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Legal Assisting

Department Chair:	Christine Thiltgen, R.N., J.D.
Email:	ThiltgC@arc.losrios.edu
Area:	Behavioral & Social Sciences
Dean:	Carol Pottorff
Phone:	(916) 484-8619

Academic Pathways to Becoming a LEGAL ASSISTANT*

Associate of Arts in Legal Assisting Degree
- 30 units of General Education plus 30 units of Legal Assisting courses
Legal Assisting Certificate (for those already in possession of an AA or higher from a regionally accredited institution)
- 30 units of Legal Assisting courses

American River College's Legal Assisting AA degree and the Legal Assisting Certificate prepare successful graduates for entry-level positions as legal assistants in full compliance with California law.

*California Business & Professions Code sections 6450 et seq. defines "legal assistant" and "paralegal" as synonyms. Legal assistants do not give legal advice, only licensed attorneys may give legal advice.