Paralegal
We are very excited to offer you an outstanding Paralegal Program that is approved by the American Bar Association. We have an excellent staff of instructors who will prepare you for the legal field.
We also offer internship opportunities with more than 100 legal locations that welcome your services.
As our campus currently has visitation restrictions, you may contact the Law Department Chair and Paralegal Program Director, Bruce A. Greenberg, Esq. at bgreenberg@cerritos.edu. If you are an employer seeking an intern, wishing to discuss the presentation of our Program to your school or students, or for general assistance with the Paralegal Program, you can contact the Paralegal Program assistant at extension 2703.
THIS PROGRAM IS APPROVED BY THE AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION
Upon Completion of this Program You May Qualify for the following:
Certificate of Achievement
or
Associate of Arts Degree in Paralegal
The Legal Minor does not prepare students for a career as a Paralegal. The Legal Minor is not approved by the American Bar Association.
“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, government 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. A paralegal shall not provide legal advice or engage in conduct that constitutes the unauthorized practice of law. (Business & Professions Code Section 6450).
For additional information on the Paralegal profession, we suggest you visit:
http://www.americanbar.org/groups/paralegals.html
http://www.accreditedonlinecolleges.org/paralegal/
www.paralegal411.org
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