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University
of Northern California
Lorenzo Patiņo School Of Law
1012 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
REGISTRATION
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Law
Program
Paralegal
Program
LAW
PROGRAM
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The following tuition and fees are calculated for a typical semester and are due upon registration prior to each semester.
Class
Schedule
TUITION
AND FEES (per semester)
| Tuition
(nine units) |
$2,160.00* |
| Administrative/Library
Fee |
$100.00 |
| Student
Activity Fee |
$50.00 |
| Registration
Fee |
$100.00 |
| Equipment/Technology
Fee |
$50.00 |
| Semester
Total |
$2,460.00 |
| Lexis Nexis Fee
(Fall Only) |
$50.00 |
| (No-interest,
monthly installment plans available. Contact Registrar.) |
ADDITIONAL
FEES
| Audit
Fees |
(Registration + Units) |
|
Application Fee |
$100.00 |
| Transfer Student
Fee |
$100.00 |
| Late Registration (for continuing students)
|
$50.00 |
| Deferred Payment
Plan |
$50.00 |
| Late
Payment Fee |
$20.00 |
| Change of
Program |
$25.00 |
| Makeup
Examination |
$75.00 |
| Re-read of
Examination |
$25.00 |
|
Graduation Fee |
$500.00 |
| Transcripts
(each) |
$10.00 |
| Returned Check
Fee |
$25.00 |
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Fees and tuition are subject to change without notice. Payments can be made by check, credit card or money order. Books and materials are not included in the fee schedule.
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Cost of Books
Students may purchase books at outside bookstores. Approximate costs are $300 to $500 per school term. Used books are sometimes available through the school or outside bookstores at reduced prices.
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Deferred Payment Plan
In addition to keeping tuition and fees reasonable, UNC offers a deferred payment plan for a $50 interest-free fee, semester charge. Students with approved credit may arrange monthly, installment payments over the course of the current semester. Students who become delinquent in their accounts may be prohibited from attending class, taking examinations, enrolling in additional classes, receiving transcripts or grades, and/or graduating. Deferment privileges may be revoked if a student establishes a pattern of late payments or has more than one returned check. A student may be required to pay by credit card or money order if a check is dishonored. Deferred payment is a privilege, not a right.
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ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS
To be admitted as a regular student, applicants must have successfully completed a minimum of 60 transferable semester units (or 90 quarter units) at a recognized college or university. Applicants must have a grade point average acceptable for graduation. Ninety percent of the credit presented for admission must be in academic courses.
All applicants are required to take the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) either prior to being enrolled or within one year after enrollment in the Juris Doctor program.
Applicants who do not meet the admission standards for regular-student status are required to furnish proof of passage of at least three out of five parts of the College Level Equivalency Program (CLEP). One of the parts must be the English Composition Test. All applicants will be scheduled for personal interviews with one of the Deans or with the Registrar.
Title 4 Admissions and Educational Standards
(pdf file, 24KB)
APPLICATION
PROCEDURE
Applications
will receive consideration when all of the following have
been received by the Admissions Office.
-
Completed
application form
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Certified
copies of transcripts from all colleges attended, and/or
CLEP scores.
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One
page outlining the applicant's career goals
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A
$100.00 non-refundable application fee.
Applicants
who have been accepted for admission will receive a letter
of acceptance from the Registrar.
Application
(pdf file, 180KB)
PROGRAM
OF STUDY
UNC's
curriculum consists of required and elective courses. Required
courses include all courses recommended by the Committee of
Bar Examiners.
Each
class usually meets one night a week from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30
p.m. First-year students attend four nights a week during
the Fall Semester and three nights a week during the Spring
Semester. Second-, third-, and fourth- year students attend
three nights a week during the Fall and the Spring semesters.
All students usually attend two nights a week during the Summer
session.
The
four-year program is as follows:
First
Year
| Contracts |
6
Units |
| Torts |
6
Units |
| Criminal
Law |
4
Units |
| Legal
Writing |
4
Units |
| Elective |
2
Units |
|
Second
Year
| Civil
Procedure |
6
Units |
| Evidence |
6
Units |
| Real
Property |
6
Units |
|
Third
Year
| Business
Associations |
6
Units |
| Constitutional
Law |
6
Units |
| Wills/Trusts |
6
Units |
| Community
Property |
2
Units |
| Moot
Court |
2
Units |
|
Fourth
Year
| Remedies |
6
Units |
| Administrative
Law |
3
Units |
| Trial
Advocacy |
3
Units |
| Criminal
Procedure |
3
Units |
| Elective |
6
Units |
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GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS
A
total of 84 units is required for graduation. A Juris Doctor
is awarded to those students who have satisfactorily fulfulled
the following requirements:
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Received
credit for the prescribed courses and completed a minimum
of 84 units;
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Obtained
a cumulative G.P.A. of at least 2.00;
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Attended
a minimum of 80% of all classes;
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Attended
classes for a minimum of 270 hours during each 12-month
period the students were enrolled at UNC;
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Fulfilled
all financial obligations to UNC.
STUDENT
HANDBOOK
Download
handbook (pdf file, 260KB)
PARALEGAL
PROGRAM
The University
Of Northern California, Lorenzo Patiņo School of Law’s
Paralegal Program was established to provide affordable, vocational
training for those students seeking entry into the legal field
as legal assistants, and to meet the demand for qualified,
legal personnel who are able to effectively assist within
the governmental, corporate, and legal communities.
Our courses
of study concentrate on the practical aspects of the legal
system and of the law office. The administrative staff and
the instructors comprise a supportive unit, which is readily
available for counsel or assistance to any student.
Small
classes (approximately 15 to 25 students) allow more personal
interaction between students and instructors. Classroom instruction
is conducted in an atmosphere of actual, hands-on-day-to-day
law office procedures. The instructors are attorneys and paralegals
working in the field daily.
The UNC
curriculum follows the guidelines of the American Bar Association,
which recommends the collegiate training of attorney assistants.
Our program consists of 12 subjects totaling 300 hours of
instruction, the equivalent of 24
semester units.
The
Paralegal Program is approved by the California State Department
of Education’s Council for Private Postsecondary and
Vocational Education and is authorized to grant certificates
upon completion of the entire program. (Paralegal units are
not transferable to the law school program.)
Class
Schedule
COST
OF THE PROGRAM
| Registration Fee |
$100.00 |
School may retain up to $100.00 if the Agreement is not canceled before midnight of the fifth business day following the first class attended; NON-REFUNDABLE AFTER CANCELLATION PERIOD. |
| Library/Admin Fee |
$100.00 |
Assessment for use of the School Library. THIS IS A REFUNDABLE FEE. Fee Prorated upon withdrawal. Refer to refund provisions on page two of this agreement. |
| Student Activity Fee |
$50.00 |
Fees assessed to be used in connection with student activities other than regular classes. Fee THIS IS A REFUNDABLE FEE. Prorated upon withdrawal. Refer to refund provisions on the back of this Agreement. |
| Tution |
$3,700.00 |
THIS A REFUNDABLE FEE. Prorated upon course withdrawal. Refer to refund provisions on page two of this Agreement.
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| Equipment |
$325.00 |
Includes all books, supplies, materials, implements, tools, machinery, computers, electronic devices, or any other goods related to the instruction offered in this Agreement. The total amount charged for each item of equipment is stated below: THIS IS A REFUNDABLE FEE. Itemized equipment: SEE ATTACHED
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Other Charges
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$100.00
$50.00
$100.00
$50.00 |
GRADUATION FEE (REFUNDABLE)
ON-LINE ACCESS FEE (NON-REFUNDABLE AFTER
CANCELLATION PERIOD)
APPLICATION FEE (NON-REFUNDABLE)
DEFERRED PAYMENT PLAN FEE |
| Total Charges |
$4,575.00 |
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*Students may pay their tuition on a Deferred Payment
Schedule,
INTEREST-FREE. After making a down payment upon registration,
the balance is due in twelve equal payments. |
ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS & PROCEDURES
Applicants to the program must be high school
graduates or must have completed its equivalent. While some
general education college courses are recommended, no college
work is required for admittance. Applicants should be aware
that paralegals are often expected to have general clerical
skills. Some employers will require at least some typing skills
and/or computer skills in addition to the law curriculum.
An application for admission should be submitted
to the school Registrar either in person or by mail, accompanied
by a check for $100.00 (non-refundable application fee). Also
include a brief one page writing sample on your career goals.
You must also take an aptitude exam before beginning class.
In addition, a copy of your High School Diploma Or G.E.D.
passing score must be sent directly to our admissions office.
An integral
part of success at UNC is attendance. Regular, punctual attendance
is essential and students are expected to remain in class
for the entire scheduled class period. Absences and tardiness
are recorded. To earn full credit, students are required to
attend at least 80% of all scheduled classes for each course.
Application
(pdf file, 180KB)
GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS
The University
of Northern California confers a CERTIFICATE with the title
of “Paralegal/Legal Assistant” to those students
who have satisfactorily fulfilled the following requirements:
1. Received credit for the prescribed courses and have completed
a minimum of 20 units.
2. Obtained a cumulative GPA of at
least 2.00
3. Fulfilled the Program’s Attendance Requirements
4. Fulfilled the Financial Obligations to the program.
STUDENT
HANDBOOK
Download
handbook (pdf file, 260KB)
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