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Diploma of Paralegal Studies

Peralta Community College District - Merritt College

  • Oakland, United States
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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Peralta Community College District - Merritt College campus

About the program

The ABA-approved degree prepares students to support lawyers and law firms with a working knowledge of the US legal system.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply concepts and methods in Paralegal Studies to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in paralegal studies concepts
  • Research methods and professional practice. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Paralegal
  • Legal assistant
  • Support work for lawyers and firms in research
  • Trial preparation and document preparation

Curriculum

  • Broad grounding in the US legal system and entry-level paralegal skills in common practice areas
  • A paralegal portfolio is submitted at an exit interview before the degree is conferred.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Secondary school (high school) completion or equivalent; college transcripts for transfers
  • No minimum grade published; open-door community college admission

Accepted academic background

Secondary school (high school) completion or equivalent; college transcripts for transfers

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts

How to apply

  1. Review the program admission requirements and eligibility. Prepare academic transcripts and any program-specific supporting documents. Complete the institution application form. Submit required language test results if applicable. Pay any applicable application fee. Check your application status and await the admissions decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$13,570 USD
Application fee$50 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusMerritt College
Faculty or schoolBusiness & Law
DepartmentParalegal Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
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Study pace_
Post-study stay1 year
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    15 Nov 2026

    1 day left

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.