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Diploma of Paralegal

San Mateo County Community College District - Cañada College

Redwood City, United States
1.5 years
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

American Bar Association-approved two-year degree training students to work as paralegals or legal assistants.

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

Develop knowledge of Paralegal and apply discipline-specific knowledge
Critical thinking
and professional communication to academic or practical tasks. Evaluate relevant information and communicate findings effectively.

Career outcomes

Paralegal
Legal assistant
Legal secretary
Judicial law clerk
Title examiner
Law firms
Government
Corporate legal counsel

Curriculum

Two-year
91-Credit degree approved by the American Bar Association. Students take paralegal courses after college-level English and reading assessment and a math self-placement. Training prepares them to work under attorney supervision in law firms
Government agencies and corporate legal departments.

Entry requirements

Academic

High school graduation or equivalent (age 16 or older; under 18 need proof of graduation and a Minor Consent Form); transcript translated into English; valid passport; bank statement showing at least 32
500 USD; English proof (TOEFL iBT 56
IELTS 5.5 or Duolingo 85).

Accepted academic background

High school graduation or equivalent (applicants must be at least 16; under 18 need proof of graduation); official academic transcript translated into English; valid passport; bank verification of at least 32,500 USD for the first year

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 56
Duolingo 85
IELTS Academic 5.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy
English Language Test Results
Financial Evidence

How to apply

Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$10,584 USD
Application fee	$0 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Cañada College
Faculty or school	_
Department	Paralegal Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	27
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	College scholarship opportunities exist for eligible enrolled students; international eligibility varies by award.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
2 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
230 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1.5 years.