LEGAL PROGRAMS

Paralegal Studies

LAW X 406

Paralegal Training Program

36.0 units

UCLA Extension’s Paralegal Training Program (PTP) is approved by the American Bar Association and seeks to prepare students to function as ethical, effective, and efficient professional paralegals in law firms, businesses, government, and nonprofit organizations; to perform a wide variety of legal work under the supervision of attorneys; and to adapt easily to the changing role of the paralegal as well as the changing needs of the legal community. The PTP provides training in substantive and procedural law, legal analysis, professional responsibility, legal forms, legal technology, and practical skills needed to work in the public or private sector as a competent and professional paralegal. This program fulfills educational requirements to practice as a paralegal in California. Instructors for the program are approved by the UCLA School of Law and include judges, attorneys, paralegals, and other legal professionals. Assistance in career counseling and job search opportunities are available to current students and program graduates. Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law. Lifetime placement assistance is available to PTP graduates. Pursuant to ABA Guidelines, students must take at least nine-semester credits or the equivalent of legal specialty courses through synchronous instruction. Law X 406 Paralegal Training Program meets this requirement.

Reg# 392002

Fee: $7,995

No refund after 20 June.

A Remote 86 mtgs

Monday-Friday, 9am-12:30pm, June 27-Nov. 21

Remote Classroom

No meetings June 28, 29, 30, July 3, 4, 13, Aug. 1, 10, 29, Sept. 4, 8, 20, 25, Oct. 3, 13, 17, 27, Nov. 1, 7, 10, 11

Refund Policy: Full refund before program start through end-of-day for first session of the program; $2,000 nonrefundable until 30 calendar days after the start of class; no refund thereafter. 7

Michael Martinson

Reg# 392003

Fee: $7,995

No refund after 21 June.

A Remote 86 mtgs

Monday-Wednesday, 6:30-10pm, June 28, 2023-May 22, 2024

Remote Classroom

No meetings July 3, Sept. 4, Nov. 29, Dec. 25, 27, Jan. 1, 2024, Jan. 15, Feb. 19, Apr. 22

Refund Policy: Full refund before program start through end of day for first session of the program; $2,000 nonrefundable until 30 calendar days after the start of class; no refund thereafter. 7

Michael Martinson

LAW X 407.1

Oral Communication and Presentation Skills for Legal and Business Professionals

1.0 units

This course provides a foundational summary of the manner in which to approach oral business communications, from informal one-on-one status reports to formal business presentations for larger audiences. It also covers how to communicate during meetings with colleagues and clients. Topics include understanding your objective; selecting the appropriate tone for the audience; preparation, including knowledge acquisition, time management, and validation of information; selecting supporting materials; handling questions; post presentation communication; and self-assessment.

Reg# 392706

Fee: $195

No refund after 5 Aug.

A Remote

2 mtgs

Saturday, 9am-2pm, Aug. 12 & 19

Remote Classroom

Internet access required

Laura Jacobus, JD

LAW 713

Information Session: Paralegal Training Program

Learn about opportunities in the paralegal field at our free information session. Explore the benefits of UCLA Extension’s Paralegal Training Program, including financial aid and lifetime career services, and hear from a program graduate, an instructor, and a member of the Los Angeles Paralegal Association.

Reg# 391990

Fee: $0

A Remote 1 mtg

Saturday, 10am-12pm, July 8

Remote Classroom

A Free Event

Michael Martinson

Other Legal Programs

LAW X 407.3

Legal Internship

2.0 units

The internship provides practical legal experience in a variety of legal settings in the private or public sector, including with non-profit organizations, courts, government agencies, and in-house departments. Course restricted to students and graduates of the Paralegal Training Program.

Prerequisite(s): This course is restricted to current students and graduates of the Paralegal Training Program.

Reg# 392724

Fee: $395

No refund after 19 June.

Independent Study/Internship

June 26-Sept. 17

Aymara E. Zielina, JD

LAW X 420

Business Law: Fundamentals

4.0 units

This course explores the legal environment in which businesses operate and the critical interaction between business and the legal system. Students examine various areas of the law which are integral to the operation of business enterprises today. Topics include contracts, torts, agency, Uniform Commercial Code, bankruptcy, and the different forms of business entities. Business owners, managers, accountants, paralegals, and all those seeking to enrich their general understanding of the legal system can benefit from this course. Business Law: Fundementals also prepares students for the legal section of the CPA Exam.

Reg# 392480

Fee: $795

No refund after 30 June.

M Online

June 26-Sept. 17

Sanjesh Sharma, JD, Loyola Law School; BS, UCSD.