Legal Studies

A woman wearing a graduation gown poses next to a scale, representing her academic success and the weight of her achievements

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.”

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.

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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.

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