(WINTER 2010)

A required course in the Paralegal Certificate Program.
Expand your knowledge of legal ethics, legal research and writing, investigation and discovery techniques, and law office administration using the case method. Prepare documents and develop basic legal research skills. Gain in-depth insight into the fundamentals of the occupation as you consider a career as a paralegal.

Dennis Nakata, B.S., received his Legal Assistant Certificate from UC Irvine, Extension. He has been a paralegal for over 5 years, and has gained experience in the fields of Public Law, and Intellectual Property. Through his work experience, Dennis has worked on cases of all sizes in both the federal and state court systems. In addition, Dennis has been active with the Orange County Paralegal Association, California Alliance of Paralegal Associations, and the Orange County Docketing Association. With the Orange County Paralegal Association, he assisted in establishing a section group specifically designed to provide students with practical experience to supplement their paralegal educations.