PARALEGAL TRAINING PROGRAMS
The following institutions offer courses and certificate programs
for persons interested in becoming Paralegals. While it is against the established policy
of SFPA to endorse a particular program or institution, we do suggest that there are many
factors to be considered by prospective students. The following questions are offered as
guidelines in selection of a program:
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How long has the program been in existence?
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What percentage of students complete the program and find employment as a Paralegals?
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Is the program accredited through the State of California and/or the American Bar
Association?
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Will the school provide you with the names of graduates from their program so you can
contact them for information?
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Is there a placement service and/or a placement director available to students?
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Are there Paralegals on the advisory board, and on the faculty?
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Is there a field study or internship program as part of the certificate program?
As a prospective paralegal student, you should investigate thoroughly and choose
carefully. For further assistance, contact the directors of the various programs and ask
about orientation meetings and open houses for interested students. Your paralegal
education represents an investment of your finances, time, and talents. As such, it is
important to investigate all the available educational programs before enrolling.
| San Francisco |
Paralegal/Legal Studies
(415) 239-3508
City College of San Francisco
50 Phelan Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94112
Paralegal Studies Program
(415) 405-7770
*San Francisco State University
425 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
Paralegal Program
(415) 808-3000
Heald College
350 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94112
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East Bay |
UC Berkeley Extension Paralegal Studies Program
(510) 642 - 4231
Three Locations: San Francisco, Berkeley, Redwood City and Online.
Paralegal/Studies Program
(510) 881-3605
*California State University East Bay
Three locations: Hayward, BART-convenient Oakland, Concord
Merritt College
(510) 531-4911
12500 Campus Drive
Oakland, CA 94619
John F. Kennedy University
Paralegal Program
(925) 969-3327
100 Ellinwood Way
Pleasant Hill, CA
Paralegal Program
(510) 783-2100
Heald College
25500 Industrial Blvd.
Hayward, CA 94545
Paralegal Program
(925) 288-5800
Heald College
5130 Commercial Circle.
Concord, CA 94520
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| Peninsula |
Legal Assistant Department
(415) 306-3201
Canada College
4200 Farm Hill Blvd.
Redwood City, CA 94061
Paralegal Studies
(415) 355-7000
Skyline College
3300 College Dr.
San Bruno, CA 94066 |
| Santa Clara/San Jose |
Paralegal Studies
(408) 864-8563
*De Anza College
21250 Stevens Creek Blvd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
Paralegal Studies Program
(408) 867-2200
*West Valley College
14000 Fruitvale Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070 |
| Santa Cruz |
Paralegal Studies Program
(408) 427-6620
University of California Extension,
Santa Cruz
740 Front St., #115
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 |
| Davis |
Paralegal Studies Certificate Program
(800) 752-0881
UC Davis Extension
1333 Research Park Drive
Davis, CA 95616
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| Sacramento |
Legal Assistants Program
(916) 484-8282
Social Science Dept.
American River College
4700 College Oak Drive
Sacramento, CA 95841
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*ABA Approved |
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