UC Irvine Extension Launches New Accelerated Daytime Option In Paralegal Certificate Program

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Available for the first time, the University of California, Irvine Extension is offering a new daytime Paralegal Certificate Program – Accelerated Daytime Option for students interested in a career in the legal field as a paralegal. The American Bar Association approved program celebrates more than 35 years of practice-based quality education and meets the most rigorous standards set for paralegal training. Participants will benefit from acquiring real-life experience in a fast pace environment with hands-on practical training from current industry attorneys and paralegals. The on-campus full-day courses run from June 20 to Sept. 9, 2016. Registration is now open.

"For those interested in jump starting a career in the legal field, the UC Irvine Extension accelerated daytime option allows a participant to gain the knowledge and hands-on skills needed to succeed as a paralegal in just three months," said Ian Gibson, Esq., director of law and finance programs at UC Irvine Extension. "Participants will benefit from course instructors as they are experienced paralegals and/or attorneys from leading law firms, corporations and public sector organizations who have deep subject matter expertise."

UC Irvine Extension has a long history of delivering top-notch paralegal training with courses and curriculum designed by an esteemed advisory board consisting of attorneys, judges and paralegals.  The Paralegal Certificate Program offers a balance of workplace applicable skills and legal theory. Concepts and practical skills are taught and reinforced utilizing case studies, lectures, class discussions, group exercises, assignments and guest speakers.

To learn more about the complete accelerated curriculum or to register, visit http://unex.uci.edu/areas/legal/paralegal/accelerated.aspx?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=Paralegal-PR&utm_campaign=Paralegal-Press-Release or call (949) 824-4661.

About UC Irvine Extension: University of California, Irvine Extension is the continuing education arm of UC Irvine, serving adult students online, at the UC Irvine campus, and at employer sites nationally and worldwide. Since 1962, UC Irvine Extension has offered open enrollment learning opportunities to the Orange County community, providing open access to the resources of the university, through Certificate and Specialized Studies programs (http://unex.uci.edu/) and free, open educational resources (http://ocw.uci.edu/). Connect with UC Irvine Extension on the institution's social media channels. 

About the University of California, Irvine: Founded in 1965, UCI is the youngest member of the prestigious Association of American Universities. The campus has produced three Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UCI has more than 28,000 students and offers 192 degree programs. Located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities, it's Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $4.8 billion annually to the local economy.

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