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#San Francisco State University: Paralegal Studies: ABA-Approved Certificate Education and Training School: Bay Area, California: Legal Career: College of Extended Learning

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Advance Registration

• Certificate Student Advance Registration Date: July 27

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 SF State 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 .

Daytime Classes

Tuesday, August 25 - December 15, 2:00pm - 4:45 pm

PLS 320: Legal Research Writing

Wednesday, August 26 - December 16, 2:00pm - 4:45 pm

PLS 395: Pleadings Motions

Wednesday, August 26 - December 16, 2:00pm - 4:45pm

PLS 425: Torts

Thursday, August 27 - December 16, 2:00pm - 4:45 pm

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