10 Best Paralegal Programs In San Francisco, CA (2022 Updated)

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Modern, new, and clean. Great biotechnology facilities and faculty are from industry – no boring Ph.D. lectures. Wide variety of courses offered. Great price for great education.Δ

I waited at the reference desk for 20 minutes while two librarians tried to figure out how to cancel a group study room booking. It shouldn't be that difficult but I had to eventually walk away before I wasted another 20 minutes of my time. Students should be able to cancel their own booking. We also shouldn't be directed to a resource desk if they don't know how to help. I understand that the school has been remote for the past few years due to COVID but school has been back in session for a few weeks and study rooms are an integral part of the library. I also don't appreciate the attitude I received when I voiced frustration a SINGLE time to the librarian. Aside from my personal experience, every single chair and table is dirty, etched into, stained, or scratched. The cubicles lining the walls are sad and honestly remind me of a detention center. There's empty shelf after empty shelf. Many of the blinds are broken or just not there at all, which is terrible in summer to try to sit in the direct sun with no fans or air conditioning. There are a few fans scattered throughout the library but good luck getting one. I'll add a few photos later to give you a picture of what CCSF students have to work with when trying to enrich their lives.Jessica Sands

Librarians are always wonderful and resourceful, great books and resources, and as an engineering student, I would not survive without the LAC. My only complaint is it gets SO HOT inside the library as there is no climate control or option to open the windows for a cross breeze (the only windows that open are on one side of the building). Often times, I am forced to relocate to SFPL or another library because it is so unbearably hot that I cannot focus. Makes me feel bad for the librarians who have to work in the heat all day.Victoria Wagner

CCSF library i have enjoyed spending many hours and days in study here. I used the language lab. I sought out tutoring in physics and mathematics and French foreign language for extra credit. I found a great book here 'Ordinary Differential Equations' 1st Edition by Stephen Goode. I used this version just before the day before finals and understood the material much more. I tried to get more out of the resources for computer programming.Kelly Moy

I completed my doctorate at GGU and it was an incredibly rewarding experience. I was first drawn to the program because it was the only fully-accredited doctorate in finance in the Bay Area that could be pursued part-time by someone who also had a career. The experience proved to be so much more than that, however.. The full-time faculty who run the program are passionate about what they do, offering students the opportunity to engage in significant personal growth and deep learning. The faculty are also well suited to GGU's mission, combining, as they do, first class academic credentials with significant leadership experience in the "real world." There are two distinct phases to doctoral study and GGU's program delivers the best of both. The first phase is focused on core doctoral seminars that provide the tools and conceptual framework for understanding and conducting formal research. It was here that I came to fully appreciate the nature of the academic enterprise and begin to master the tools and techniques for its pursuit. The second phase involves the development of a research question that will result (if you're sufficiently diligent) in the production of a formal dissertation. This is the apprenticeship phase, where you work closely with your dissertation committee and, most especially, your chair. My own committee chair, Paul Fouts, was at once both guide and mentor, sending me back again-and-again to reexamine my sources, rewrite my proposals, and revisit the evidence. Each time, my dissertation got better. In the end, I was able to produce work that I believe will have a real impact on my profession. The doctoral program is probably the smallest part of what GGU does, but it represents the best of the University's mission and values. Beyond that, I can heartily recommend GGU to anyone who seeks to improve their skills and advance their career through any any of the University's many degree and certificate programs.Dave Yeske

My time here was slightly disappointed. First, the school's credentials aren't as well recognized compared to the other schools in the area, so many students have a hard time getting a job compared to students from other schools. Second, the school says they offer help to get students job, but all they do is review your resume and have you go out and find your own opportunities. Third, the counselors I had for business, kept mixing me up with other students and when it came time to discuss a problem, she'd forget the issue. She also told me I didn't need a class and then said I did. After taking the class, I found out I really didn't have to and wasted an entire semester with this school. Fourth, the resources may seem like alot at first, but the truth is, what really matters are resources for certifications. They don't have many resources that'll help and do not offer certifications for most programs. Fifth, the teachers and systems aren't as reliable. I find that some professors don't like it when you have questions. Some make you go to class to listen to the lecture and then still make you do an entire online course (might as well do online only). Some have a power trip and would make excuses for being late on grading or make "adjustments" to their grading on the syllabus after class is finished, messing up your entire semester. Most teachers are never up to date on their online courses. They either don't fix the dates for due dates or they don't open the assignments or just not clear on their direction. Sixth, there are a lot of students that are international here that get discriminated against. It's very disheartening when they have to report that their teachers are saying rude remarks or making jokes about anyone of color. Bottom line is, I regret coming here. While there were some great teachers, there weren't enough to count past one hand. Don't make the same mistake as I did. Get your money's worth elsewhere.K Y

WASTE OF TIME, EFFORTS, MONEY TO ORDER OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS, AND FRUSTRATIONS 0 STAR IF THERE IS AN OPTION, if I know that I have to go through all of this for nothing, I should listen to my people around me to take the Contra Costa College for my Fall semester 2017. It is just 7 minutes drive from my home and I don't have to deal with too many unnecessary things from other schools. The only thing I disliked about CCC was the tuition is too low that I will not get much from the tax return. The BAH in my area is 3500 compared with 4200 BAH in San Francisco, which is fair overall based on a lot of factors. If I can change my mind, I would go for my first option in the first place instead of wasting my time, efforts, money, and frustrations for some other schools that did not take me anywhere. On Monday August 28, I have received the email from GGU with the subject "GGU will support you all the way – from start to graduation!" To be honest, I was almost laughed my stomach out. If GGU will support me all the way, why did they require too many unnecessary things in the first place. Just let me take some classes first, then I will submit other less important things later, but that is not how GGU wanted. That is the best support I get from GGU all the way – from start to graduation. THANKS FOR THE WARNING! That is the best email Subject I have ever received from GGU, and it came on the day that the School Starts, but I was unable to start school. I am so excited to tell you that I would like to continue my education……………somewhere else.Louis Pham

I was really excited to attend but overall it wasn’t much different than community college at least for Gen ed. my excitement peaked week 4 and by week 11 of the semester I realized what was ahead of me and how the school is kind of a crazy mess. Having ethnic studies tie their bodies to the Muni tracks and an on campus anti abortion protest with bloody pictures was definitely a bit much And not made better by the pleasant Marchant booths the fallowing week. My department I’ve heard is basically a mess though unfortunately. My CC was state if the art and this place has some buildings that are authentically 1950’s and untouched it’s kind of scary so I try not to think about earthquakes given that Fine Arts, the library and Humanities are probably the safest buildings on campus. It feels impossible and hopeless here because almost nobody lives near campus and everyone commutes so it always feels dead. This factor makes it very hard to feel/get connected on campus to any degree and make friends. Don’t get fooled by impacted programs it doesn’t exactly mean they are “good” it just means the school is cheap and hasn’t built new buildings like it probably should have(Cinema, science and kin departments that’s you!). Go here if they have a good program for your major that’s what’s important, not location, student life etc.Alex Merenkov

I knew people who loved it at SFSU and knew people who hated it here. Personally, I had a great experience at SF State. Obviously a negative experience was having to go online due to covid in my third year but I was still able to have a good experience here overall for undergrad. I wouldn't trade my time and memories here for anything and I'm thankful for all the opportunities SF State was able to offer me and the friends I made along the way. College is what you make of it and I had a really good time here. Class of 2022Zachary Lacanlale

I just attended Class of 2022 commencement. I was extremely disappointed. This is the first graduation I’ve ever been to that never called out student names. The commencement speaker sounded like a political campaign. I’m sorry but the families and friends that came to watch our loved one graduate, want them to be celebrated even for a quick few seconds and not sit through speech after speech from strangers.Cerita Gaddi

This review is from the perspective of a new student trying to take a single summer online class. I registered for the class in late spring, but it didn't even show up in Canvas (their online learning platform) until the summer session actually started. The instructor hadn't "published" the class, meaning I couldn't attend. I contacted him (Higginbotham is his name), on the day the class started, and he told me that the class didn't actually start until two days later. He assured me that the materials would be available and the class would be up and running by then. Two days later the class is still not listed as published, and the school's help desk can't help me either. The help desk diverts me to someone in India — are you freakin' kidding me? You aren't Amazon, why can't I speak to someone at the college? I consider myself a pretty tech savvy person, but I can't figure out how to attend my class at this school.Patrick Lindsay

CCSF is a great place to start a career or to get back to finish an education. They offer many opportunities and financial support to all students regardless of race or status. They have many programs that will help students to transfer to four year institutions or specialize in a certain career. The academic counselors are great people who really care and go the extra mile to help students to succeed on their careers. Many professors are great people and they make sure that their students are understanding the concepts. If their students are struggling on the class they are willing to help them out. It is a shame that CCSF does not get the credit it deserves.Rodrigo Cruz

Went to the bookstore to pickup items purchased online. Tip: the pickup window is outside of the bookstore to the left, and NOT inside the bookstore. I had an issue with my digital pickup, where Cengage Access code wasn't working, so I informed the representative, and he is supposed to get back to me via phone. There isn't any parking in front of the bookstore, because it's reserved for staff. Be prepared to park across the street, and walk a couple of minutes.Leonard Suguitan (Len)

Worst experience of my entire life. First, I will start by saying that this is about the most racist school I've ever attended or even heard of. I'm Mexican-American and on the first two days of class I would find a place to sit down just like any other student. I literally had 5 white students look over at me and then get up and move to another seat as far away from me as possible. A few times I was the first to arrive and then I realized that no on would sit next to me. It was the creepiest thing I'd ever seen. It was the same outside of class. I would attempt to join study groups only to have white students literally turn their backs on me and ignore me or give me this seething stare almost as if they were a dog preparing to bite. The faculty is really not much better. As far as sexism is concerned, my Civil Procedure professor could never keep his eyes above my neck. He behaved this way in front of other students and no one seemed to think less of him for it. It was as if everyone viewed his behavior as "just being a guy". I had never encountered a man who was old enough to be my father behave so horribly and since I couldn't call him on out his vulgarly I just had to put up with feeling disgusted. It was demeaning and instead of thinking about my studies I had to worry if this professor was going to penetrate me with his eyes or if he was going to make some advancement. He didn't, but I really didn't need to go to law school and worry about my professor having crazy fantasies about me when I'm trying to learn the law.. I will say that this law school keeps a very old boy network type of vibe and the faculty does nothing to alter or discourage it. The white male students tend to form cliques. They tend to exclude women and ethnic students unless the woman or ethnic person comes from some sort of well to do family. As for the legal education, it's made more complicated than it needs to be. It's as if they lead you in circles and circles in an attempt to confuse you when really the answer is very straight forward. As you read the law books you'll find that almost all laws hold the premise that women, ethnic people, and the poor are less worthy than white privileged men. It's especially true in Torts and Criminal Law. While we can't change the laws in the books we as students and professors can lend at least 10-15 minutes to discuss how those bigoted premises are intwined in the law and how they affect the way the law is applied today. But the professors at USF just don't care about bigotry in law. They just ignore it and so perpetuate this law school mentality that white men are better than everyone else. Because when they ignore the racist and sexist premises in the law they are by default affirming that white men are just better than women and ethnic people. The students absorb this and so this level of racism and sexism gets played out amongst the students, and then later the legal profession. In sum, USF perpetuates the 1950's view of legal study. It keeps white men privileged above women and ethnic groups, condones racism and sexism, and makes sure to keep the minds of its students crystalized in this archaic and cruel mentality.Christine barela

USF’s strong focus on social justice, close-knit sense of community, and emphasis on a practical skills-based legal education provided me with tools I now use to help my clients and their families recover in the face of serious wrongs. The relationships I built persist to this day. The professors, once my teachers, remain mentors and friends who guide me along the difficult path of a first-year attorney. My friends and peers remain close, injecting a dose of camaraderie and civility into contentious litigation that might otherwise blur the line between adversary and enemy. The alumni network continues to be a source of support, providing me with the opportunity to learn from far more experienced and successful USF lawyers – one of whom offered me my current job upon my successful passage of the Bar Exam. USF is a school with unquestionable character and as a result produces lawyers of the same caliber. If you want to go to law school because you have a passion for justice and are determined to change the world for the better, I urge you to choose USF. And with any luck, USF will choose you too.Shounak Dharap

I had a fantastic experience at USF! I cultivated life long friendships, while also receiving a stellar legal education. My favorite part about attending USF is the community. Even since I graduated I love seeing alumni and current students. Everyone is always happy to lend a helping hand if needed. There is a true sense of community at USF that transcends ones time as a law student. I also received an outstanding legal education at USF. There was a wide range of classes each taught by a great Professor. The bar classes are practical and informative. The truly outstanding thing about USF is that it listens to its students and is always innovating based on student feedback. Overall, USF is wonderful. The student body is diverse, intelligent, and friendly, and the Professors are engaged, dedicated, and supportive.Lauren C. Pon

Stay away from this nonprofit organization . They would go beyond in order to hurt the real elderly and disabled which is opposite from their mission. They would paint lie’s after lies. If you are a tenant— yes they can help you even if you are not elderly and disabled. If you are turned away, go to Nextdoor app and voice your complaint. They are able to help the real non disabled and middle aged crooks, there’s no reason for them to turn you away. If you are mom and pop landlord, get a lawyer, you will get sick from them. They would do motions after motions even if they get denied by the judge and the tenants left already. Their purpose is to cause delay and prevent you from fair hearing. Their purpose is to create great anxiety so you will get sick. We are the victims and I have proof of their attorney’s frivolous work.EER Niemela

LAESF is an amazing organization. We had the pleasure of working with Shelby Nacino and her team. Not only were they knowledgeable and helpful, they were caring and compassionate as well. We couldn't be more thankful for their help during this stressful time.Selena

This law firm has changed a lot in a couple of years . They have gotten much less personal . They Still help me but not as resident as before . Patrick Hill was a huge help to me and very experienced in my problems as a friend and as a lawyer .Robbie Olson

The main entrance door is under construction you need to go around the building and use the entrance from the Main street.Elaheh Ehsani

They offer a good variety of coursework. I've taken a few classes here and the teachers have all been really good! They cater to people working and provide classes at night and some on the weekend. The campus's location is right next to westfield mall so it's easy to get to from Powell BART. Prices are reasonable and about half compared to Berkeley's extension classes.Alice Jou

Disorganized mess. Seems to stem from a PHD in charge, whom clearly is great at learning, but not at leading. Hope they can clean this place up.Dan Mueller