50 Years of Advancing Legal Careers

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.

ABA Approved Paralegal Training Program

100% online, 5 and 11-month program options

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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