This American Bar Association (ABA) approved program is designed to prepare students to work as a Paralegal/Legal Assistants as defined by section 6450 of the California Business and Professions Code, who are qualified by education, who either contracts with or is employed by an attorney, law firm, corporation, governmental agency, or other entity, and who performs substantial legal work under the direction and supervision of an active member of the State Bar of California, as defined in Section 6060, or an attorney practicing law in the federal courts of this state, that has been specifically delegated by the attorney to him or her. This program is not designed to prepare students for the practice of law

Learning Outcome(s):

🗸 Make ethical decisions in the workplace Students will complete the PARA 121 Ethics class Students will incorporate ethical standards in the Law Office Management class through problem-solving and discussion board discussions.

🗸 Understand legal concepts Students will demonstrate legal concepts in the legal specialty classes through examination and practical exercises. Students will draft law office memorandum and appellate briefs in the Advanced Legal writing class incorporating analysis of legal concepts.

🗸 Communicate effectively orally and in writing Students will draft law office memorandum. Students will use proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Students will create client correspondence.

🗸 Be proficient in using legal technology Students will demonstrate the use of the Microsoft suite (Word, PowerPoint and Excel) in their completion of assignments. Students will complete assignments using legal-specific software.

🗸 Have the tools necessary to obtain employment in their field of studying a timely manner