Legal Studies

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Learn the skills needed to enter legal support professions.

The Bachelor’s and Associate’s degree programs in Legal Studies give students a broad skill set with which to enter the exciting and competitive legal support professions. By developing your critical reasoning abilities as you improve your skills in communication, research, writing, and more, you may even open up additional future possibilities in law-related professions. Various tracks within the Bachelor’s degree program allow students to concentrate on:

  • Law firm administration
  • Health and elder law
  • The business of law

You will be prepared to perform law-related work under the supervision of a lawyer, such as analyzing legal issues; investigating and evaluating facts; preparing pleadings, contracts, forms, legal memoranda, and other documents; interviewing clients; assisting in case management; and executing other duties.

Benefit from: 

  • Preparation to work in legal areas such as business/corporate, real estate, family, criminal, and intellectual property law, as well as a variety of legal settings including small and large law firms, government and regulatory agencies, courts, and not-for-profit organizations.
  • Faculty who are licensed attorneys offer firsthand knowledge and experience
  • Hands-on experience with technology used in law firms
  • Valuable, practical experience through program-related, faculty-monitored internships or job-related assignments
  • A seamless transition between Associate’s and Bachelor’s degrees

 

Legal Studies
Associate in Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)

This program is offered online and at Brooklyn, New York City, Newark, Woodbridge, and Woodland Park. This program is expected to be offered at Dover beginning in 2013, subject to regulatory approval and other circumstances*.

*The opening of the Dover location is planned for 2013, subject to regulatory approval.

The following are A.A.S., Legal Studies program statistics for New Jersey. Students were able to start this program in 2012.

Click on the links for more information on jobs related to this program:

LEGAL STUDIES: 23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants, 23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other, 43-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers, 43-6012 Legal Secretaries

 

Q: How much will this program cost me to complete?
A: If you begin this program in 2013, your estimated total costs for the entire program are:

Tuition and fees:

$46,800


Books and supplies:

$1,910


On-campus room & board:

Not required


A:
The cost is based on completion of the program within two years for an Associate's degree (Note: Additional costs may be incurred due to individual circumstances such as specific course selections and remediation requirements). Berkeley College does offer a Tuition Freeze Program which may reduce overall tuition cost (click here for terms and conditions). Program costs include tuition and fees plus the estimated cost of textbooks and supplies. Living expenses, such as room, board, and transportation, can vary considerably and are not included in the figures above. Berkeley College does not require students to live on campus. There is optional housing available to students at either the University Center in Newark, NJ (which has an additional estimated cost of $15,300 for six quarters) or housing at the White Plains location (which has an additional estimated cost of $18,300 for six quarters).

Q: What are my financing options to pay for the program?
A:
In addition to any grant and scholarship aid for which they are eligible, students may be eligible to borrow federal loans and private educational loans, and participate in institutional financing plans.

Because this is a new program, there are no relevant statistics concerning student loan debt.

Q: How long will it take me to complete this program?
A:

This 90-credit program is designed to be completed in six academic quarters over two calendar years.

Because this is a new program, there are no relevant statistics concerning program completion.


 

 

The following are A.A.S., Legal Studies program statistics for New York. Students were able to start this program in 2013.

Click on the links for more information on jobs related to this program:

LEGAL STUDIES: 23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants, 23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other, 43-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers, 43-6012 Legal Secretaries

 

Q: How much will this program cost me to complete?
A: If you begin this program in 2013, your estimated total costs for the entire program are:

Tuition and fees:

$46,800


Books and supplies:

$1,910


On-campus room & board:

Not required


A:
The cost is based on completion of the program within two years for an Associate's degree (Note: Additional costs may be incurred due to individual circumstances such as specific course selections and remediation requirements). Berkeley College does offer a Tuition Freeze Program which may reduce overall tuition cost (click here for terms and conditions). Program costs include tuition and fees plus the estimated cost of textbooks and supplies. Living expenses, such as room, board, and transportation, can vary considerably and are not included in the figures above. Berkeley College does not require students to live on campus. There is optional housing available to students at either the University Center in Newark, NJ (which has an additional estimated cost of $15,300 for six quarters) or housing at the White Plains location (which has an additional estimated cost of $18,300 for six quarters).

Q: What are my financing options to pay for the program?
A:
In addition to any grant and scholarship aid for which they are eligible, students may be eligible to borrow federal loans and private educational loans, and participate in institutional financing plans.

Because this is a new program, there are no relevant statistics concerning student loan debt.

Q: How long will it take me to complete this program?
A:

This 90-credit program is designed to be completed in six academic quarters over two calendar years.

Because this is a new program, there are no relevant statistics concerning program completion.


 

 


Legal Studies
Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.)

This program is offered online and at Brooklyn, New York City, Newark, Woodbridge, and Woodland Park. This program is expected to be offered at Dover beginning in 2013, subject to regulatory approval and other circumstances*.

*The opening of the Dover location is planned for 2013, subject to regulatory approval.

The following are B.S., Legal Studies program statistics for New Jersey. Students were able to start this program in 2012.

Click on the links for more information on jobs related to this program:

LEGAL STUDIES: 23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants, 23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other, 43-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers, 43-6012 Legal Secretaries

 

Q: How much will this program cost me to complete?
A: If you begin this program in 2013, your estimated total costs for the entire program are:

Tuition and fees:

$96,000


Books and supplies:

$3,820


On-campus room & board:

Not required


Q: What's included?
A:
The cost is based on completion of the program within four years for a Bachelor's degree (Note: Additional costs may be incurred due to individual circumstances such as specific course selections and remediation requirements). Berkeley College does offer a Tuition Freeze Program which may reduce overall tuition cost (click here for terms and conditions). Program costs include tuition and fees plus the estimated cost of textbooks and supplies. Living expenses, such as room, board, and transportation, can vary considerably and are not included in the figures above. Berkeley College does not require students to live on campus. There is optional housing available to students at either the University Centre in Newark, NJ (which has an additional estimated cost of $31,800 for 12 quarters) or housing at the White Plains location (which has an additional estimated cost of $37,800 for 12 quarters).

Q: What are my financing options to pay for the program?
A:
In addition to any grant and scholarship aid for which they are eligible, students may be eligible to borrow federal loans and private educational loans, and participate in institutional financing plans.

Because this is a new program, there are no relevant statistics concerning student loan debt.

Q: How long will it take me to complete this program?
A:

This 180-credit program is designed to be completed in 12 academic quarters over four calendar years.

Because this is a new program, there are no relevant statistics concerning program completion.


 

 

The following are B.S., Legal Studies program statistics for New York. Students were able to start this program in 2013.

Click on the links for more information on jobs related to this program:

LEGAL STUDIES: 23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants, 23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other, 43-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers, 43-6012 Legal Secretaries

 

Q: How much will this program cost me to complete?
A: If you begin this program in 2013, your estimated total costs for the entire program are:

Tuition and fees:

$96,000


Books and supplies:

$3,820


On-campus room & board:

Not required


Q: What's included?
A:
The cost is based on completion of the program within four years for a Bachelor's degree (Note: Additional costs may be incurred due to individual circumstances such as specific course selections and remediation requirements). Berkeley College does offer a Tuition Freeze Program which may reduce overall tuition cost (click here for terms and conditions). Program costs include tuition and fees plus the estimated cost of textbooks and supplies. Living expenses, such as room, board, and transportation, can vary considerably and are not included in the figures above. Berkeley College does not require students to live on campus. There is optional housing available to students at either the University Centre in Newark, NJ (which has an additional estimated cost of $31,800 for 12 quarters) or housing at the White Plains location (which has an additional estimated cost of $37,800 for 12 quarters).

Q: What are my financing options to pay for the program?
A:
In addition to any grant and scholarship aid for which they are eligible, students may be eligible to borrow federal loans and private educational loans, and participate in institutional financing plans.

Because this is a new program, there are no relevant statistics concerning student loan debt.

Q: How long will it take me to complete this program?
A:

This 180-credit program is designed to be completed in 12 academic quarters over four calendar years.

Because this is a new program, there are no relevant statistics concerning program completion.