Admissions
Admission Policy and Procedure
The Admissions Committee reviews prospective student applications. While an interview is not required, if requested by the Director of Admissions, an interview with the Admissions Committee or an adjunct faculty member at the lecture site is strongly recommended. The purpose of the interview, which may be conducted in person or by phone, is to inform the prospective student of his or her field of study in general, the job availabilities, the job demands, etc. *See also Entrance Requirements.
Computerized formulas are not used to select our students, nor do we have rigid cut off scores from standardized tests. When an individual applies, the applicant can be assured that the application will be read carefully by the Admissions Committee members who are interested in learning about the overall person and about what that individual can offer the legal community.
Necessary materials are given to prospective students during an Open House. These materials include a brochure, a flier with general program information, list of admissions/entrance requirements, a list of courses, graduation requirements, tuition worksheet which also includes fees and book costs, an application for admission, transcript release form (if applicable), writing sample form, a paper FAFSA form (if necessary) , and the applicable financial aid verification worksheets. Student consumer information for financial aid is also available. The website, www.brc.edu, when combined with the Catalog & Bulletin and the BRC website, provides a complete overview of the College. The student’s individual success or satisfaction is not guaranteed. Success and/or satisfaction is dependent upon the student’s individual efforts, abilities, and application of himself/herself to the requirements of the Catalog.
Entrance Requirements
All persons interested in paralegal/ legal assistant studies, including those with a GED or high-school diploma, are encouraged to complete an application for review. Applicants under the age of 18 will require the signature of parent or legal guardian. Baton Rouge College requires that all students meet the state’s compulsory age of attendance in order to be considered for admission. Due to the academic and skill level requirements of the paralegal/ legal assistant educational programs and the staff’s desire for student success, the admissions process is highly individualized. The Admissions Committee may deny low recommendation admissions. The admission procedure is designed to help students enroll who have the ambition, desire, motivation, and ability to graduate from a competitive program.
The paralegal/ legal assistant programs offered at BRC are structured so that students may prove their capabilities and, thus, move ahead into the highest credential provided: the Paralegal AAS Degree. Students may start at the lower level and work their way up, or be admitted directly into the higher level, the AAS Degree. Applicants are encouraged to set their goal high.
The transfer in and out of programs offered at the College was developed to allow all students enrolled an opportunity to be successful. Each student will determine the level of skills he or she believes needed for the level of success he or she hopes for as a part of the law profession. Different students will find success on the job at various levels of training. The College has noticed a relationship between the quality of jobs and the associate degree graduates. All courses roll forward to each level of completion, including those in the associate degree.
An application is considered complete when the following documents have been received:
- Completed application
- Transcripts of educational history (high school transcripts or GED scores)
- A resume/work history
- A writing sample (Students with an AAS/BA Degree from another accredited institution are exempt from this requirement.)
An admission point system is used to counsel students as to their possibility of completion and placement. Points are earned based on a statistical analysis of the applicant’s educational and employment history. This point system results from several years study by the College staff. This study will continue to be conducted and the point system will change accordingly to complement the completion and placement results.