DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES
This program is approved by the American Bar Association.
A.A. Degree and Certificate of Competence
The degree and certificate are designed to train students to assist lawyers in private firms, legal departments of companies, or governmental agencies. The American Bar Association (ABA) required general education aids in transfer of the legal assistant student to a university. Upon successful completion of the program requirements, the student will have the ability to apply theories and principles of law, prepare or interpret legal documents, draft pleadings including court forms, prepare for litigation, apply legal ethics, case management techniques, and skills for client interaction, and research the law, including on-line legal research. Competency will be assessed regularly by examinations and projects.
A.A. Degree
Entrance to the program is gained by successful completion of Law 11, Introduction to Legal Research.
Paralegal Studies Major Requirements:
Paralegal Studies 1 (formerly Legal Assistant 1);
Law 4 or Law 5;
Law 11, 16, 17, 19, 20,
four courses from the following: Law 6, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18;
3 or 4 units from 95abcd, Real Estate 12A
Total Units: 31-32
In-Residence Requirements: A total of 15 units of Legal Specialty courses including Law 11, 17, 20, and six additional units selected from Law 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, or 19 must be taken at El Camino College for the degree.
The American Bar Association has specific course requirements for 18 units of general education. All students in this program must consult a counselor for courses that satisfy the 18 units of general education.
This program does not prepare students for law school or the practice of law. “No person shall practice law in this state unless he/she is an active member of the State Bar.” Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code, Section 6125.
Certificate of Competence
A certificate will be awarded to those possessing an Associate, Bachelor or higher degree or who will be completing a degree concurrently with the certificate requirements. Students may earn this certificate by completing the courses with a B average or better.
Prerequisite: entrance to the program is gained by successful completion of Law 11, Introduction to Legal Research. The American Bar Association has specific course requirements for 18 units of general education. All students in this program must consult a counselor for courses that satisfy the 18 units of general education.
Paralegal Studies Certificate Requirements:
Paralegal Studies 1 (formerly Legal Assistant 1);
Law 4 or Law 5;
Law 11, 16, 17, 19, 20;
four courses from the following: Law 6, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18;
3 or 4 units from Law 95abcd, Real Estate 12A
Total Units: 31-32
In-Residence Requirements: A total of 15 units of Legal Specialty courses including Law 11, 17, 20, and six additional units selected from Law 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, or 19 must be taken at El Camino College for the certificate.
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