Overview

The Paralegal Certificate from University of California, San Diego focuses on civil litigation; areas of curriculum include legal research, writing, interviewing and substantive and procedural law.

The programme is designed for students who have a university degree and have a professional background in law or an equivalent profession.

Key Facts

Approved by the American Bar Association (ABA), the Paralegal Certificate combines practical skills with legal theory and analysis. Participants focus on civil litigation, legal research, writing, interviewing, and substantive and procedural law.

To provide students a balanced perspective and expertise in the legal field, classes are taught by prominent attorneys, judges, and advanced paralegals.

Program goals

To familiarize students with the legal system and the role of the paralegal in the delivery of legal services in the public and private sectors.

To train students in critical paralegal skills such as investigation, legal research, interviewing and written and oral communication.

To provide students with the theoretical background to perform the paralegal's tasks in substantive areas of law and legal specialties.

To educate and train students in areas of procedural law emphasizing the paralegal's role in litigation, mediation and arbitration.

To teach students about the general principles of ethical legal practice as defined by the ABA's Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility, and California's Business & Professions code 6450.

To encourage students to contribute to the advancement of the legal profession.

To provide counseling during the program and to assist students in preparing for and obtaining meaningful careers in the legal field.

Program Benefits

Students have the opportunity to become a certificated paralegal in just three months

Hands-on practical assignments led by legal professional experts

Designed to give students access to legal organizations and networking events in the legal community

Offers students the ability to build their skills in criminal and civil law, intellectual property, and various areas of law

Internships

Legal internships provide students with valuable experience in the delivery of legal services and allow students the opportunity to apply knowledge gained through the paralegal program to real-world legal issues. Although not a program requirement, the Paralegal Career Services manager works with San Diego-area companies and firms to help find internships for students and recent graduates when requested.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Paralegal Career Success

Legal Research and Analysis

Legal Communications

Business Law

Civil Litigation

Evidence

Ethics

Computer Essentials

Intellectual Property Law

Tort Law

Discovery Principles

Audience

Designed for students who have a university degree and have a professional background in law or an equivalent profession.

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-21 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-03-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-13 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

San Diego, United States

Disciplines

Legal Studies View 100 other Masters in Legal Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Three dated and signed letters of recommendation on academic or company letterhead from a professor or supervisor

All official academic transcripts in English indicating a strong academic record; include a grading key

Completion of a university degree

Tuition Fees

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29118 USD / year

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29118 USD / year

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14016 USD / year

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Program Benefits

Internships

Programme Structure

Audience

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Duration

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