California § 6402.1 - To be eligible to apply for registration under this chapter as a legal document a
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§ 6402.1. To be eligible to apply for registration under this chapter as a legal document a
To be eligible to apply for registration under this chapter as a legal document assistant, the applicant shall possess at least one of the following: (a) A high school diploma or general equivalency diploma, and either a minimum of two years of law-related experience under the supervision of a licensed attorney, or a minimum of two years experience, prior to January 1, 1999, providing self-help service. (b) A baccalaureate degree in any field and either a minimum of one year of law-related experience under the supervision of a licensed attorney, or a minimum of one year of experience, prior to January 1, 1999, providing self-help service. (c) A certificate of completion from a paralegal program that is institutionally accredited but not approved by the American Bar Association, that requires successful completion of a minimum of 24 semester units, or the equivalent, in legal specialization courses. (d) A certificate of completion from a paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 6402.1
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 6402.1 cover?
Section 6402.1 ("To be eligible to apply for registration under this chapter as a legal document a") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 6402.1?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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