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Individual Registration – Legal Document Assistant
Santa Cruz County
You must qualify under sections 1, 2, 3, OR 4 and submit required documentation
B. Education and Experience
1. Paralegal Program/ABA School
I have earned a certificate from a paralegal program that is approved by the
American Bar Association. (Attach copy of certificate of completion.)
2. Paralegal Program/Non-ABA School
I have earned a certificate of completion from a paralegal program that is institutionally
accredited but that is not approved by the American Bar Association. (Attach copy of
certificate of completion.)
and
I successfully completed a minimum of 24 semesters units (or the equivalent) in legal
specialization courses. (Attach copy of transcript.)
Number of semester units (or the equivalent):____________
3. College or University
I have a Bachelor’s Degree in ________________________. (Attach copy of Diploma.)
(Name of Major)
and
I have completed at least one year of law-related experience working under the
supervision of a licensed attorney. (Attach original statement on the attorney’s
letterhead signed by the attorney describing the scope and dates of your experience.)
or
I completed at least one year of experience providing self-help service as defined by
Business & Professions Code § 6400 (d) before January 1, 1999. (Attach original
statement describing the scope and dates of your experience.)
4. High School or General Equivalency Diploma
I have a high school diploma. (Attach copy of diploma.)
or
I have a general equivalency diploma. (Attach copy of diploma.)
and
I have completed at least two years of law-related experience working under the
supervision of a licensed attorney. (Attach original statement on the attorney’s letterhead,
signed by the attorney, describing the scope and dates of your experience.)
or
I completed at least two years of experience providing self-help service as defined
by Business & Professions Code § 6400 (d) before January 1, 1999 (Attach original
statement describing the scope and dates of your experience.)