Overview
Paralegals, also called legal assistants, do a wide variety of tasks in the area of law under the supervision of a lawyer. Many EVC students already work in the field and want to earn our 24-unit paralegal certificate. Some students are first-generation students as well and are learning about law for the first time. The associate's degree is also a first step for students to earn a four-year degree and, possibly one day, pass the bar.
With a Paralegal degree or certificate, you can provide for your family with a rewarding and enjoyable career. Whether it is your first time at EVC or you are looking for a career change, take a look at our Paralegal program today.
Intro to Law (LA-10)
A good first step for students is to take our Intro to Law course, which allows them to dip their toes in the legal profession.
What is a Paralegal?
A Paralegal conducts legal research, drafts documents, and organizes case files. They also maintain communication with their clients. Paralegals can work for private law firms, corporations, and government entities.
Where Can a Paralegal Career Lead?
Many EVC students use our paralegal program to satisfy California law. Law firms can charge billable hours for lawyers and their certified paralegals. Your career path as a paralegal is financially valuable to a law firm. Paralegals, lawyers, legal secretaries, and filing clerks work together to uphold the U.S. Constitution's rules.
Students can also use our paralegal certificate as a springboard for law school. A law school commitment includes a four-year degree, law school, and the bar exam. As a paralegal, you can continue to earn money in the field while continuing your education.
Degrees & Certificates
See the complete catalog for Paralegal Courses and Degrees.
Degree
- Associate in Arts (AA) (PDF)
- Associate in Science (AS)
Certificate
Sample Degree Map
Please click the links below on an example of how you can complete your degree at Evergreen Valley College. We highly suggest you make an appointment with a counselor to discuss your education goals.
Degree
Certificate
A program map is a suggested semester-by-semester plan to help you complete the courses required for a particular degree or certificate. It is based on the major sheet for the particular degree or certificate you are interested in. It includes courses required for the major, general education and any necessary electives.
A program map is a representation of the major sheet. It includes the specific specialty courses in a major, general education courses and any necessary electives.
A major sheet includes a description of the program you are interested in, what you can expect to learn once you have completed the program (Program Learning Outcomes) and the specific specialty courses you will need to complete within a major.
Faculty
