Legal Studies

California Paralegals Require Specialized Training

As with many professions, the State of California has special requirements to be recognized as a California Paralegal under the Business and Profession Code. UCSC Extension in Silicon Valley offers a comprehensive online program to fulfill State requirements for advanced paralegal preparation.

Nationally Acclaimed Program Includes Advanced Instruction

We partner with the nationally acclaimed Center for Legal Studies (CLS) to offer comprehensive preparation for paralegals working in California. The program is completed in two stages: the "Paralegal Certificate Course" followed by the "Advanced Paralegal Certificate Course." All components of both courses are delivered online.

Benefits of Studying at UCSC Extension

  • Nationally recognized program
  • 100% online course of study
  • Advanced certificate meets State requirements
  • Increases your value to law firms
  • CLS's 30-year track record of excellence
  • UCSC Extension Certificate of Completion
  • No previous legal experience required
  • May qualify for professional continuing education credit

 

Who Should Attend This Program

The Paralegal and Advance Paralegal programs are designed for individuals seeking employment in the paralegal profession. Previous legal training is not a prerequisite for enrollment.

Program Requirements

You must complete both the core paralegal and the advanced paralegal courses to meet the requirements for California Business and Profession Code 6450.

Online Courses

The total number of class hours is comparable to classroom instruction offered elsewhere. Students are expected to complete an average of 15 hours of homework outside of class sessions.

  • Core Paralegal Certificate Course
  • Advanced Paralegal Certificate Course

 

2011 Session Dates:

2011 Session 3: May 2-June 17
2011 Session 4: June 27-August 12
2011 Session 5: August 22-October 7
2011 Session 6: October 17-December 2

Curriculum Details

For curriculum details, textbooks, Westlaw Access and syllabus, visit the CLS Web site at www.legalstudies.com, call (800) 522-7737 or e-mail info@legalstudies.com.

Business and Management Program Contact

Enroll online now or contact the Business & Management Department for
more information: (408) 861-3860 or e-mail program@ucsc-extension.edu.

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Course Materials

Refer to your enrollment receipt for specific details about materials for this course. Your course may require one or both of the following types of materials:

Course Readers: Students are responsible for ordering printed course readers through our on-demand course materials service. 

Electronic Course Materials: An electronic version may also be downloaded after logging in to your course website: https://online.ucsc-extension.edu/xsl-portal

For more details on both of these options, visit our course materials page.


For information about ordering textbooks, click here.