In our constant effort to provide meaningful education to the legal community, the UCLA Extension Paralegal Training Program is sponsoring a free event that is open to the public. We will be showing The Decade of Discovery (2014) at our downtown location. This film was previously shown in New York and Washington DC with great success. […]
Are you looking for your next challenge? The Certified Paralegal Examination might be for you. For more than 30 years, the Certified Paralegal (CP) credential has been the gold standard for career paralegals. The examination is a rigorous examination that will draw upon your legal education, paralegal experience, and preparation skills. You can visit NALA.org for more […]
This entry was written by Patrick E. Odell, a paralegal at Munger, Tolles & Olson. He earned his paralegal certificate at the UCLA Extension Paralegal Training Program (then named the Attorney Assistant Training Program) in 1996 and his undergraduate degree from Loyola Marymount University in History in 1996. —- According to the World Intellectual Property […]
In order to contribute to the paralegal profession and improve the methodologies of paralegal education, Sean Tyler, Donna Morris, Debra Geiger, and Meena Mohanty are presenting on 10 Ways to Promote your Program at the 2014 National Conference. The topics covered were: 1. WordPress […]
The MCLE course scheduled for Tuesday, September 16th has moved to the Figueroa Courtyard in downtown Los Angeles. The event will take place from 7pm – 8pm. An opportunity for networking will be available before the course, doors open at 6pm. This networking portion of our event is free and open to all! Appetizers will […]
Having a digital presence is a crucial component in your career development and job search. LinkedIn is currently the most regularly used platform to network, promote one’s credentials, and establish a professional digital presence. Since LinkedIn is so commonly used, the UCLA Extension Paralegal Training Program has converted its LinkedIn group to be exclusive to […]
The UCLA Extension Paralegal Training Program is excited to announce our newest event. In the past we have organized happy-hour mixers and training sessions. On September 16th, 2014, we will have new blended format! We will be having a networking mixer and low-cost MCLE course. Our low-cost MCLE course is exclusive to alumni of, and […]
Note from Sean Tyler: This entry was crafted by Pat Marguiles who is a current student in the Winter 2014 – Westwood program. She is the first student & guest posting for the Legal Exchange. I would like to thank her for her hard work and thoughtful contribution. Westwood Paralegal Students Win ALL the Awards! […]
As an experienced environmental law attorney, Viviana Heger brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her clients and our students. While she is currently an attorney, Viviana began her career in the law as a paralegal. Her experience as a paralegal and attorney gives her a clear perspective on what it takes to be […]
We are grateful to all 102 attendees of the UCLA Extension Paralegal Training Program (PTP) Information Session on April 19. Future paralegals were able to hear from multiple graduates of the program with different perspectives on the field. The food was delicious food was catered by John O’Groats restaurant of Encino. Attendees hear from […]
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