Paralegal Studies
Fullerton College’s ABA-approved Paralegal Studies Program provides the education and skills necessary for graduates to work under the supervision of an attorney as a critical member of the legal support team in all areas of law. Our program aids students in finding employment in this ever-growing, fast paced, and challenging field. According to Robert Half Legal Recruiters, “Highly sought-after legal professionals are capable of receiving multiple job offers, counteroffers and even signing bonuses.” While the program does not prepare the student for the practice of law, many graduates have gone on to law school curriculum, finding it easier to understand. The program offers both an Associate in Science degree and a Certificate.
PLEASE NOTE: The Fullerton College ABA-approved Paralegal Studies Program does not prepare students for law school or the practice of law. Under California’s Business and Professions Code, Section 6450 (et seq.), a paralegal may not market his or her services to the public, but must work under the direct supervision of an attorney licensed to practice law.
DEPARTMENT COORDINATOR:
Michael Moore
Email: mmoore1@fullcoll.edu
Phone: (714) 992-7208
Introduction to Paralegal Studies
Introduction to Legal Research & Terminology
Introduction to Legal Writing
Advanced Legal Writing
Civil Litigation
Course Details and Course Rotation
Note: Paralegal Projected Course Rotation Subject to Change
Degree and Certificate Information
Click here for additional Admissions and Records information including Graduation Applications. Check with Admissions and Records for those deadlines.
Please note: All BUS & CIS Certificate Applications and related inquiries are now handled by the Evaluations Unit in Admissions & Records.
All classes must be completed and final grades posted before submitting the application.
Fall 2025 completion deadline: Friday, January 9, 2026.
For updates or questions regarding your certificate, please contact evaluations@fullcoll.edu.
Degree
Certificates
Certificate Application
Semesterly Events
Legal Specialties Highlight: Day in the Life
Offered: Fall & spring semesters
Explore the real-world practice of law through focused presentations on specific legal specialties.
Attorneys and paralegals share insights into daily responsibilities, career paths, and emerging practice areas. These sessions help students connect coursework to professional realities.
Professional Association Q&A Sessions
Offered: Fall & spring semesters
Learn how professional paralegal associations can support your career from day one.
Students engage directly with association representatives to learn about networking, mentorship, and professional development opportunities. These sessions highlight the value of early involvement in the legal community.
Law School Pathways & Exploration Panels
Offered: Spring semesters only
Thinking about law school? Hear directly from admissions professionals and program alumni.
Panelists discuss preparation strategies, application insights, and how paralegal studies can support future legal education. Designed to help students make informed decisions about next steps.
Transfer & Articulation Information Sessions
Offered: Fall & spring semesters
Plan ahead with confidence by learning about transfer and bachelor’s degree pathways.
These sessions spotlight articulation agreements with institutions such as National University and University of La Verne, credit transfer options, plus time and cost-saving strategies. Students receive guidance directly from partner universities and program faculty.
Law Day & Special Legal Awareness Events
Offered: Spring semesters only
Celebrate the law and its impact through special presentations tied to the nationally recognized Law Day.
Events may include guest speakers, film screenings, and guided discussions on law, justice, civic engagement, skills important to the legal profession, and more. These experiences connect legal education to broader societal issues and can involve various disciplines or campus communities.
Paralegal Power Hour: Career & Job Readiness Series
Offered: Summer semesters only
Sharpen your professional edge with a focused career development webinar.
Sessions emphasize job-search strategies, best practices, and skills needed to enter the legal workforce, including pursuing legal specialty certificates, taking additional electives, pursuing paralegal certification or law school, and more. Designed to help students prepare for their search for paralegal jobs or succeed in entry-level positions.