Is independent certification or credentialing necessary once I complete the UC Berkeley Extension Paralegal Studies Program?
While no state requires you to sit for an exam to be a “certified” or “credentialed” paralegal or legal assistant, many choose to attain the professional designations to enhance their stature in the field. The CLA (Certified Legal Assistant) and CP (Certified Paralegal) exams are the nation’s premier certifications, along with the NFPA Pace exam. For more information about sitting for these exams, please visit the National Association of Legal Assistants professional certification website or the National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. Is job placement assistance available for graduates of the program? We do not provide job placement assistance; however, graduates of the program are encouraged to post their résumés on a special “graduate support” web page which Bay Area employers and law firms frequently scan. In addition, job announcements are posted and disseminated to students from time to time. Please visit http://resumes.ucberkeleyparalegalstudies.com.
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- What if I earn a certificate of completion from UC Berkeley Extension and then move to another state? Will my paralegal status change or be jeopardized?
- Is independent certification or credentialing necessary once I complete the UC Berkeley Extension Paralegal Studies Program?
- Where can I find out more information about the UC Berkeley Extension Paralegal Studies Program?
