Program offered is an Associate Degree.

The legal assistant plays a vital role in the American justice system. Yearly increases in court caseloads increase the demand for skilled professionals. Attorneys are in need of trained legal assistants to research, draft legal documents and prepare cases for litigation.

In the City College Legal Assisting Program, you'll study various types of law, effective research techniques, preparation of legal documents and computer applications. Through externship, you'll get practical experience in a professional legal office before you graduate. In less than two years, you'll earn your Associate of Science Degree in Legal Assisting. Get started now on an exciting career in the legal field at City College.

• General Law
• Criminal Law and Procedures
• Torts
• Family Law
• Real Estate Law
• Legal Writing and Research
• Court Proceedings and Litigation
• Legal Writing and Research I
• Legal Writing and Research II
• Wills, Trusts and Estates- Elective
• Sports and Entertainment Law - Elective

Campus Offerings