Welcome to the
Law Department's Web Page
Thank you for visiting our web site. We are very excited to offer you an outstanding Paralegal Program that is approved by the American Bar Association. We have an excellent staff of instructors who will prepare you for the legal field.
Please contact our office for any further information that you may need as we have more than 50 legal locations that need your services. Our offices are located in the Business Education Building.
You may contact the Law Department Chair and Paralegal Program Director, Dr. Mary Pribble, at (562) 860-2451 ext. 2710 or at mpribble@cerritos.edu. You may also contact the Paralegal Assistant at (562) 860-2451 ext. 2703, or at mzepeda@cerritos.edu.
“Paralegal” means a person who holds himself or herself out to be a paralegal, who is qualified by education, training, or work experience, who either contracts with or is employed by an attorney, law firm, corporation, government agency, or other entity, and who performs substantial legal work under the direction and supervision of an active member of the State Bar of California. A paralegal shall not provide legal advice or engage in conduct that constitutes the unauthorized practice of law. (Business & Professions Code Section 6450)
THIS PROGRAM IS APPROVED BY THE AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION
Upon Completion of this Program You May Qualify for the following:
Certificate of Achievement
or
Associate of Arts Degree in Paralegal
The Legal Minor does not prepare students for a career as a Paralegal. The Legal Minor is not approved by the American Bar Association.