Paralegal Program Information

For more information, email Program Director at dharriso@sdccd.edu.

This program is approved by the American Bar Association.

Paralegal Program Location:

A-200 Building, Room A224

About the Program

Approved by the American Bar Association (ABA), the Paralegal program provides professional training with an emphasis on occupational competency.  "A paralegal is a person, qualified by education, training or work experience who is employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, corporation, governmental agency or other entity and who performs specially delegated substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible." Paralegal adhere to recognized ethical standards and rules of professional responsibility.  Under California law, the term paralegal or legal assistant can only be used by trained professionals from accredited institutions who work under the supervision and direction of an attorney.

Program Mission

The Miramar Paralegal Program's mission is to provide education to students interested in careers as paralegals or for positions where communication, analytical, and organizational skills as well as knowledge of law and legal procedures are necessary. The program provides the foundation for students to think critically, and act ethically in the workplace and in the community. The program also prepares students to continue educational pursuits and encourages lifelong learning and community service.

See Program Goals & Objectives

Certificate Option

The Paralegal Certificate option is available to students entering the program with a degree. Students are required to complete 30 units of paralegal courses. For list of classes for Certificate option click here. (Microsoft Word document)

Associates Degree Option

The Paralegal Degree option is a two-year evening curriculum for students without a degree or the required general education requirements. This option requires a completion of 30 general education units and 30 paralegal units. To see a list of classes for Degree option click here. (Microsoft Word document)

"Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law."

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