Paralegal Studies
The Paralegal Studies Program offers a 24 academic-unit certificate intended to prepare students for employment as a paralegal for various legal sectors. Students are introduced to the fundamentals of the paralegal profession to enhance the ability to reason, understand and apply correct principles of law by teaching analytical and critical thinking skills.
The program is taught by attorneys and paralegals who have practical experience in the field and satisfies all educational requirements required by California law. As such, you will gain the legal knowledge and skills to land a paralegal job in any state.
Memberships
Member, San Francisco Paralegal Association
WHAT COURSES SHOULD YOU TAKE AND WHEN?
Spring 2022 Courses
Due to COVID-19, all Spring 2022 Courses will be offered fully online. The following courses are available for you to register in today, don't wait!! Log on to your Class-Web to see additional details and register with the CRN.
PLGL 30 - Introduction to Paralegal Studies
CRN: 32819, Professor Graham
Online, 01/24/2022 - 05/27/2022
PLGL 31 - Legal Writing & Research
CRN: 32733, Professor Lerner
Online - 01/24/2022 - 05/20/2022
PLGL 32 - Litigation and Civil Procedure
CRN: 32846, Professor Graham
Online - 01/31/2022 - 05/20/2022
PLGL 34 - Prof Responsibility & Ethics
CRN: 32850, Professor Mackey
Online, 01/31/2022 - 05/20/2022
PLGL 36 - Contract Law
CRN: 32847, Professor Falahati
Online, 01/31/2022 - 05/20/2022
* Please see Chabot College Administration of Justice webpage for information regarding ADMJ courses.
Cheryl Mackey, Esq.
Department Chair/Faculty 510.723.6973
cmackey@chabotcollege.edu
Building 400, room 402J - 1st fl
Jessica Graham, Esq.
Adjunct Faculty jkgraham@chabotcollege.edu
Building 400, 1st fl
Sunny Lerner, Esq.
Adjunct Faculty slerner@chabotcollege.edu
Building 400, 1st fl
Palvir Shoker, Esq.
Adjunct Faculty Meet Our Team
Career Paths
- Corporate Paralegal
- Litigation Paralegal
- Discovery Paralegal
- Legal Analyst
- Legal Support Specialist
- Legal Assistant
- Law/Court Clerks
- Litigation Clerk