Paralegal Career Success

Learn the practical skills and experiences that are critical to be an excellent paralegal. The course will center on launching a successful job search campaign. Best practices in career development and job search strategies will be covered, including resume preparation, self-marketing principles, networking, interviewing skills and career enhancement resources. Topics will also include principles of law firm profitability and the paralegal's role in the profit formula, and current licensing and ethical issues. Instruction includes interviewing and interpersonal skills.

Note: Class enrollment is limited to students who are officially enrolled in the Paralegal Certificate Program. No visitors permitted.

Course Number: LAW-40071
Credit: 1.00 unit(s)
Related Certificate Programs: Paralegal Studies (ABA Approved)

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10/7/2024 - 12/9/2024

$325

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• SECTION ID:

  185008

• CLASS TYPE:

  Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published times (time/date).

• INSTRUCTOR:
  

  Carr, Christopher

  Chris Carr is the Career Services Manager for Business and Legal Programs with UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies. After graduating from UC Berkeley and earning his master’s degree from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University, Chris returned to his hometown of San Diego and has spent over a decade working with college-level, adult, and continuing education students to advance in their careers, prepare for and transition into new roles, and unlock their full professional potential.   The building blocks of a successful job search include a solid resume and cover letter, and a clean social media presence. But Chris also believes in using these elements to tell powerful stories that connect with your audience. Whethe...Read More

• TEXTBOOKS:

  No textbook required.

• POLICIES:

  No refunds after: 10/9/2024.
  

• NOTE:

  Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published dates and times (PST). Attendance is required for all meetings. You will have access to your online course on the published start date. To login to your course, go to your MyExtension account, select My Courses, select this course and then click the link that appears under Online Provider.

DATE	DAY	START	END	LOCATION
10/7/2024	Mon	6:00 p.m.	9:00 p.m.
11/18/2024	Mon	6:00 p.m.	9:00 p.m.
12/9/2024	Mon	6:00 p.m.	9:00 p.m.