Legal Studies

Presenting the Case for Education—and Careers—in Legal Studies

April 22, 2022

For many years, the Legal Studies degree programs have been among the most popular at Berkeley College. We recently spoke with practicing professionals, as well as current students, alumni, and professors—all of whom offered overwhelming testimony to the strengths of the program and the potential for careers in this exciting field. Berkeley offers programs leading to Associate’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Legal Studies, as well as a range of shorter-term certificate programs concentrated on the paralegal profession and other law-related areas. Programs are offered at Berkeley campuses in New York City and Newark, Woodbridge, and Woodland Park, New Jersey, and online.

Moya Bansile with female student in front of Berkeley College Banner

Berkeley College Pre-Law Advisory Center Turns Dreams into Reality to Help the Next Generation of Lawyers

December 11, 2019

The PLAC was established in 2014 to work with students interested in continuing their education and pursuing careers in law.

Career Transitions of a Berkeley College Student: From Retail Chain to Law Firm Practice

April 11, 2019

Shamisa Anthony was working retail at the former Lord & Taylor Department Store on Fifth Avenue in New York City, until one day she overheard a manager and human resources director talking proudly about their Berkeley College experiences.

Amal and El Mehdi Bendriss: Mother and Son Work Toward Achieving Career Goals Together

September 3, 2018

For some students, family can serve as a great motivator when working toward attaining a degree. For El Mehdi Bendriss, his mother’s enrollment was his motivation to pursue a degree in Legal Studies. Today, the honors student is incredibly devoted to his studies and has been featured on the President’s list for the past two semesters along with his mother, Amal Bendriss.

Newark Native 2018 Graduate Says Berkeley College Will Always Be Home

June 21, 2018

One of the biggest lessons that Amire Carter learned during his higher education experience at Berkeley College is that the grass is not always greener on the other side.

Berkeley College Graduate Sets Her Sights on Environmental Law Following Commencement 2018

June 1, 2018

Samantha Chase is already a working professional, but that hasn’t stopped her from focusing on her future career. At age 27, she pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Legal Studies at the Berkeley College School of Professional Studies, and will apply to law schools later this year, with plans to make an impact in the environmental arena.

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