This badge was issued to Stephanie Alfaro on 25 Jun 2018.

Paralegal Certificate Program

Paralegal Certificate Program

Issued by University of California, Irvine

The earner of this badge has completed a program of study approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) for paralegal training. The earner is able to employ effective written and oral communication skills, problem solving and critical thinking, and analytical skills through the study of case-law and the federal and California legal systems. The earner has a foundational understanding of contracts, legal writing and research, civil litigation, ethics and technology.

Skills

  • Paralegal Certificate Program

Earning Criteria

  • Complete a total of 30 units / 300 hours of instruction with a grade of “C” or above in all courses or reasonable equivalents thereof.
  • Complete all required courses:  • Fundamentals of the Paralegal Profession • Contracts • Legal Writing • Legal Research • Civil Litigation I • Civil Litigation II • Ethics for the Paralegal • Technology Practicum for the Paralegal • Legal Career Skills
  • Complete two elective courses:  • Business Law • Corporate Law • Criminal Law • Family Law • Fundamentals of Electronic Discovery and Trial • Paralegal Internship • Patent, Trademark & Copyright Law • Torts