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:

  • How long has the program been in existence?

  • What percentage of students complete the program and find employment as a Paralegals?

  • Is the program accredited through the State of California and/or the American Bar Association?

  • Will the school provide you with the names of graduates from their program so you can contact them for information?

  • Is there a placement service and/or a placement director available to students?

  • Are there Paralegals on the advisory board, and on the faculty?

  • 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

East Bay

UC Berkeley Extension Paralegal Studies Program
(510) 642 - 4151
1995 University Ave.
Suite 110
Berkeley, CA 94704-7000

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

East Bay Institute of Business
(510) 234-0076
& Legal Training
11157 San Pablo Avenue
El Cerrito, CA 94530

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) 866-6666
Phillips Junior College
1 West Campbell Ave., #4
Campbell, CA 95008

Institute for Paralegal Education
(408) 554-4535
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA 95053

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

Santa Rosa

Office of Extended Education
(707) 664-2394
Attorney Assistant Certificate Program
Sonoma State University
1801 E. Cotati Ave.
Rohnert Park, CA 94928

Sacramento

Legal Assistants Program
(916) 484-8282
Social Science Dept.
American River College
4700 College Oak Drive
Sacramento, CA 95841

Paralegal Studies Program
(916)-448-8758
Barclay College
777 12th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814P
*ABA Approved