Paralegal Studies (ABA-Approved)
Academic Credit Certificate
ABA-Approved Paralegal Courses & Certificate
The SF State Paralegal Studies program offers a variety of courses in all aspects of paralegal studies. You may select any class that interests you, or follow our comprehensive Paralegal Studies certificate curriculum. Courses are held at the SF State Downtown Campus, conveniently located on Market Street at Powell.
Paralegal Class Schedule
See the class schedule for Paralegal Studies certificate classes and MCLE/CEU classes.
Certificate Cost
Course Fees: $8,990
Student Success
Students share their stories of getting started and moving ahead with the help of the Paralegal Studies program.
Paralegal Job Board
Find the right job for you or post a job opportunity on our paralegal job board.
American Bar Association (ABA) Approval
San Francisco State University is pleased to announce that the American Bar Association has granted approval to the Paralegal Studies program offered by SF State Extended Learning.
Recent California legislation defines who may call himself or herself a paralegal and sets forth educational criteria for paralegals. One of the criteria is graduation from a program approved by the American Bar Association. Please refer to the section on New California Legislation on Paralegals. Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law.
For more information on the ABA approval, please contact our program coordinator at 415.817.4244.
Important Dates - Summer 2019
| *Students seeking financial aid can apply after this date, but we can't guarantee disbursement in time to pay for classes. | |
| April 11 | Open House / Information Session |
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| April 18 | Online Open House / Information Session |
| April 22 | Advance registration begins for certificate students & students with disabilities |
| April 23 | Open registration begins |
| June 10 | Summer semester begins |
| June 21 | Deadline to apply for the certificate program |
| August 2 | Deadline to apply for summer graduation |
| August 16 | Summer semester ends |
Important Dates - Spring 2019
| *Students seeking financial aid can apply after this date, but we can't guarantee disbursement in time to pay for classes. | |
| November 16 | Deadline to apply for the certificate program for students seeking financial aid* |
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| December 6 | Open House / Information Session |
| December 13 | Online Open House / Information Session |
| January 2 | Advance registration begins for certificate students & students with disabilities |
| January 3 | Open registration begins |
| January 28 | Spring semester begins |
| February 15 | Deadline to apply for the certificate program |
| April 1 - 5 | No classes, Paralegal Studies program spring break |
| May 3 | Deadline to apply for spring graduation |
| May 23 | Spring semester ends |