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PARALEGAL MCLE REQUIREMENTS AMENDED
California Assembly Bill 2303 was signed by the Governor and became effective on
January 1, 2007. AB 2303 is an omnibus bill containing the amendment to Business
& Professions Code Section 6450(d) to correct the staggered compliance periods
set forth in the Code. The amended section reads:
"6450 (d). Every two years, commencing January 1, 2007, any person that is
working
as a paralegal shall be required to certify completion of four hours of
mandatory
continuing legal education in legal ethics and four hours of mandatory
continuing legal
education in either general law or in an area of specialized law. All continuing
legal
education courses shall meet the requirements of Section 6070. Certification of
these continuing education requirements shall be made with the paralegal's
supervising attorney. The paralegal shall be responsible for keeping a record of
the paralegal's certifications."
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BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE §§6450-6456
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