professor Randi Seidner. The college welcomes international students and promotes campus diversity. The Career Services Department assists students with career internships and job placement with an 80% graduate job placement rate! If you or your school is interested in Bramson ORT's Paralegal Program, online courses, degree or certificate programs, contact the college today. The school provides affordable tuition coupled with great scholarships and hands-on educational opportunities. There are 19 degree programs to choose from and many certificate programs as well. The college has campuses in Brooklyn and Queens close to major transportation, including the E, F, N, R, M, and D subway lines. For more information call 718-261-5800 or visit the website at www.bramsonort.edu. Read more testimonials, news highlights and student/faculty success stories at http://www.bramsonort.edu/Admissions/successstories.html

Paralegal Department News at Bramson ORT College

Paralegal Department Faculty Highlights

The Paralegal Department faculty is composed of esteemed and experienced attorneys who are specialists in their legal fields. Today we are showcasing Professor Benjamin Lavin, Esq. Benjamin Lavin, Esq. is admitted to the Bar both in the State of New York and in the State of Israel. Professor Lavin served as Director of Litigation and Claims for F.O.J.P. Service Corporation in Manhattan for 36 years, specializing in medical malpractice, general liability and personal injury claims. His professional responsibilities included managing, supervising, and guiding investigators, claims examiners, and claims attorneys, as well as defense law firms. Professor Lavin was also actively involved in negotiating litigation claims and in mediations. Prior to this Director position, Professor Lavin maintained a private law practice in Tel Aviv, Israel. Professor Lavin received his J.D. from St. John’s University and his L.L.B. from the University of Jerusalem. He teaches Torts, Family Law, and Probate and Estate Administration.

At Bramson ORT College, students get to learn hands-on skills in their field from industry professionals such as Professor Benjamin Lavin, Esq. The college welcomes international students and promotes campus diversity. The Career Services Department assists students with career internships and job placement with an 80% graduate job placement rate! If you or your school is interested in Bramson ORT's Paralegal Program, online courses, degree or certificate programs, contact the college today. The school provides affordable tuition coupled with great scholarships and hands-on educational opportunities. There are 19 degree programs to choose from and many certificate programs as well. The college has campuses in Brooklyn and Queens close to major transportation, including the E, F, N, R, M, and D subway lines. For more information call 718-261-5800 or visit the website at www.bramsonort.edu. Read more testimonials, news highlights and student/faculty success stories at http://www.bramsonort.edu/Admissions/successstories.html

Paralegal Department News at Bramson ORT College

Paralegal Department Faculty Highlights

The Paralegal Department faculty is composed of esteemed and experienced attorneys who are specialists in their legal fields. Today we are showcasing Professor W. Zehava Schechter. W. Zehava Schechter, Esq. is the Coordinator of the Paralegal Department and an adjunct instructor at Bramson ORT College. Professor Schechter concentrates her private practice in real estate law, contracts, business formation, estate planning, estate administration, and general practice litigation. She is admitted to the Bar of New York (1989), Massachusetts (1989), and Isrel (1993). Ms. Schechter graduated with a B.A. in Politics in 1983 from Brandeis University and received her J.D. in 1989 from Suffolk University Law School. Professor Schechter teaches Real Estate Law, Law Office Management, Probate and Estate Administration, Torts, Family Law, and Business Law.

Throughout her 24 year legal career, Professor Schechter has practiced in secular courts and Batei Din (Jewish religious courts). She began her career as a public defender with the New York Legal Aid Society, Criminal Defense Division. Her career has included law firm practice as well as sole practitioner status, both in New York and Israel. Ms. Schechter's favorite quote is “You Miss 100% of the Shots You Don’t Take” (attributed to Wayne Gretzky). In addition to her faculty position and law practice, Ms. Schechter is an author, a New York court-certified Hebrew interpreter, and the owner of a successful custom window treatment business.

At Bramson ORT College, students get to learn hands-on skills in their field from industry professionals such as Professor W. Zehava Schechter. The college welcomes international students and promotes campus diversity. The Career Services Department assists students with career internships and job placement with an 80% graduate job placement rate! If you or your school is interested in Bramson ORT's Paralegal Program, online courses, degree or certificate programs, contact the college today. The school provides affordable tuition coupled with great scholarships and hands-on educational opportunities. There are 19 degree programs to choose from and many certificate programs as well. The college has campuses in Brooklyn and Queens close to major transportation, including the E, F, N, R, M, and D subway lines. For more information call 718-261-5800 or visit the website at www.bramsonort.edu. Read more testimonials, news highlights and student/faculty success stories at http://www.bramsonort.edu/Admissions/successstories.html

Paralegal Department News at Bramson ORT College

Paralegal Department Faculty Highlights

The Paralegal Department faculty is composed of esteemed and experienced attorneys who are specialists in their legal fields. Today we are showcasing Professor Aicha Cesar. Professor Aicha Cesar is a member of the Paralegal Department faculty who teaches Legal Research and Writing, Immigration Law, and Business Law, Professor Cesar earned a Bachelor of Arts in French from The College of William and Mary, a Master of Arts in Social Science from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, and a Juris Doctor in Law from Dartmouth Law School. Her legal interests and specialty are in immigration, international human rights, and political asylum. She received her training regarding refugee law and United States foreign policy on international law on the migration of displaced peoples from two international non-profit organizations: International Rescue Committee and Catholic Charities. Her legal experience in immigration matters was advanced while employed by the Manhattan law firm Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen and Loewy. Ms. Cesar is a specialist in French legal translation and interpreting and has volunteered her legal translation and interpreting services for Sanctuary for Families, a domestic violence non-profit organization.

At Bramson ORT College, students get to learn hands-on skills in their field from industry professionals such as Professor Aicha Cesar. The college welcomes international students and promotes campus diversity. The Career Services Department assists students with career internships and job placement with an 80% graduate job placement rate! If you or your school is interested in Bramson ORT's Paralegal Program, online courses, degree or certificate programs, contact the college today. The school provides affordable tuition coupled with great scholarships and hands-on educational opportunities. There are 19 degree programs to choose from and many certificate programs as well. The college has campuses in Brooklyn and Queens close to major transportation, including the E, F, N, R, M, and D subway lines. For more information call 718-261-5800 or visit the website at www.bramsonort.edu.  Read more testimonials, news highlights and student/faculty success stories at http://www.bramsonort.edu/Admissions/successstories.html

Bramson ORT College Paralegal Students Visit The Brooklyn Law Library

On August 6, 2013, the Legal Research and Writing class of the Brooklyn campus visited the Brooklyn Law Library. Students toured the library with a staff legal librarian and reviewed the numerous research materials, texts, and documents available to attorneys and paralegals. In this picture, students are reviewing cases from more than 100 years ago. It was amazing to read a case decided after the end of the US Civil War and the beginning of the US Industrial Revolution. The paralegal students, accompanied by Professor Aicha Cesar, saw first-hand how attorneys and paralegals perform legal research. This was a great field trip!

For more information about our Paralegal Department, and Paralegal Associate Degree, visit www.bramsonort.edu.

*Photographs and commentary courtesy of Professor Aicha Cesar

Bramson ORT College Paralegal Department News

Graduating students in the Paralegal Department complete internships with law firms during the last semester of study. This summer, 3 students are interning at New York City law firms and gaining valuable and marketable experience. Qiong is interning at the Bronx office of a Queens law firm which specializes in personal injury cases. She is meeting with clients, researching legal issues, preparing the first drafts of discovery documents, and organizing files for trial. MD's internship is at a Queens law firm which handles real estate and matrimonial cases. He is reviewing and helping to negotiate residential Contracts of Sale and assisting in divorce and child custody matters.

MD works at the firm on Saturdays, which is convenient for his schedule. Abdullah's internship is with a Queens law firm specializing in immigration law. He is learning about the requirements of the Department of Homeland Security for visa and citizenship petitions and meets with clients to present their applications in a thorough, professional manner. These three students work closely with their supervising attorneys and other firm staff members to contribute to their law firms, help their clients, and obtain practical experience in the law, which will bolster their already impressive resumes. They are off to a great start in their chosen field! Visit www.BramsonORT.edu for more info!

Bramson ORT College Paralegal Department News

Bramson ORT College is joining the New York City Paralegal Association as a sustaining member. Each month, two paralegal students will attend the association’s meetings, networking events, and social programs featuring law firms and certified paralegals.

Legal Research and Writing students are taking a field trip to the Brooklyn Law Library on August 6, 2013. They will meet with a law librarian, tour the library, and review available research facilities and resources. Professor Aicha Cesar is very dedicated to her students. She is planning a special class on the basics of briefing a case. Reviewing, analyzing, and understanding cases are essential skills for all paralegals and will assist paralegal students in mastering these tasks.

The 2nd Moot Court Competition is underway with a Torts fact pattern. Students are preparing to submit written briefs on the case and make oral arguments in front of the Paralegal Department faculty. The Competition provides students with an opportunity to polish their written and verbal communication skills as well as engage in a friendly simulation of legal argument.