Paralegal studies

Pasadena City College · Pasadena

Study legal research, writing, office procedures, and civil and criminal law through an ABA-approved paralegal program.

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Length / pace: No completion time published; certificate requires 32 paralegal core units plus general education/electives for most students

Current 2026–27 catalog program

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Paralegal studies

Associate of Science degree / Certificate of Achievement · Pasadena City College

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Confirm tuition and additional fees with the college · No completion time published; certificate requires 32 paralegal core units plus general education/electives for most students

Confirm with school: Confirm college admission and enrollment steps with Pasadena City College. Certificate award conditions are shown separately under course coverage.

Partial list of required paralegal core courses. The certificate generally totals 60 units including 32 core units, general education, and electives; the catalog describes a reduced core-only route for students with an eligible prior associate degree. Award conditions: For the Certificate of Achievement, the catalog requires an accredited high-school diploma or GED and a C or better in the required coursework. Students who already hold an eligible associate degree may complete the 32-unit paralegal core only, subject to the catalog conditions.

PLGL 134: Introduction to Paralegal Studies (Required core course)
PLGL 145A: Legal Research (Required core course)
PLGL 137: Legal Writing and Drafting (Required core course)
PLGL 138: Paralegal Studies Field Practice (Required core course)

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Pasadena City College 2026–27 Paralegal Studies catalog page: https://curriculum.pasadena.edu/academic-programs/legal-studies/paralegal-studies-as-cert-achievement/