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Law Degree colleges and universities in Pennsylvania that offer Law Degrees for those
seeking a career in Pennsylvania in the legal profession. Browse though our
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If you are seeking a career in the legal profession, there are many different
law colleges and legal degree programs in the United States to choose from.
Programs vary in length and requirements and are designed to best fit your goals
and what you are seeking in a legal education. Degrees offered in most states
include a Juris Doctor which will enable you to become a licensed attorney and
to develop the widest range of career opportunities within the legal
professions; an A.A.S, B.S. degree or Certificate in Paralegal Studies which
will prepare you for employment in the legal profession by providing you with
basic legal skills and knowledge of the legal work environment and how the legal
field works; and varying degrees in Criminal Justice which will give you a broad
legal foundation and prepare you for careers in the areas of law enforcement,
courts, corrections and security.
There are 49 colleges and universities in the state of Pennsylvania offering
degrees in the legal field. There are over 27,000 members of the Pennsylvania
State Bar Association which was incorporated in 1895 and is one of the oldest
State Bar Associations in the United States. Throughout its history, the
Pennsylvania State Bar Association has played and active role in both
legislative affairs and legal reform in the state of Pennsylvania and with its
continued legal education and publications has helped to keep its members
informed and current on legal issues affecting both the state of Pennsylvania
and the United States as a whole. The Pennsylvania State Bar Association also
supports a growing pro bono service which promotes pro bono legal services
across the state of Pennsylvania and highlights opportunities to both celebrate
legal professionals involved in pro bono service and to involve those just
beginning their pro bono efforts.
In July 2003 we opened the doors to our brand new campus in
Center Valley, PA. Our new 97,000 square foot campus resides on 30 acres
convenient to routes 309, 378 and I-78 just a few miles south of Allentown.
Lehigh Valley College was founded and located at Ninth
and Hamilton Streets in Center City. The school immediately began
recognizing the Lehigh Valley’s need for trained business professionals, and
continues to answer this need today in the technological workplace of the
Twenty-First century and beyond.
The overall objective of the Paralegal Studies program is to prepare
students for a career in the legal sector doing much of the work involved in
closings, hearings, trials, and corporate meetings, in the business sector
helping with employee contracts, in the government sector analyzing legal
material, conducting research, collecting evidence, writing memoranda, and
preparing informative material for an agency or the public. Typical job
opportunities for graduates of this program are trust coordinators, title
searchers, settlement clerks, litigation specialists, legal assistants, and
paralegals. They can find employment in law offices, government agencies,
and businesses. Upon graduation from the Paralegal Studies program, students
will be awarded a Diploma.
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The objective of the Criminal Justice program is to prepare students for
a career in a variety of local, state, and federal jobs. Specifically, the
jobs for which this program would prepare students are corrections officers,
probation officers, security officers, local, county, and state police
officers, guards at prisons, campus police, investigators, detectives, child
case workers, juvenile services officers, drug task officers, criminal
justice social workers, customs inspectors, U.S. Marshalls, and loss
prevention managers, to name a few. Upon completion of the program, students
will be awarded a Diploma.
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The International Academy of Design &
Technology -- Pittsburgh, a career-oriented college located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
They are dedicated to providing academic excellence. If you're looking for an
exciting and rewarding career in the rapidly expanding fields of Design and
Technology, They can help you get there.
Computers & advanced technology have added a whole new dimension to law
enforcement. Careers in the fields of security and law enforcement have
risen in the past two years and as our security continues to be threatened,
the need will continue to rise. Learn
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There's no better place for you to further your career
than ICM School of Business & Medical Careers. We are always happy to
answer any questions you might have. Just use the request info link below and one
of our experienced Admissions Representatives will contact you.
This exciting computer forensic program is designed to
provide students with skills in the areas of criminology, data recovery,
intrusion detection, network security, encryption, and much more! An ASB
degree is awarded on completion.
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The objective of this program is to provide the
student with an in-depth knowledge of criminal justice with emphasis in the
areas of corrections, probation and parole, juvenile delinquency, criminal
behavior, crime and loss prevention, corporate security, and law
enforcement. An ASB Degree is awarded on completion.
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The Legal option of the Secretarial Science Studies
program provides the business skills and background necessary to pursue the
traditional and contemporary paths in a legal secretarial career. Law,
shorthand, word processing, data processing, humanities, and communications
courses create a well-rounded secretary who is prepared to meet the needs of
today's rapidly changing, complex law office. Learn
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The Office Technology Administration Program is a nine-month
certificate program designed to prepare students for rewarding and
challenging positions as legal secretaries and administrative assistants. Learn
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The Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice is
designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn skills necessary
to find employment in the field of Criminal Justice. Learn
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This program is designed to provide students with the
opportunity to learn skills necessary to find employment in the field of
Criminal Justice. Learn
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The Office Administration A.O.S. Degree Program in Legal is
an 18-month program that combines the college oriented experience of a
liberal arts education with the executive level training in processional
skills required for careers in the legal profession.
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Not all degrees offered at all Campuses. Please use the campus links
to the left to check availability.
The secret is what you know. In today's
competitive job market, you need a lot more than the average college can
deliver. Employers are demanding that you not only possess the proper skills
and knowledge, but that you know how to apply them in the real world.
Look no further than Berks Technical Institute and Schuylkill Institute of
Business & Technology to give you the necessary training and skills.
Schuykill Institute is committed to the advancement of career education
and is dedicated to students who desire to improve their career
opportunities. SIBT offers degree and diploma programs in the fields of
medical assisting, computer programming, electronics technology, networking,
graphic design, drafting technology, computer software application,
secretarial science, paralegal/legal secretary, and business administration.
Earn your degree, advance your career, secure your future –
all online. University of Phoenix Online is a true innovator in distance
education. Their Business, Technology, Criminal Justice, Nursing, and
Education degree programs are designed specifically for busy professionals.
Imagine earning the degree you’ve always wanted – from home, at work, or
while traveling.
Programs
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal
Justice Administration provides students interested in policing, criminal
law, or corrections with an interdisciplinary study of crime and justice in
American society.
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Capella University is committed to delivering academic excellence online to our more than 19,000 learners. As an accredited university, we offer online undergraduate degrees in business and information technology and graduate degrees in business, education, human services, information technology, and psychology. Enrollment advisors and career counseling services are available to answer your questions. Contact us to learn more. Learn how to make a difference in the lives of others
without throwing your own life into chaos.
Enrich your professional knowledge and respond more
effectively to social issues and challenges in your community. Led by a
nationally recognized faculty of scholar-practitioners, our Master of
Science program encompasses a broad range of relevant specializations
including Criminal Justice. Learn
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Ideal for professionals who wish to advance their careers to academic,
supervisory, or administrative levels, our PhD programs allow you to focus
your education on a Criminal Justice specialization, without
sacrificing time from work or family. Learn
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Concord Law School offers several programs
designed to fit the individual needs of students who seek a legal education.
As the first school to offer an accredited Juris Doctor (JD) degree 100%
online, Concord has attracted working professionals and others whose time
constraints prevent them from attending a campus based law school.
This program is designed for individuals interested in
practicing law. In addition to the practice of law, licensed attorneys find
work as corporate in-house counsel, risk managers, legislative analysts,
technology licensing officers, contract administrators and a variety of
other positions. Learn More
This program is intended for those who want an education in
law, but don't plan on practicing law. An example would be nurses,
paramedics or other health care practitioners who can choose Concord's
specially designed Health Law Track within the Executive JDSM
program to further their careers.
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Realizing how difficult it is for busy nurses like you to attend a
traditional campus-based program, Jacksonville University is offering their
highly regarded and accredited RN-to-BSN program
online.
If you're looking to advance in your
corrections, law enforcement, or private security career, a criminal
justice degree from Kaplan University can definitely help.
If you already have your associate’s degree, the 2+2 Option for the
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice will give you the qualifications
you need to increase your marketability in today’s job market, as well as
your income. According to the Digest of Education, a bachelor’s degree
means greater earnings over the course of your lifetime.
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If you want to work in the criminal justice field, the Associate of
Applied Science in Criminal Justice will give you the advantage you need
to maximize your chances of finding the job you want.
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If you are seeking to advance your criminal justice career in law
enforcement, private security, or corrections or to pursue entry-level
opportunities, the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program will
help you meet your career goals.
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If you want to begin or advance your career in criminal investigation, the
Crime Scene Technician Certificate program offers the specialized training
you need to increase your value in today’s job market.
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If you are a student or law enforcement professional and want to increase
your knowledge of worldwide terrorism, the Terrorism and National Security
Management Certificate is for you.
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If you're interested in pursuing an interesting, profitable
and high-demand profession, Keiser College's Criminal Justice and Paralegal
programs will provide the background and education to succeed.
Earning your degree 100% online will allow you to learn from home or while
you're away.
This program will provide you with instruction in current
criminal justice-related issues, topics and trends. You'll receive an inside
view of the operations and processes of law enforcement, the courts and
correctional institutions. Learn
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A Paralegal, sometimes called Legal Assistant or Lawyer's
Assistant, is supervised by an attorney and assists attorneys with legal
research, drafts documents and motions which are filed in court, interviews
clients and witnesses, manages cases, and is involved in the gathering of
evidence and the litigation procedure.
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The Bachelor of Arts in Criminal
Justice Administration provides students interested in policing, criminal
law, or corrections with an interdisciplinary study of crime and justice in
American society.
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