Section 6402.1 - [Effective until 1/1/2030] Eligibility to apply for registrationTo 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.Ca. Bus. and Prof'l. Code § 6402.1
Added by Stats 2002 ch 1018 (AB 1698),s 2, eff. 1/1/2003.