Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies
Norwalk, USA
BSc
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies at Cerritos College is approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) for online and onsite delivery at Los Angeles, COC and Cerritos campuses. The programme combines academic and practical training in the American legal system, terminology, writing, research, document drafting, case preparation and ethics.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work as paralegals, legal assistants, document specialists, legal analysts or litigation support staff. They may find roles in law firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies and courts. Skills in research, writing, case preparation and document management support careers in compliance, discovery and legal administration.
As a paralegal, you’ll be an invaluable part of a legal team, helping to investigate the facts of a case, research relevant laws and regulations, prepare legal memoranda, prepare evidence, draft documents for attorney review, and prepare cases for trial. The Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies will provide you with the professional skills you need to serve your legal community effectively and ethically as a paralegal or legal assistant.
Approved by the American Bar Association for online, as well as onsite at our Los Angeles, COC, and Cerritos College campuses. The program combines a comprehensive academic curriculum with a practical education in the role of the paralegal in a legal environment.
You’ll learn to articulate legal theory and apply it ethically to legal professional practice. You’ll learn all about the American legal system and become proficient in legal terminology and writing. You’ll also learn to identify legal issues, apply basic legal analysis, and conduct legal research using traditional and online methods.
