The Legal Studies program, approved by the American Bar Association, prepares individuals for careers as paralegals or for positions where organizational and analytical skills as well as knowledge of the law and legal procedures are necessary. Paralegals, or legal assistants, work under the supervision of an attorney or perform work for which an attorney is responsible. This program does not prepare students to practice law or to work directly for the public except as permitted by statute.

The paralegal profession is one of the fastest growing fields in America and provides an exciting environment for people who are interested in a challenging, progressive career. Paralegals work alongside attorneys, responsible for much of the work performed in law offices, legal departments of businesses and governmental agencies.

A sampling of the many tasks paralegals perform include: planning, developing, and managing cases; researching the law; interviewing clients; gathering facts; drafting and analyzing legal documents; collecting, compiling, and using technical information to make independent decisions and recommendations to the supervising attorneys; and representing clients before state or federal administrative agencies if that representation is permitted by law.

Upcoming Events

May 12, 2012: Legal Studies Graduation Dinner: For those of you who will be graduating this semester, we are already planning our Year-end Graduation Dinner. First of all, make sure you inform Professor Adongo or Professor Bekhor if you will be graduating this semester. Then, click here to RSVP for the Graduation Dinner. It will be on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 6:00pm. It will be held in the Campus Center, Ballroom A (on the third floor) and you’ll want to make sure you attend, not only for you, your fellow classmates, and your family to honor your hard work and dedication, but also because our esteemed President Lieberman will be the speaker for this dinner. This is your moment to shine and be honored and congratulated, especially if you are Certificate Student or if you will be inducted into the National Paralegal Honor Society (LEX).