Paralegals, also known as legal assistants, are individuals qualified to perform law-related work which requires knowledge of legal concepts and procedures and is usually, but not exclusively, performed by lawyers. Under the supervision of a lawyer, a paralegal may analyze legal issues; investigate and evaluate facts; prepare pleadings, contracts, forms, legal memoranda, and other documents; interview clients; assist in case management; and perform other duties to assist the lawyer in the delivery of legal services to clients. Areas of practice include litigation, business/corporate, real estate, trusts and estates, family law, criminal law, tax, bankruptcy, immigration, environmental law, collection, employee benefits, computer law, intellectual property, securities, entertainment law, and workers compensation. The program is designed to prepare graduates with the technical skills, general knowledge, and communication abilities necessary to be successful as entry-level legal assistants; to satisfy the legal community's need for legal assistants who can work independently under the supervision of an attorney; and to satisfy society's need for more comprehensive, efficient, and available legal services. |
All campuses are accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
The New York City and Westchester Campuses are authorized by the New York State Board of Regents to confer the degrees of Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Associate in Science (A.S.), and Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.); the Westchester Campus is also authorized to award the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. All programs offered by the New York campuses are registered by the New York State Education Department.
The New Jersey campuses are licensed as a college and authorized by the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education to confer the degrees of Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Associate in Science (A.S.), and Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.).
The Paralegal Studies program at all campuses is approved by the American Bar Association (ABA).
All campuses are approved for the education of veterans and their eligible dependents, for rehabilitative training of physically challenged students, and for foreign students. |
