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  "college": "santa-ana-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "code": "PARA",
  "name": "Paralegal",
  "sourceUrl": "https://sac.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/36813/36822/36897",
  "courses": [
    {
      "code": "PARA 100",
      "subject": "PARA",
      "number": "100",
      "title": "Law and Society",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 Lecture",
      "cid": [
        "LPPS 110"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Overview of the legal system including the courts, participants and various sources of law in the American legal system and how society is affected. Review of the legal and judicial process in the United States covering the adversarial system, jurisdiction of federal and state courts, and the general process of judicial review and how different segments of society are affected. Explanation of different sources of law including statutes, court cases and administrative agency rules. Review of basic legal reasoning and introductory legal research methods. Introduction to substantive areas of law and the effect the law has in various groups and individuals in our system. Review of the role and regulation of legal professionals, legal ethics and consumer protection laws, and their effect on providing legal services to various segments of society. (Same as Law 100.)",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 4,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/para/#para-100",
          "subject": "PARA"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 8,
          "open": 8,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/para/#para-100",
          "subject": "PARA"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PARA 101",
      "subject": "PARA",
      "number": "101",
      "title": "Law Office Management",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "36 Lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Structure and procedures of the law office. Emphasis on time management, the role of paralegals and paralegal administrators in the law office, ethics in the law office, client property regulations, time keeping and billing, and technology management in a law office.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/para/#para-101",
          "subject": "PARA"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 3,
          "open": 3,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/para/#para-101",
          "subject": "PARA"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PARA 105",
      "subject": "PARA",
      "number": "105",
      "title": "Work Experience - CLIRRC",
      "units": "1-4",
      "hours": "54-216 Lab",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "This work experience course of supervised employment is designed to assist students that are participating in the Community Legal Information Resource and Referral Clinic (CLIRRC) to acquire desirable work habits, attitudes and skills in a field related to the students’ major to enable them to become productive employees. This course also provides students with career awareness for jobs. 54 hours of work equals one unit of course credit. Student repetition is allowed per Title 5, section 55253. Students may earn a maximum of 14 units of credit for work experience.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/para/#para-105",
          "subject": "PARA"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 3,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/para/#para-105",
          "subject": "PARA"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PARA 107",
      "subject": "PARA",
      "number": "107",
      "title": "Principles and Procedures in the Criminal Justice System",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 Lecture",
      "cid": [
        "AJ 122"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "An examination and analysis of due process in criminal proceedings from pre-arrest through trial and appeal, utilizing statutory law and state and constitutional law precedents. (Same as Criminal Justice 107)",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/para/#para-107",
          "subject": "PARA"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/para/#para-107",
          "subject": "PARA"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PARA 117",
      "subject": "PARA",
      "number": "117",
      "title": "Global Commerce and Management",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 Lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "This course provides a comprehensive overview of global commerce, focusing on the creation and management of international business contracts, financial mechanisms, and the regulatory frameworks that govern international distribution. Students will learn about international limited liability companies, foreign direct investment, and how global trade agreements such as NAFTA/USMCA, GATT, and the EU affect businesses. The course also explores management in varying legal environments and U.S. export regulations. Emphasis will be placed on using the U.N. Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods and managing cross-border transactions. Through this course, students will gain insight into how countries cooperate to form global markets and regulate international trade. (Same as BUS 117 Global Commerce and Management).",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "PARA 120",
      "subject": "PARA",
      "number": "120",
      "title": "Computers in the Law Office",
      "units": "4",
      "hours": "72 Lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Exploration of technology utilized in a legal service office environment. Study of legal focused software and applications.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/para/#para-120",
          "subject": "PARA"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/para/#para-120",
          "subject": "PARA"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PARA 121",
      "subject": "PARA",
      "number": "121",
      "title": "Legal Ethical Reasoning",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 Lecture",
      "cid": [
        "LPPS 120"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "This course provides an introduction to concepts and theories of ethical decision-making, moral conduct, obligation and permission, justice, responsibility, as applied to the Legal Profession. The course will explore the application of the California Rules of Professional Conduct as applied to the legal profession and society in general. (Same as LAW 121).",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 3,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/para/#para-121",
          "subject": "PARA"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 5,
          "open": 5,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/para/#para-121",
          "subject": "PARA"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PARA 122",
      "subject": "PARA",
      "number": "122",
      "title": "Advanced Life Planning",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 Lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "This course is intended to prepare the student to assist an attorney in a probate, estate planning and or elder law practice. The course is intended to provide the student with the skill set and knowledge base to assist in the preparation of wills, trusts, estate planning documentation, probate documents, charitable trusts, guardianships, conservatorships, family law issues as related to elder law, age discrimination, elder abuse and termination of life planning.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "PARA 131",
      "subject": "PARA",
      "number": "131",
      "title": "Advanced ADR Practice",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "36 Lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Study of the practical aspects of the Paralegal's role in assisting an attorney in Alternative Dispute Resolution.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "PARA 132",
      "subject": "PARA",
      "number": "132",
      "title": "Family Law and Procedure",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "36 Lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Study of basic substantive law and procedures in family law. Court procedures for divorce, annulment, temporary and permanent support, restraining orders, division of community property, and child custody procedures including adoption and paternity actions.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/para/#para-132",
          "subject": "PARA"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/para/#para-132",
          "subject": "PARA"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PARA 133",
      "subject": "PARA",
      "number": "133",
      "title": "Workers Compensation Law and Procedure",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "36 Lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Study of the laws and procedures related to worker's compensation. Covers medical-legal problems attendant to on-the-job injuries, disabilities and benefits due employees, court litigation, administrative hearings, and out-of-court processes.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "PARA 134",
      "subject": "PARA",
      "number": "134",
      "title": "Estate Planning and Administration",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "36 Lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Probate and estate planning procedures. Study of the Paralegal's role in drafting estate planning and administration documents, assisting attorneys in administration of estates, and monitoring asset and fiduciary accountings. Study of basic estate planning, probate laws, wills, trusts, and taxes.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "PARA 135",
      "subject": "PARA",
      "number": "135",
      "title": "Bankruptcy Law and Procedure",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "36 Lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Federal bankruptcy act and court procedures for the paralegal, the functions of the bankruptcy trustee, and a detailed examination of the process of being declared a bankrupt. May require a field trip.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/para/#para-135",
          "subject": "PARA"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PARA 136",
      "subject": "PARA",
      "number": "136",
      "title": "Landlord Tenant Law and Procedure",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "36 Lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "A study of the laws and procedures of landlord and tenant law including eviction, unlawful detainee and rental agreements. A study of the role of a paralegal in a law practice that specializes in landlord/tenant relationships.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/para/#para-136",
          "subject": "PARA"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PARA 138",
      "subject": "PARA",
      "number": "138",
      "title": "Law of Business Organizations",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "36 Lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Laws of the California Corporations Code. Students prepare articles of incorporation, minutes, by-laws, stock, and stock transfer. Agency law and partnership laws. Students will understand compliance regulations.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "PARA 139",
      "subject": "PARA",
      "number": "139",
      "title": "Fundamentals of Labor Law",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "36 Lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "An introduction to labor law and the judicial system. The course will examine major areas of labor law including the complaint, conference, hearings and appeals.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/para/#para-139",
          "subject": "PARA"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PARA 140",
      "subject": "PARA",
      "number": "140",
      "title": "Immigration Law and Procedure",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "36 Lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Basic study of Immigration Law in the United States, with focus on preparation of those forms used by immigrants to secure benefits. Computerized preparation of forms and procedures for filing with INS will be emphasized. Marketing procedures for paralegals involved in Immigration Law will be analyzed, and ethical considerations to avoid the illegal practice of law will be covered.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/para/#para-140",
          "subject": "PARA"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/para/#para-140",
          "subject": "PARA"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PARA 144",
      "subject": "PARA",
      "number": "144",
      "title": "Introduction to eDiscovery",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "36 Lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Focus on the discovery phase of litigation with specific instruction on eDiscovery. The study of the California Rules of Court, California Statutes and procedures for e-filing and eDiscovery regulations regarding the retention and production of electronic data in a civil litigation case. Practical applications for paralegals.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/para/#para-144",
          "subject": "PARA"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/para/#para-144",
          "subject": "PARA"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PARA 145",
      "subject": "PARA",
      "number": "145",
      "title": "Civil Litigation Overview",
      "units": "4",
      "hours": "72 Lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Overview of California procedures from acceptance of a case through trial. Planning litigation, motions, discovery, and trial preparation. Preparation of pleadings. Overview of California discovery rules, preparation of discovery documents, and responses.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/para/#para-145",
          "subject": "PARA"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/para/#para-145",
          "subject": "PARA"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PARA 146",
      "subject": "PARA",
      "number": "146",
      "title": "Tort Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution",
      "units": "4",
      "hours": "72 Lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Learn about the different types of Torts including: intentional torts, negligence, strict liability, product liability, damages, immunity, and defenses to torts. Learn how to apply principles of insurance law and procedures for the investigation of personal injury cases. Students will review the principles of dispute resolution through negotiation, mediation, and arbitration. Students will mediate impartially and use tools to maximize negotiation effectiveness. The course includes application of mediation skills in the law office.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/para/#para-146",
          "subject": "PARA"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/para/#para-146",
          "subject": "PARA"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PARA 150",
      "subject": "PARA",
      "number": "150",
      "title": "Legal Transactions",
      "units": "5",
      "hours": "90 Lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Introduction to contracts and drafting legal documents for corporations and real estate transactions. Topics include: contract formation, performance, breach, and third party interests. Students will learn the laws of the California Corporations Code and the laws governing real estate transactions. Learn how to draft various contracts and other documents and select, edit, and customize formbook and computerized forms in real property, corporations, family law, and estate planning.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/para/#para-150",
          "subject": "PARA"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/para/#para-150",
          "subject": "PARA"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PARA 205",
      "subject": "PARA",
      "number": "205",
      "title": "Hospitality Law",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 Lecture",
      "cid": [
        "HOSP 150"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "The course provides students with the U.S. Legal System's fundamental knowledge to help minimize potential liability and lawsuits in the Hospitality Industry. (Same as CULN 205)",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "PARA 246",
      "subject": "PARA",
      "number": "246",
      "title": "Legal Research and Analysis",
      "units": "4",
      "hours": "72 Lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Principles of legal research, legal analysis, and techniques for the Paralegal to assist an attorney in the delivery of legal services to their client.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/para/#para-246",
          "subject": "PARA"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/para/#para-246",
          "subject": "PARA"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PARA 248",
      "subject": "PARA",
      "number": "248",
      "title": "Advanced Research and Writing",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 Lecture",
      "prerequisite": "Completion with a grade of \"C\" or better or a Passing grade in: PARA 246",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Advanced projects in legal research and writing with an emphasis on legal structure and style. Students must pass Para 246 with a C or better prior to taking Para 248.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/para/#para-248",
          "subject": "PARA"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/para/#para-248",
          "subject": "PARA"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PARA 297",
      "subject": "PARA",
      "number": "297",
      "title": "The Professional Paralegal",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "36 Lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "This is the capstone class to the Paralegal associate degree and certificate. Students will demonstrate their knowledge of ethics, legal principles, and the technical skills necessary for entry level employment as a paralegal. This course is to be taken in the semester of or prior to graduation. This course will include preparation of graduation petitions, professional resumes and a professional portfolio that will include work prepared in PARA 101, PARA 121, PARA 120, PARA 145 and PARA 150. Students will be required to certify they are in the second to last or last semester prior to graduation.",
      "notes": [
        "(Pass/No Pass Only)"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/para/#para-297",
          "subject": "PARA"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/para/#para-297",
          "subject": "PARA"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PARA 299",
      "subject": "PARA",
      "number": "299",
      "title": "Work Experience - Paralegal",
      "units": "1-4",
      "hours": "54-216 Lab",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "This work experience course of supervised employment is designed to assist students to acquire desirable work habits, attitudes and skills in a field related to the students’ major so as to enable them to become productive employees in the paralegal profession. This course also provides students with career awareness for jobs. 54 hours of work equals one unit of course credit. Student repetition is allowed per Title 5, section 55253. Students may earn a maximum of 14 units of credit for work experience",
      "notes": [
        "(Pass/No Pass Only)"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/para/#para-299",
          "subject": "PARA"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 3,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/para/#para-299",
          "subject": "PARA"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PARA 310",
      "subject": "PARA",
      "number": "310",
      "title": "Courtroom & Litigation Technology",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 Lecture",
      "prerequisite": "Student must be admitted to the Paralegal Studies Baccalaureate program.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This class will provide an understanding of the skills, workflows, and techniques necessary to plan and present exhibits at a trial, arbitration, and other hearings using trial presentation tools and strategies. Students will practice assisting attorneys at trial.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/para/#para-310",
          "subject": "PARA"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/para/#para-310",
          "subject": "PARA"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PARA 320",
      "subject": "PARA",
      "number": "320",
      "title": "Advanced Technology in the Law Office",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 Lecture",
      "prerequisite": "Student must be admitted to the Paralegal Studies Baccalaureate program.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "The use of legal and other technology in litigation support, case management applications and discovery will be understood by students in this class. Students will engage in various activities where technology solutions for the law office which are: ethical, reliable, and comport with best practices in the legal industry, are tested and evaluated.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/para/#para-320",
          "subject": "PARA"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/para/#para-320",
          "subject": "PARA"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PARA 321",
      "subject": "PARA",
      "number": "321",
      "title": "Advanced Legal Ethics",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 Lecture",
      "prerequisite": "Student must be admitted to the Paralegal Studies Baccalaureate program.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This course explores the ethical duties of lawyers and paralegals in client representation, focusing on the regulatory role of the State Bar of California. Topics include the supervision of nonlawyer staff, law office procedures for client funds, IOLTA programs, the impact of technology on confidentiality, and ethical considerations in ADR, non-profit, government, and criminal law practices.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/para/#para-321",
          "subject": "PARA"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/para/#para-321",
          "subject": "PARA"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PARA 330",
      "subject": "PARA",
      "number": "330",
      "title": "Legal Project Management",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 Lecture",
      "prerequisite": "Student must be admitted to the Paralegal Studies baccalaureate program.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This course focuses on litigation support roles within the framework of legal project management, emphasizing the implementation of attorney-directed strategies in increasingly complex environments, particularly those involving electronically stored information. Students will explore project management techniques for contracting with outside vendors and professionals, while effectively managing processes among law firms, clients, and vendors in a collaborative manner. Through this class, students will develop the skills necessary to successfully manage legal projects, ensuring alignment with shared goals and efficient workflow.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/para/#para-330",
          "subject": "PARA"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PARA 345",
      "subject": "PARA",
      "number": "345",
      "title": "Advanced Civil Litigation",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 Lecture",
      "prerequisite": "Student must be admitted to the Paralegal Studies Baccalaureate program.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This comprehensive class will cover civil procedure before, during and after trial, civil discovery, attorney fee awards, damages, and appellate practice. Additional topics to be covered will include summary judgments, depositions, expert witnesses, discovery motions, service of process, subpoenas, statutory deadlines, and writs of attachment. Upon completion, paralegal students will have the skills to work under an attorney's supervision to support a thriving litigation practice in California.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/para/#para-345",
          "subject": "PARA"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/para/#para-345",
          "subject": "PARA"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PARA 348",
      "subject": "PARA",
      "number": "348",
      "title": "Advanced Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 Lecture",
      "prerequisite": "Student must be admitted to the Paralegal Studies baccalaureate program.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "In this advanced legal research and writing course, students will explore sophisticated research techniques and strategies utilizing industry-standard electronic databases. Students will engage in substantive legal analysis, applying current law to various factual scenarios through comprehensive writing exercises. The course will emphasize effective strategies for formulating legal research queries, enabling students to conduct thorough and efficient legal research using electronic resources, databases, and technology.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/para/#para-348",
          "subject": "PARA"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/para/#para-348",
          "subject": "PARA"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PARA 350",
      "subject": "PARA",
      "number": "350",
      "title": "Contract Management & Corporate Documents",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "36 Lecture",
      "prerequisite": "Student must be admitted to the Paralegal Studies baccalaureate program.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Discover the role of a paralegal in contract drafting, lifecycle management, and negotiations. Paralegal students will differentiate roles between legal and business interests, compare risk and analyze proposals, and design agreements for attorney review. Students will leave this course having evaluated and utilized the available practice guides for contract drafting, including computer applications.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/para/#para-350",
          "subject": "PARA"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/para/#para-350",
          "subject": "PARA"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PARA 370",
      "subject": "PARA",
      "number": "370",
      "title": "Administrative Law and Regulatory Compliance",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "36 Lecture",
      "prerequisite": "Student must be admitted to the Paralegal Studies baccalaureate program.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Examination of administrative law and regulation, focusing on procedure at both the state and federal levels. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the Administrative Procedure Act governing various agencies, including Security and Exchange Commission, Veterans Affairs, the Social Security Administration (SSA), Workers Compensation, Immigration, Public Utilities, Education, and more. Through the exploration of administrative regulation, creation, and compliance in diverse industries, students will develop the expertise needed to navigate and excel in administrative law practice. Emphasis on the unique role of Paralegals in administrative proceedings.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/para/#para-370",
          "subject": "PARA"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/para/#para-370",
          "subject": "PARA"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PARA 399",
      "subject": "PARA",
      "number": "399",
      "title": "Advanced Work Experience - Paralegal",
      "units": "1-4",
      "hours": "54-216 Lab",
      "prerequisite": "Student must be admitted to the Paralegal Studies baccalaureate program.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This work experience course of supervised employment allows students to gain practical experience, develop knowledge, and apply higher level paralegal skills in a professional setting. Students will develop objectives with instructor and participate in career-related paid or unpaid assignments in private or public agencies or law offices. 54 hours of work equals one unit of course credit. Student repetition is allowed per Title 5, section 55253. Students may earn a maximum of 14 units of credit for work experience.",
      "notes": [
        "(Pass/No Pass Only)"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/para/#para-399",
          "subject": "PARA"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/para/#para-399",
          "subject": "PARA"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PARA 401",
      "subject": "PARA",
      "number": "401",
      "title": "Advanced Law Office Procedure, Transactions, and Forms",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 Lecture",
      "prerequisite": "Student must be admitted to the Paralegal Studies baccalaureate program.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Overview of advanced law office procedures, to include: client intake procedures, appropriate selection and use of judicial council forms (including family law, probate, and unlawful detainer), subpoenas and warrants, consumer notices, HIPAA, settlement and demand letters as well as complex calendar rules. Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of these advanced procedures and their application within a law office.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/para/#para-401",
          "subject": "PARA"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/para/#para-401",
          "subject": "PARA"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PARA 407",
      "subject": "PARA",
      "number": "407",
      "title": "Advanced Criminal Procedure",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 Lecture",
      "prerequisite": "Student must be admitted to the Paralegal Studies baccalaureate program.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This advanced course will allow students to understand the day-to-day practice realities in a criminal law office through the variety of responsibilities a paralegal would undertake in a busy criminal defense or prosecutors' office. Students will demonstrate their understanding of procedures during a criminal prosecution including arrest & booking; charging instruments; arraignments; bail/bond; pre-trial services reports and supervision; discovery; pretrial motions and hearings; plea agreements; trial; sentencing guidelines, post-sentence supervised release, probation, and parole. Students will evaluate in-custody and out-of-custody filings as well as appraising appropriate court communications and mandatory timelines.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/para/#para-407",
          "subject": "PARA"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/para/#para-407",
          "subject": "PARA"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PARA 497",
      "subject": "PARA",
      "number": "497",
      "title": "Advanced Paralegal Capstone",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "36 Lecture",
      "prerequisite": "Student must be admitted to the Paralegal Studies baccalaureate program.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This capstone course is designed to integrate all prior course work with real-world experience and case studies. The course includes preparation of a senior portfolio in which the student demonstrates the application of paralegal skills in a practical setting through writing samples and case analyses, showcasing their competencies in various areas of law. Additionally, the course will provide focused preparation for the NALA certification exam.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "PARA 499",
      "subject": "PARA",
      "number": "499",
      "title": "Advanced Work Experience - CLIRRC",
      "units": "1-4",
      "hours": "54-216 Lab",
      "prerequisite": "Student must be admitted to the Paralegal Studies baccalaureate program.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This work experience course of supervised employment is designed to assist students that are participating in the Community Legal Information Resource and Referral Clinic (CLIRRC) to acquire desirable work habits, attitudes and skills in a field related to the students’ major to enable them to become productive employees. This course also provides students with career awareness for jobs. 54 hours of work equals one unit of course credit. Student repetition is allowed per Title 5, section 55253. Students may earn a maximum of 14 units of credit for work experience.",
      "notes": [
        "(Pass/No Pass Only)"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/para/#para-499",
          "subject": "PARA"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/para/#para-499",
          "subject": "PARA"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}