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LEGAL PROGRAMS
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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 chang‑ ing needs of the legal community. The PTP provides training in sub‑ stantive 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 para‑ legal 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 Train‑ ing Program meets this requirement. Reg# 386498 Fee: $7,995 No refund after 3 Mar. A Remote 86 mtgs Monday-Friday 9am-12:30pm, Feb. 1-June 27 Remote Classroom No meetings Feb. 2, 3, 14, 20 & 24; Mar. 7, 16 & 31; Apr. 5, 6, 12, 18 & 28; May 10, 23 & 29; June 7, 14 &19. 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. c Aymara E. Zielina, JD Reg# 386499 Fee: $7,995 No refund after 3 Mar. A Remote 86 mtgs Tuesday, Thursday 6:30-10pm, Feb. 2-Dec. 7, Remote Classroom No meetings Apr. 6; July 4; Nov. 23. 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. c Aymara E. Zielina, 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.
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Reg# 386490 Fee: $0 A Remote 1 mtg Saturday, 10am-12pm, Mar. 11 Remote Classroom A Free Event Aymara E. Zielina, JD Reg# 386491 Fee: $0 A Remote 1 mtg Saturday, 10am-12pm, Apr. 29 Remote Classroom A Free Event Aymara E. Zielina, JD
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 knowl‑ edge acquisition, time management, and validation of information; selecting supporting materials; handling questions; post presentation communication; and self-assessment. Reg# 389370 Fee: $195 No refund after 11 Mar. A Remote 2 mtgs Saturday, 9am-2pm, Mar. 18 & 25 Remote Classroom Laura Jacobus, JD
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 depart‑ ments. Course restricted to students and graduates of the Paralegal Training Program. Prerequisite(s): This course is restricted to current students and gradu‑ ates of the Paralegal Training Program. Reg# 389371 Fee: $395 Independent Study/Internship Jan. 9-Mar. 26 Aymara E. Zielina, JD
LAW X 420
Business Law: Fundamentals
4.0 units This course explores the legal environment in which businesses oper‑ ate 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, para‑ legals, and all those seeking to enrich their general understanding of the legal system can benefit from this course. Business Law: Funde‑ mentals also prepares students for the legal section of the CPA Exam. Reg# 389369 Fee: $795 No refund after 13 Jan. MOnline Jan. 9-Mar. 26 Sanjesh Sharma, JD, Loyola Law School; BS, UCSD.
Legal Secretary Training For more information visit uclaextension.edu/lstp or call (310) 825-0741.
LAW 808.62
Legal Secretary Training Program
5.0 CEUs Behind every good attorney is a great legal secretary. Professionalism, competence, and efficiency: these are the qualities law firms seek in a legal secretary. In today’s business world, the legal secretary who has the legal, technical, and people skills to work effectively with lawyers, judges, staff, industry experts, clients, and the general public is in high demand. That’s why the UCLA Extension Legal Secretary Training Program (LSTP) has spent more than a decade preparing students with practical and substantive legal knowledge to work in this fast-paced and challenging career. Our program can benefit not only those seeking to become legal secretaries but anyone interested in learning about the law office structure, the litigation process, and general legal principles. With specialized and focused instruction, our program can prepare you to become a vital part of a legal team, broaden your opportunities for job advancement, and enhance your goal of professional and personal growth. Our course consists of a combination of practical exercises, written assignments, case studies, and a final exam. Reg# 389367 Fee: $995 No refund after 13 Jan. MOnline Jan. 9-Mar. 26 Deborah Adams Deutsch, paralegal; recipient of the UCLA Extension Distinguished Instructor Award, 2013.
