American Bar Association Approves Herzing University Legal Studies Program

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Mar 22, 2010, 11:58 ET

ATLANTA March 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Bar Association (ABA) House of Delegates recently granted approval to the Legal Studies program at Herzing University – Atlanta, making it one of just five ABA-approved paralegal education programs in the state of Georgia.

"We are excited and proud to receive this strong endorsement from the ABA, which is a testament to our commitment to providing a quality, relevant education to our students," said Frank Webster, campus president of Herzing University – Atlanta. "The American Bar Association approval will be a great asset to our paralegal program graduates as they seek employment in law firms and corporations in Atlanta and around the state of Georgia," he added.

The ABA approval process included an August 2009 site inspection and interviews with faculty, administration, students and graduates of Herzing University – Atlanta's Legal Studies program. The team of evaluators was impressed and gave a positive recommendation to the next level of the ABA approval process, which culminated in the approval granted at the ABA mid-year meeting in February 2010.

"We will continue to work diligently to uphold the integrity of the profession while maintaining ABA standards for our programs," said Jennifer Skeete-Cantor, Chair of the Legal Studies Department at Herzing University – Atlanta.

Herzing University-Atlanta is located in the heart of Buckhead, adjacent to Lenox Square Mall. The campus boasts healthcare, electronics, and computer laboratories and classrooms that offer state-of-the-industry technology and experiential learning opportunities for the campus' nearly 650 students to gain the skills they will need to succeed in their future careers. One of just five ABA-approved paralegal education programs in the state of Georgia, Herzing University has been in Atlanta since 1979 when Herzing acquired Massey Business College.

About Herzing University

Herzing University encompasses 11 campuses in 8 U.S. states plus Herzing University Online. Founded in Milwaukee, Wis. in 1965, today the University offers career-focused education for master's, bachelor's and associate degrees and diplomas in the fields of healthcare, business, technology, design and public safety. Herzing University provides education to approximately 7,000 students per year.

"Career-focused – Convenient – Caring" education is the motto Herzing University. Caring is an integral part of the culture, and faculty and staff are hired as much for that characteristic as for their credentials and experience. Convenience is illustrated by not only the student choice of resident, hybrid or online options, but also by block scheduling so there is no wasted time between classes. Herzing University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association; www.ncahlc.org or 800.621.7440. The Associate of Science in Legal Assisting/Paralegal and Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies are approved by the American Bar Association at the Atlanta and New Orleans Campus locations of Herzing University only. More information about Herzing University is available at: www.herzing.edu.

Information about Herzing University-Atlanta is available at www.herzing.edu/atlanta.

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