For more information on the ABA approval, please contact our program coordinator at (415) 817-4244. _ga_UA-########: These cookies are used to collect information about how visitors use our site. One of the criteria is graduation from a program approved by the American Bar Association. Faculty Director, Policy Advocacy Clinic
The list below identify the cookies we use and explain the purposes for which they are used. We do not partner with or have special relationships with any ad server companies. To contact the department office, email extension-techeng@berkeley.edu. The UC Berkeley Extension online Certificate Program in Paralegal Studies is in compliance with California Business and Professions Code 6450 through 6456 regulatory standards for paralegal education. In as little as 6 months to a year, you'll gain the legal knowledge and administrative skills to land a paralegal job in any state. The prerequisites for the Certificate Program in Paralegal Studies include a high school diploma or equivalent, access to a computer that can connect to the Internet and basic word-processing and Web-search skills. The Paralegal Studies program offers a variety of courses in all aspects of paralegal education. Assistant Dean, Business and STEM Division, UC Berkeley Extension, Roxanne Hernandez
To register online for the Certificate Program in Paralegal Studies, complete these two steps: Submit the online registration, and complete your student account profile if you are a new student. If you want to unsubscribe, there is a link to do so at the bottom of every email. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them please visit http://www.allaboutcookies.org/. To begin, enroll in Essential Paralegal Studies I: Foundational Skills LAW X418 and one elective of your choice. As it is fully online, you can begin and proceed with courses at your own pace. Note: Completing the curriculum fulfills California's education requirements for paralegals. Our New Career Services team provides individualized career services and training to our current, future and former students. JSESSIONID: This cookie is used by the application server to identify a unique user's session. Each online course in this certificate provides students with access to the ParalegalSpace website with extensive resources such as customized texts; hands-on workbooks; a toll-free support line; LexisNexis; Westlaw; and online study tools, including practice exercise questions, lecture notes, quizzes, mock exams, and research and writing labs. The Master Class Schedule/Sequencing Matrix contains course offerings by quarter as well as the recommended order for taking classes. registrarToken: This cookie is used to remember items that you have added to your shopping cart. For information about what types of personal information will be gathered when you visit the website, and how this information will be used, please see our privacy policy. Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. Take a look to see if there are any others that you might enjoy. Course(s). Need additional information? Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law. Classroom sections will be taught in this format through Spring 2021. Start with Essential Paralegal Studies I: Foundational Skills LAW X418 and one elective of your choice. All of our web pages use "cookies". The SF State Paralegal Studies program is approved by the American Bar Association. We help you close your individual skills gap, and gain access to the relevant professional experiences and expert networks to expand your professional ecosystem. California paralegals are concentrated throughout the states urban areas, including the Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Francisco regions. In addition to the programs leading to an Associate of Paralegal Studies, a Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies degree, and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, National Paralegal College offers a course of study leading to a certificate in paralegal studies. Please refer to the section on New California Legislation on Paralegals. Once you enroll in the class, even if the textbook is not received, you have a maximum of 3 months to complete the course. You may purchase the textbook at Paralegal Specialist Program Textbooks. ABA-approved curriculum Extension, Debbie Luong
Once you have completed the certificate coursework, notify UC Berkeley Extension that you have completed the curriculum and request your Award of Completion. We don't have any information sessions scheduled in this topic at this time.