Paralegal Studies
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Introduction: Paralegal Studies

ABA-Approved School for Paralegal Studies

San Francisco State University is pleased to announce that the American Bar Association has granted approval to the Paralegal Studies program offered by the College of Extended Learning.

This is the only ABA-approved paralegal studies program in San Francisco.

Recent California legislation defines who may call himself or herself a paralegal and sets forth educational criteria for paralegals. One of the criteria is graduation from a program approved by the American Bar Association. Please refer to the section on New California Legislation on Paralegals.

For more information on the ABA approval, please contact our program coordinator at 415.817.4223.

Daytime Classes

  • PLS 300: Introduction to Law/Civil Procedure
    Tuesday, August 26-December 9
    1:00pm-3:45pm

  • PLS 310: Communication Skills & Legal Ethics
    Thursday, August 28-December 11
    1:00pm-3:45pm

  • PLS 320: Legal Research & Writing
    Wednesday, August 27-December 10
    1:00pm-3:45pm

  • PLS 395: Pleadings & Motions
    Wednesday, August 27-December 10
    2:00pm-4:45pm

Paralegal Education & Training

Paralegal Courses & Certificate

Our school offers a variety of courses in all aspects of paralegal studies. You may select any class that interests you, or follow our comprehensive Paralegal Studies certificate curriculum.

Paralegal Studies Graduate Benefit

Paralegal graduates may audit an elective course of their choice at a 50% registration fee discount. Registration forms must be submitted to Pat Medina for verification. Payment must be made in person at the 6th floor front desk.

Paralegal Studies Brochure

Download CEL's brochure for this program.

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Spotlight on Paralegal
Student Success:

Anne Koike

A job in Tokyo, please.

Mark Kapp

A paralegal becomes a monk.

Abby Everson

Abby invented her own internship and now has her dream job.

Helen Yune Trowbridge

On her way from paralegal student to Probate Commissar.

Joan E. Barton

A viola player becomes a paralegal.

Mariano Curat

Mariano went from Argentina to SF State to Baker & McKenzie.

Lenore Thorpe

Lenore Thorpe commutes from Oregon to attend the SF State Paralegal Studies Program.

Marnie Carter

A single mom becomes a senior paralegal.


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