About Us
Our Paralegal Program is a leader in providing practical and comprehensive courses to those interested in entering the paralegal profession. The Mt. SAC Paralegal Program is approved by the Standing Committee on Paralegals of the American Bar Association and meets the high standards established by that body. Our program incorporates recommendations from distinguished members of our Advisory Committee, local attorneys, practicing paralegals, educators, and local paralegal associations.
NOTE: The Mt. SAC Paralegal Program is intended to prepare students for employment as paralegals in both private and public sectors following graduation. The American Bar Association defines a paralegal as follows: "A paralegal is a person, qualified by education, training or work experience who is employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, corporation, governmental agency or other entity and who performs specifically delegated substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible.” Paralegals must comply with the legal restrictions on the practice of law by nonlawyers. In California, a paralegal shall perform work under the direction and supervision of an active member of the State Bar of California or other entity authorized under California law. A paralegal may not provide legal advice or engage in conduct that constitutes the unauthorized practice of law. (Business & Professions Code Sections 6450, 6451). The Mt. SAC Paralegal/Legal Assistant Certificate and the Paralegal Degree are approved by the American Bar Association. The eDiscovery and Litigation Support Certificate is not approved by the ABA and it is not an approved program option of the paralegal degree or paralegal certificate. Please note that the ABA does not approve short-course certificates of 12 units.
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