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Embark on a new career in the exciting and rewarding legal profession.

Extension's paralegal program features a curriculum that combines practical skills with legal theory and analysis. Classes are taught by prominent attorneys and experienced paralegals who provide students with a balanced perspective and insight into the tasks paralegals perform. Emphasis is placed on the working relationship between the paralegal and the attorney. Course content focuses on civil litigation; areas of curriculum include legal research, writing, interviewing and substantive and procedural law. American Bar Association (ABA) approval has become a benchmark for many employers who hire paralegals. To be considered for approval by the ABA, a program must meet standards adopted by the ABA Standing Committee on Paralegals. Both the UC San Diego Extension accelerated and part-time programs have been granted ABA approval. Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law. (Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code §§ 6450 et seq.)

ABA-Approved Paralegal Program
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ABA-Approved Paralegal Program

Complete your certificate this summer; which combines practical skills with legal theory and analysis.

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