Paralegal Studies Program

The Paralegal Studies Program prepares students for positions as paralegals in the legal field in law firms, government agencies, banks, and corporations. The program is designed for students who seek immediate employment in the legal field or wish to transfer to a four-year college.

The Paralegal Program’s award student achievements with an Associates of Arts degree.

Paralegal Studies Program

Paralegal Program Objectives [PDF]
Paralegal A.A Requirements [PDF]
Paralegal Wages [PDF]
California Business and Professions Code [PDF]

What is a Paralegal?

"6450. (a) "Paralegal" means a person who holds himself or herself out to be a paralegal, who is qualified by education, training, or work experience, 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…"

What is the job outlook for Paralegals?

According to the latest statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for the field of Paralegals and legal assistants are projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2012. Despite projections of fast employment growth, competition for jobs should continue as many people seek to go into this profession; however, highly skilled, formally trained paralegals have excellent employment potential. While the program cannot guarantee employment, every effort is made to assist students in finding law related positions.