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Project Connect Networking Mixer

Get ready to upscale your networking game at the Project Connect Networking Mixer! We're pumped to have you join us for an unforgettable event packed with inspiration, connections, good vibes, and of course, great food!

Purpose of Joining: At the Project Connect Networking Mixer, you'll have the chance to supercharge your networking skills and connect with like-minded professionals and aspiring talents.Get the inside scoop!

Presenters: We're bringing together top-notch industry experts who are ready to drop knowledge bombs and share their experiences with you. Get ready to learn from the best!

Location: César Chávez Student Center, Rosas A-C in the Lower Conference Level

Agenda

1 - 2 p.m.: Panel Discussion
2 p.m. - 3 p.m.: Workshops (20 minute each)
3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Networking & Food

Paralegal Studies Virtual Information Session - Spring 2024

Attend the Paralegal Studies virtual information session and find out how our ABA-approved, 100% online program will prepare you for a career in legal services. You will learn about our comprehensive curriculum, faculty of legal experts and certificate requirements.

Additional topics include:

ABA Family Law Paralegal E-Learning Symposium

The ABA's Family Law Paralegal E-Learning Symposium is back. This full-day virtual seminar is a unique offering for family law paralegals and support staff. The program is focused on elevating practical paralegal skills — you do not want to miss it!

Highlights:

  • Session 1: Hot Tips for the Family Law Paralegal
  • Session 2: Discovery: Techniques and Tools for Paralegals
  • Session 3: Understanding and Organizing the Marital & Nonmarital Estates
  • Session 4: Everyday Ethics for Paralegals

The content of this program has been certified for NALA continuing legal education accreditation hours (2.5 Substantive, 1.0 Non-Substantive, and 1.0 Legal ethics). The content of this program does not meet the requirements for attorney continuing legal education (CLE) accreditation.

    ABA Membership

    Membership in the ABA is free for paralegal students. Visit the Membership page and complete these steps (PDF) to join.

    Registration Fees

    • Family Law Section Member: $235
    • ABA Member: $265
    • Non-Member Registration: $295

    Registration is now open!

    Paralegal Studies: Apply for Summer 2024 by May 7

    Start in Summer: Apply by May 7

    Take the first step toward a rewarding career in the legal field, and apply to our ABA-approved program. Paralegal Studies offers an excellent legal faculty, rigorous curriculum and a vast professional network to prepare you for a successful career as a paralegal. All Paralegal Studies classes are taught online in the synchronous modality. You can begin your legal career in just one year.

    Eligibility

    To be admitted to the program, students are required to have a minimum of 60 semester or 90 quarter units of prior academic course credit. If you hold a baccalaureate degree, you're automatically eligible for admission.

    Apply

    Don't miss your chance to apply for summer 2024. The deadline to apply is May 7.

    Paralegal Studies Virtual Information Session - Fall 2023

    Attend the Paralegal Studies virtual information session and find out how our ABA-approved, 100% online program will prepare you for a career in legal services. You will learn about our comprehensive curriculum, faculty of legal experts and certificate requirements.

    Additional topics include:

    Paralegal Studies - SFLPA Brown Bag Webinar - August 2023

    Workshop for Paralegal Studies Students
    Real Estate Law 101 

    Presented by: Paul P. DeAngelis, Law Office of Paul P. DeAngelis

    Paul P. DeAngelis runs his own firm in San Francisco and concentrates on real estate matters. Since 2018, he has taught five different courses at SF State’s Paralegal Studies program, most often PLS 305 (Investigation, Discovery & Trial Prep), PLS 310 (Legal Ethics & Communication Skills), and PLS 410 (Real Estate Law). In 1996, Paul graduated with honors from Boston University School of Law. Since 1998, he has practiced law in San Francisco at litigation firms prior to starting his firm in 2015. Paul has worked closely with paralegals on litigation and trial teams. Paul swims in the San Francisco Bay as a member of the South End Rowing Club and received its Volunteer of the Year Award in 2022.

    MCLE

    San Francisco Legal Professionals Association is an accredited MCLE Provider through Legal Professionals, Incorporated, an approved provider. SFLPA certifies that this seminar has been approved for one minimum continuing education credit in the amount of 1.0 hour by the State Bar of California.

    Document Readers are required to view documents.