Center for Legal Studies

Enroll in the Paralegal Studies Program at Skyline College for a rewarding and highly supportive academic experience that will help you develop the skills you need to excel as a legal professional. We offer a Certificate of Achievement which provides a head start on the road to employment and an Associate Degree for a clear path for transfer to a four-year institution.

Skyline College’s Legal Clinic provides access to legal information students, faculty, staff and the local community. If you have a legal question, we can help you find the answer!

For appointments or information, please call us at 650-738-7035.

Meet the Staff

Maria Segarra Gaudio is a staff attorney at API Legal Outreach, representing survivors of domestic violence and other crimes in obtaining protective orders and immigration relief. Her past legal work includes defending San Francisco residents in unlawful detainer (eviction) actions and defending youth in expulsion hearings. Originally from the Philippines, she came to the Bay Area in 2002 and has remained here since. She earned an associate's degree at Skyline College, a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from UC Santa Cruz and a law degree from UC Berkeley School of Law.

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The Legal Careers Career Advancement Academy (CAA) Program provides a challenging academic experience in a highly supportive environment. The program combines English, Counseling, and Paralegal courses to prepare students for work as legal professionals and for transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to demonstrate highly sought after legal knowledge and skills.

Skyline College’s Paralegal Internship Program provides students the opportunity to build professional connections, develop professional competence, and gain the professional experience needed to qualify for positions in the legal field.

Interested in attending law school? Skyline College can help. Check out our law school preparation checklist below and begin your journey from a two-year institution to a four-year institution to law school.

The strategy for getting into law school is to study hard, plan ahead, and keep your GPA up. In addition to working hard, do the following while you are at Skyline College:

• Meet with a Counselor and develop a Student Education Plan
• Make an appointment at the Transfer Center to confirm that you are on track to transfer
• Research the LSAT and the Law School Admissions Process