ABA-Approved Paralegal Training Program

50 Years of Advancing Legal Careers

100% online,  5- and 11-month program options


With the breadth of legal practice areas in the profession – entertainment, criminal, employment, personal injury, corporate, family, immigration, real estate, among others – you can make a difference in any legal specialty.

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Paralegal

What does a paralegal do?

Paralegals are vital members of a legal team. Under the supervision of an attorney, paralegals work in law firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies, nonprofit institutions, and legal technology companies. Job duties vary depending on work setting, which include:

  • Conducting legal research
  • Investigating facts
  • Drafting and analyzing legal documents
  • Managing documents and cases
  • Interviewing clients and witnesses
  • Preparing for trials
  • Assisting in corporate filings and formation

Why UCLA Extension

  • ABA-Approved
  • Taught by judges, attorneys, paralegals, and other legal professionals
  • Instructors approved by UCLA School of Law
  • Available 100% online, day or night
  • 5- and 11-month options
  • Lifetime Career Services
  • Financial Aid

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Join us for a live webcast to learn more about paralegal career paths, industry requirements, and the benefits of our program. Hear directly from a program graduate, instructor, and a member of the program staff.



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Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law.
Pursuant to ABA Guidelines, students must take at least nine-semester credits or the equivalent of legal specialty courses through synchronous instruction. UCLA Extension’s Paralegal Training Program (LAW X 406), meets this requirement.