Paralegal Studies: B.A.
Earn a Bachelor of Arts in Paralegal Studies
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The bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies at SAC is intended for students who have already completed an associate degree in Paralegal Studies from an institution approved by the American Bar Association (ABA), such as SAC's well-regarded paralegal training program. The baccalaureate degree enables students to deepen their legal knowledge, positioning them for roles within the legal field. SAC's Paralegal Studies program has long been recognized for its excellence, providing both associate degrees and certificate programs that meet the highest industry standards.
Important Note
This program does NOT train you to be a lawyer. Paralegals help lawyers, but they cannot practice law on their own.
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Degree Pathway
To complete the Bachelor of Arts in Paralegal Studies, students must:
You need one of these:
- An Associate's degree from a paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association (ABA)
- OR a Certificate from an ABA-approved paralegal program PLUS any Associate's or Bachelor's degree
Note: The school must be in the U.S. and properly accredited.
You must complete general education requirements. You can choose from several options:
- Cal-GETC pattern
- CSU-GE Breadth pattern
- IGETC pattern
- Santa Ana College Associate Degree requirements (at least 27 units)
Talk to a counselor to see which option works best for you.
Complete at least 9 units of advanced general education classes.
Complete all the required upper-level paralegal classes listed in the catalog.
You must get a "C" or better in all upper-level major classes.
You need at least 120 total units for your degree. Any extra classes must be college-level courses.
You must take at least 12 units of upper-level classes at Santa Ana College.
You must finish all lower-level requirements before you can graduate with your Bachelor's degree.