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New York Paralegal Schools

Aspiring paralegals who choose one of the New York paralegal schools can gain the skills and education necessary to earn a paralegal degree and enter one of the fastest growing professions with one of the highest rates of pay for those graduating with an associate’s degree or certificate degree. Paralegals don’t practice law, but instead conduct research of relevant cases, interview witness for trials, assist with deposition preparation and prepare a variety of documents.

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How to Become a Paralegal in New York

There are currently no licensing requirements to work as a paralegal in New York. Employers typically look for a combination of education and experience when hiring for a paralegal position. Paralegal school curricula are focused on the skills necessary to become a successful paralegal in New York. This includes an introduction to the practice of law, legal research and writing and litigation and trial preparation in the first few courses. New York paralegal aspirants generally focus on a number of key legal fields, including trusts and estates, business organization, real estate and contracts. Additional electives may include internships or co-ops for on the job training, or mock trial and trial preparation.

Paralegal Schools in New York

There are more than 20 New York paralegal schools certified by the American Bar Association as having standardized curricula for paralegal and legal assistant aspirants. Among the two-year options are Bronx Community College, Monroe Community College in Rochester, Finger Lakes College in Canandaigua and Queens College in the Flushing section of New York City. Four-year bachelor’s degree options are available at Syracuse University, Marist College in Poughkeepsie among others. For those seeking greater flexibility and convenience, aspiring paralegals may also want to consider online paralegal degree programs such as the Associate of Applied Science – Paralegal at Rasmussen College or the Bachelor’s in Paralegal at Everest University Online.

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Paralegal Quote: “Never stop learning. I worked as a commercial real estate paralegal at Blank Rome LLP for over eight years. On January 9, 2012, I will start as a commercial real estate paralegal at Chadbourne & Parke LLP. Sounds the same, doesn’t it? However, the group I am joining assists with energy projects and this is something that I never did before. People who don’t know the subject matter will say that ‘real estate’ is always ‘real estate’. But it is not true. There is a huge difference between residential and commercial real estate, between representation of a lender and a borrower, a buyer and a seller, selling of a multifamily project and shopping mall, or buying an office building and a hotel chain.” -Mariana Fradman, President of the New York City Paralegal Association Inc.

New York Paralegal Salary and Job Outlook

New York state has one of the highest levels of employment for paralegals, as well as one of the highest average salaries according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Average annual salaries are roughly $60,000, with starting salaries in and around New York City closer to $40,000. Opportunities for lateral advancement are possible for those moving from law firms to corporate legal and finance departments, as well as New York state and local agencies.

Online and New York Paralegal Schools

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Everest University Online
Campuses: 1Online
Popular Degrees:

  • Paralegal (Associate's)
  • Paralegal (Bachelor's)
  • Criminal Justice (Associate's)

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Keiser University
Campuses: 1Online
Popular Degrees:

  • Paralegal Studies, AA (Online)
  • Criminal Justice, AA (Online)

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Kaplan University
Campuses: 1Online
Popular Degrees:

  • BS in Paralegal Studies
  • AAS in Paralegal Studies
  • MS in Legal Studies - Education and the Legal System

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Everest Institute
Campuses: 1Rochester
Popular Degrees:

  • Paralegal (Associate's)
  • Criminal Justice (Associate's)

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Fortis Institute
Campuses: 1Erie
Popular Degrees:

  • Paralegal
  • Criminal Justice

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Ridley-Lowell Business & Technical Institute
Campuses: 1Binghamton
Popular Degrees:

  • Legal Office Assistant
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Criminal Justice

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Elmira Business Institute
Campuses: 1Elmira
Popular Degrees:

  • Legal Office Assistant
  • General Office Assistant

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Mildred Elley
Campuses: 1Pittsfield
Popular Degrees:

  • Paralegal Studies
  • Administrative Assistant

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Penn Foster Schools
Campuses: 1Online
Popular Degrees:

  • Paralegal
  • Legal Secretary
  • Administrative Assistant

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Stratford Career Institute
Campuses: 1Online
Popular Degrees:

  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal
  • Administrative/Secretarial


Paralegal Schools in New York

Berkeley College (New York, NY)
Paralegal Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science | Paralegal
Certificate | Paralegal

Bryant & Stratton College (Albany, NY; Amherst, NY; Buffalo, NY; Liverpool, NY; Orchard Park, NY;
Rochester, NY; Syracuse, NY)
Paralegal Degrees Offered:
Associate Degree | Paralegal
Associate of Science | Paralegal

CUNY-Bronx Community College (Bronx, NY)
Paralegal Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science | Paralegal Studies
Certificate | Paralegal Studies

CUNY-LaGuardia Community College (Long Island City, NY)
Paralegal Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science | Paralegal Studies

CUNY-New York City College of Technology (Brooklyn, NY)
Paralegal Degrees Offered:
Associate Degree | Law and Paralegal Studies
Bachelor Degree | Law and Paralegal Studies

Everest Institute (Rochester, NY)
Paralegal Degrees Offered:
Associate of Science | Paralegal Studies

Finger Lakes Community College (Canandaigua, NY)
Paralegal Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science | Paralegal Studies

Genesee Community College (Batavia, NY)
Paralegal Degrees Offered:
Associate of Science | Paralegal Studies

Herkimer County Community College (Herkimer, NY)
Paralegal Degrees Offered:
Associate in Applied Science | Paralegal (online program)
Associate of Science | Paralegal Studies
Associate of Science | Paralegal Studies (online program)

Hilbert College (Hamburg, NY)
Paralegal Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science | Paralegal Studies
Bachelor of Science | Paralegal Studies

Marist College (Poughkeepsie, NY)
Paralegal Degrees Offered:
Certificate | Paralegal

Monroe Community College (Rochester, NY)
Paralegal Degrees Offered:
Certificate | Paralegal Studies

Nassau Community College (Garden City, NY)
Paralegal Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science | Paralegal Studies

New York Career Institute (New York, NY)
Paralegal Degrees Offered:
Associate in Occupational Studies | Stenotype Court Reporter
Associate of Science | Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Associate of Science | Stenotype Court Reporting
Certificate | Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Olean Business Institute (Olean, NY)
Paralegal Degrees Offered:
Associate Degree | Paralegal

SUNY-Broome Community College (Binghamton, NY)
Paralegal Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science | Paralegal
Certificate | Paralegal

SUNY-Dutchess Community College (Poughkeepsie, NY)
Paralegal Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science | Paralegal
Certificate | Paralegal

SUNY-Erie Community College (Buffalo, NY)
Paralegal Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science | Paralegal Studies

SUNY-Jefferson Community College (Watertown, NY)
Paralegal Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science | Paralegal

SUNY-Rockland Community College (Suffern, NY)
Paralegal Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science | Paralegal Studies
Certificate | Paralegal Studies

SUNY-Schenectady County Community College (Schenectady, NY)
Paralegal Degrees Offered:
Associate Degree | Paralegal

SUNY-Suffolk County Community College (Selden, NY)
Paralegal Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science | Paralegal Studies
Certificate | Paralegal Studies

SUNY-Westchester Community College (Valhalla, NY)
Paralegal Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science | Paralegal Studies
Certificate | Paralegal Studies

Tompkins Cortland Community College (Dryden, NY)
Paralegal Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science | Paralegal