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Complete the application form and pay the nonrefundable $60 application fee online. The Chrome browser seems to work best for paying the fee. You do not need to create a PayPal account to pay the application fee. Cohorts may fill up before the application deadline. If you are applying within two weeks of the deadline, please contact the program office to ensure the cohort for your desired program option is not full. The application fee is nonrefundable; please contact us with any questions you have before submitting your application. If you are located outside of California (or San Diego County), be sure to read the note at the bottom of this webpage.

A minimum of 200 words presenting your reasons for wanting to become a paralegal (uploaded with your application form).

Include details of current and past work experience and education (uploaded with your application form).

Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended post high school must be sent directly to the Program Office via mail or electronic submission. If you completed any of your education outside of the United States (other than a study abroad program completed through your college or university), you must submit an official international transcript evaluation (also called a foreign credential evaluation) as part of your application. Please note that the evaluation must be a course-by-course evaluation conducted by a NACES member.

Transcripts must be official and sent directly from the institution or a third party transcript platform like Parchment (or NACES member, if applicable). Electronic versions are accepted (and preferred) and should be sent to paralegal@sandiego.edu. If you order through Parchment, the Paralegal Program will not appear in the school search. You will need to either select "Enter Your Own" or send to an individual and enter paralegal@sandiego.edu. If your transcripts are sent to another office at USD, such as undergraduate, graduate or law admissions, please email paralegal@sandiego.edu for assistance in locating your order. If electronic transcripts are not available, have them mailed to the address below.

Recommenders may write a traditional letter or complete the Paralegal Recommendation Form. Recommendations must be signed, dated and specific to the USD Paralegal Program. Personal/family recommendations are welcome but do not substitute for the above. Please have the recommender email their letter/form to paralegal@sandiego.edu. Do not upload with your application.

Requirements are detailed under the admissions requirements information on the Day Program or Evening Program page, as applicable. Official score report required.