IVC was selected to participate in this statewide initiative created to establish a pipeline of diverse students so that the legal profession reflects the diverse population of California. The initiative is a collaboration between the California Community Colleges and the State Bar of California through California LAW, a nonprofit organization.
IVC is #1 in transfer in Orange County to the UC system and has the #1 transfer rate in California. IVC has an American Bar Association (ABA) approved Paralegal Studies program and an Administration of Justice program accredited by the California State Commission of Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.)
Interested students will be asked to apply to be part of the pathway. There are 7 required courses for any student interested in participating in the Pathway to Law School. These courses are designed to support skills needed for success in law. AP classes may satisfy this requirement.
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| Law and Society |
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| English Composition |
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| Critical Thinking |
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| Argumentation and Debate |
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| Statistics |
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| US History |
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| Introduction to American Government |
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| Optional |
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Paralegal Department