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Interested in a career in the law?—Become a paralegal! Come to the Student Information Meeting to find out more from 7:00-8:30 p.m. on Friday, August 22, 2008 on campus in the Golden Eagle West, Room 217. Learn about the Paralegal field. Attend the Student Information Meeting FREE!!
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Don't forget. Attendance at one of the Career Development Workshops is required of all program students for graduation from the program!
Become a Paralegal!
A paralegal (or legal assistant) is a person employed by a law office, business, or government agency to perform specifically delegated, substantive legal work. Such work includes doing research, conducting interviews, preparing documents, and performing investigations. Paralegals are not attorneys and may not give legal advice, accept cases, argue in court, or set fees, except as permitted by law.
Cal State L.A.’s Certificate Program in Paralegal Studies has been fully approved by the American Bar Association since 1978 and has met the NALA eligibility requirements for the CLA examination. The program offers year-round, non-degree credit and awards Certificates of Completion to students who meet the requirements of one or more "tracks" of study (i.e., Litigation, Corporate, and General). Each track consists of eight legal specialty courses (32 quarter units). Students may pursue multiple tracks if they wish, since the tracks have been designed to allow the transfer of several courses between specialty areas.
Program Objectives
Cal State LA's Certificate Program in Paralegal Studies strives to produce competent, well-rounded paralegals who communicate effectively, demonstrate professional skills, and assist attorneys in the law. Program objectives are met through carefully designed academic requirements and advising. Students who successfully complete the program will be able to:
- demonstrate the functions, skills, and roles of paralegals.
- use legal terminology correctly and work effectively within the court systems.
- observe the ethics of paralegalism, including avoiding the unauthorized practice of law.
- conduct legal research and follow proper procedures.
- write and analyze legal documents.
- develop a strategy for continuing their legal education.
- perform standard paralegal tasks in general areas including legal interviewing and investigation, law office management, computer applications in the law, civil procedure, mediation and arbitration, and computer assisted legal research.
- perform specific paralegal tasks in one or more of several specialty areas.
Tuition Assistance
The Educational Resources Institute (TERI)
Student Information Meetings
Dates for New and Continuing Students
When: Friday, August 22, 2008
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Golden Eagle West, Room 217
Please RSVP by August 21, 2008, if you plan to attend. Contact Robin Hall, email: rhall@cslanet.calstatela.edu, or phone: (323) 343-4967. Please be sure to sign in at the workshop on the attendance sheet to get credit for attendance.
Attendance at one of the program's student information meetings and one of the career development/placement workshops are formal prerequisites for graduating from the CPS.
Members of the Los Angeles Paralegal Association (LAPA) are eligible for a 10 percent discount on tuition for classes. To obtain a discount, students must submit proof of current LAPA membership on the day they register.
Advisement and Information
Student advisement is provided year around.
Contact Robin Hall
Coordinator of Certificates
Division of Extended Education
(323) 343-4967
E-mail: rhall@cslanet.calstatela.edu
Contact Kathleen Leroy
kleroy2@calstatela.edu
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