

PO Box 6050
Irvine, CA 92616

UC Irvine Extension
As the continuing education division of the highly-ranked University of California, Irvine, UC Irvine Extension is dedicated to providing students with "specialized" and "applied" educational experiences. We offer over 40 professional certificate programs and specialized studies to meet the changing professional and personal needs of a local, national and international community of learners.
Certificate - Paralegal
Approved by the American Bar Association (ABA), our program has provided quality paralegal training for 30 years. Instructors are legal professionals from leading law firms, corporations, and nonprofit organizations. The curriculum provides a comprehensive understanding of the legal system and the role and responsibilities of paralegals. Courses integrate legal theory with workplace application to prepare students for successful paralegal careers.
Individuals interested in career advancement or a new career within the legal field should attend. Anyone who wishes to gain more knowledge about legal principles and procedures will also benefit.
- Expand your career options, enhance your marketability, and improve your earning potential.
- Acquire essential paralegal skills such as conducting research; calendaring; drafting legal memoranda, pleadings and briefs.
- Create your own portfolio of legal pleadings and law related documents.
- Attend classes taught at the university level on-campus in Irvine or online.

