INFORMATION
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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
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.
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.
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.


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

  • Certified copies of transcripts from all colleges attended, and/or CLEP scores.

  • One page outlining the applicant's career goals

  • 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


G
RADUATION 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:

  • Received credit for the prescribed courses and completed a minimum of 84 units;

  • Obtained a cumulative G.P.A. of at least 2.00;

  • Attended a minimum of 80% of all classes;

  • Attended classes for a minimum of 270 hours during each 12-month period the students were enrolled at UNC;

  • Fulfilled all financial obligations to UNC.

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Download handbook (pdf file, 260KB)


P
ARALEGAL 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.
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

Other Charges


$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  

*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)