Legal Studies Department
Contact Us
Kristen Robinson, esq
Department Co-Chair (A-107)
Robinson_Kristen@sac.edu
(714) 564-6750
Kim Smith
Department Co-Chair (A-107)
Smith_Kim@sac.edu
(714) 564-6750
Welcome to the Legal Studies Department!
Please explore our course offerings, certificates, and degree options. Our faculty are always happy to answer any questions you may have. We are looking forward to seeing you in class!
The Legal Studies Department offers a tremendous variety of pathways for students to prepare for careers in the legal field. As an ABA approved paralegal program, students have the opportunity to study and learn in a program which only a select minority of paralegal education programs achieve. The SAC Legal Studies Department faculty look forward to helping you achieve your educational goals!
Apply for the Paralegal Studies Bachelor of Arts Program
Earn a Bachelor degree at Santa Ana College and embark on a career working for a lawyer, law firm, or government office as a paralegal!
Explore this American Bar Association-approved program here!
Accreditation Information
The Paralegal Program, an American Bar Association (ABA) approved program, is designed to prepare students to work as an assistant to a licensed attorney in a law firm, governmental agency, or corporation as defined by section 6450 of the California Business and Professions Code. A paralegal will have knowledge on legal matters and will perform many of the same tasks performed by attorneys, such as researching cases and interviewing witnesses. A paralegal must work under a licensed attorney and cannot provide legal services on their own.
Paralegal A.A.
Earn an associates degree or certificate of achievement in the Paralegal Program to get started on a career path to becoming a Paralegal.
Learn More about the Paralegal Associate Degree
Paralegal Certificate
Accreditation Information
The Paralegal Program, an American Bar Association (ABA) approved program, is designed to prepare students to work as an assistant to a licensed attorney in a law firm, governmental agency, or corporation as defined by section 6450 of the California Business and Professions Code. A paralegal will have knowledge on legal matters and will perform many of the same tasks performed by attorneys, such as researching cases and interviewing witnesses. A paralegal must work under a licensed attorney and cannot provide legal services on their own.
Law, Public Policy & Society
This Associate in Arts in Law, Public Policy and Society for Transfer Degree (AA-T) prepares students to transfer to a four-year institution leading to a baccalaureate degree in a variety of majors
Pathway to Law
Santa Ana College is the first Orange County Community College chosen to participate in the Pathway to Law School Program, which focuses on providing community college students with an appropriate transition into law school.
Legal Interpreting
The Certificate of Achievement for Legal Office Interpreting is designed to prepare the student for employment in a legal setting, interpreting Spanish/Vietnamese to English and English to Spanish/Vietnamese.
Legal Office Technician
This certificate program will prepare the student with technical office skills necessary for employment in a law office as an assistant to attorneys and paralegals.