College of the Canyons Paralegal Dept.

02/02/2026

Calling all paralegals! College of the Canyons is once again offering its FREE Certified Paralegal (CP®) Exam Test Prep courses for California residents, or $75 per course fee for non-California residents. Classes begin mid-February. Space is limited. Click the link to learn more or reach out to Lori Young at [email protected].

This certificate is designed to prepare students and paralegals for the NALA Certified Paralegal Exam: Knowledge section and Skills section. The use of the Certified Paralegal (CP) credential signifies that a paralegal can provide superior services to firms and corporations. The CP credential has be...

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from the Paralegal Studies Department. Here's to a year filled with growth, learning, new opportunities, and continued success!

10/19/2025

We had an amazing time representing College of the Canyons at the Los Angeles Paralegal Association’s 49th Annual October Conference! It was wonderful meeting so many passionate paralegals and students, sharing information about our ABA-approved Paralegal Studies Program, Pathway to Law School, and Certified Paralegal Exam Prep Courses.

08/06/2025

Celebrating all paralegals on National Paralegal Day, August 6th.

August 6, 2025 is National Paralegal Day.

06/20/2025

Great opportunity! Register for a complimentary CLE Webinar: AI and the Legal Industry, Monday, June 30, 2025, 1:00 pm ET, 120 minutes, exploring ethical challenges, how AI can expose sensitive information, and strategies to maintain compliance while leveraging AI's potential.

This CLE webinar will guide counsel on navigating the challenges when using AI in the practice of law. The panel will address ethical issues and privacy and security considerations. The panel will also offer best practice...

05/18/2025

Celebrating our amazing paralegal students as they complete the ABA-approved Paralegal Studies program! Honoring our LEX Society members, and giving a big-shout out to the new Certified Paralegals (CP). We can't wait to see the amazing things they'll do next. Congratulations!
- The Paralegal Association

05/15/2025

Congratulations to the College of the Canyons inductees to Lambda Epsilon Chi - LEX - the national paralegal honor society & to Program Director Lori Young, MPS. These scholars personify LEX pillars of scholarship, leadership, and integrity.

05/12/2025

The difference between a paralegal and an exceptional paralegal isn't just competence—it's the bold initiative to anticipate needs, master hidden firm dynamics, and transform challenges into opportunities that showcase your indispensable value. Join this webinar with attorney Joe Stephens to get a...

03/26/2025

Register now to attend LAPA's event on April 7, 2025, at 12:00 noon, via Zoom, and earn 1 hour of CLE in Ethics.
Topic: Future Proofing the Paralegal Profession: Navigating AI, Ethics, and Emerging Workflows. Los Angeles Paralegal Association

association for paralegals

03/23/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Discover Day to explore the exciting opportunities in Paralegal Studies and Pathway to Law School. It was an incredible day!

02/13/2025

Calling all paralegals! Advance your career! Become a Certified Paralegal (CP). Classes start soon. FREE Certified Paralegal test prep courses for California residents and a nominal fee for non-California residents. Listen to the Paralegal Voice, Passing the NALA CP Exam, Help is Here!
https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/
https://www.canyons.edu/academics/schools/ppl/paralegal.php

The Paralegal Voice covers the latest issues and trends in the world of paralegals and legal assistants. The show invites leading paralegals and legal professionals to discuss a range of topics from career tips and tactics to writing skills and hiring trends.

01/13/2025

What kind of trends could be shaping the paralegal profession for the upcoming year? Get these top paralegal trends for 2025 success.