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Paralegal Certificate Program

Accelerated Paralegal Program

The intensive accelerated program allows students to complete instruction in twelve weeks. The program is held three times a year, in fall (September), spring (March), and summer (June) quarters. Classes meet four days a week, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Classes are usually held at the UCSD Sorrento Mesa Center, although classes may also be held at other locations in San Diego or the UCSD La Jolla campus.

Curriculum

The following topics are covered in the full-time study program.

Introduction to the Legal System
Practice and Procedures
Legal Research and Analysis
Legal Communications
Business/Corporate Law
Civil Litigation I
Civil Litigation II
Evidence
Ethics
Computers for the Legal Assistant
Intellectual Property Law
Tort Law
Contract Law

Fees

The program fee is $5,500 and includes instruction, course materials and textbooks, lifetime placement assistance and services, certificate fee, parking permit (as needed), visits to relevant sites, orientation and graduation lunch. The cost breaks down to a $50 application fee, a deposit of $200, and tuition of $5,250. The deposit is required upon acceptance in the program. This certificate program is exempt from any discounts.

2009-2010 Accelerated Program Dates

Fall 2009: September 28 - December 17

Spring 2010: March 29 - June 17

Certificate Program Enrollment

Candidates must be officially accepted into the full-time program before attending classes. Enrollment is limited.

Refunds and Withdrawals

Requests for withdrawal from the full-time program must be submitted in writing to the Paralegal Program office. The $50 application fee is nonrefundable. If the participant requests withdrawal prior to the beginning of the program, the balance of the fee is refunded in full. If a participant requests withdrawal after the program begins, refunds are offered on the following basis: