Legal Studies

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Department chairs bring high-level experience and expertise

January 23, 2026

Berkeley College students benefit from the professional experience and expertise of an exceptional faculty

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Berkeley College NYC Summer Career Experience offers hands-on look into different fields

September 19, 2025

At the annual Berkeley College Summer Career Experience students engaged in hands-on activities and presentations by industry experts and faculty members, taking an up-close look at careers in business, fashion, health services management, interior design, criminal justice, and the legal field.

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Aspirations. Achievements. Accolades.

June 3, 2025

Two-time Berkeley College graduate Lachanee Scott continues to succeed. Excelling at New York Law School and holding several student leadership positions, she was selected from the graduating class by a committee of the school's Deans, Faculty and Staff to be the Evening Division Student Speaker at Commencement. She credits Berkeley College as was instrumental to my law school success.

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At Berkeley College, experiential learning prepares Justice Studies and Legal Studies students for the real world

April 17, 2025

A focus on experiential learning aligns with Berkeley's mission of empowering each student to achieve lifelong success by equipping them with practical skills, networking opportunities, and real-world, hands-on experiences. Berkeley collaborates with industry-leading professionals, executives, and thought leaders, ensuring students engage with outstanding presenters who provide valuable insights into current industry trends and expectations.

Explore. Engage. Excel. Summer career experience at Berkeley College in NYC

September 18, 2024

Students explore career options in summer workshops at Berkeley College in NYC

Berkeley grad Lachanee Scott keeps evolving… and never stops learning

September 20, 2022

Just a month after arriving in the United States from Jamaica, Lachanee Scott began her studies at Berkeley College. “It was a bit of a culture shock coming to the United States,” she remembered. “I looked into several schools, but I knew I didn’t want to feel just like a number. I saw the way the Berkeley professors and staff interacted with the students and the feel stood out to me.” After enrolling, she immediately felt comfortable, “Everyone at Berkeley made it easier for me to transition to life here and begin preparing for a career.”

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