Extended Education and International Programs

Professional Development and CEUs

Paralegal and Legal Studies

In partnership with the Center for Legal Studies (CLS by BARBRI), our Professional Development program offers a variety of online and text-based certificate courses to help you advance your career in the legal field.

What is the Center for Legal Studies?

The Center for Legal Studies (CLS by BARBRI) is a legal education company focused on providing students the most affordable and effective legal education possible. They deliver curriculum to students in online, DVD, and text-only formats to provide students with the flexibility necessary to achieve their academic goals while continuing with their everyday lives. The Paralegal Certificate Course© and Advanced Paralegal Course are available in a variety of formats to suit your schedule.

Note: The following course links will redirect you to CSUMB pages on legalstudies.com for more information and registration.

Upon successful completion of the non-credit paralegal and legal course requirements, students will receive a certificate of completion.

Legal Studies

Paralegal courses

Completing both the Core and Advanced Requirements of the Paralegal Certificate Program provides comprehensive training, equipping graduates with the skills needed to thrive in the rapidly growing paralegal profession. Together, these courses are designed to meet the requirements of the California Business and Professional Code §6450, legislation that took effect in California on January 1, 2001.

Note: California paralegals may need to complete Advanced Paralegal coursework to comply with California Business and Professional Code §6450.

Legal courses