Nyu Paralegal Program (2024)

FAQs

What is the best degree for a paralegal? ›

The top law firms in any area may look for candidates with a bachelor's degree when hiring paralegals. Your options should not be severely limited if you complete an associate's degree instead, but a bachelor's degree may open up some other opportunities or allow you to earn a higher salary.

Hofstra University

The certificate, which takes one year to earn, can be finished online or on campus. To be admitted, prospective students should have completed at least 60 college credits or an associate degree. Hofstra University charges $7,250 for the entire paralegal certificate program.

Whatever you're interested in—global law, public interest, technology, law and business, or another specialty—NYU Law has it. The Law School is at the forefront of interdisciplinary research and teaching, with special strengths in law and philosophy, economics, politics, history, and social theory.

There are no statewide mandatory certifications for paralegals in New York. However, most paralegal jobs in the state will require the completion of an associate degree or a certificate in paralegal studies.

As of Aug 27, 2024, the average annual pay for a Paralegal in New York City is $67,429 a year.

Getting a paralegal certificate can take only a matter of months, whereas pursuing paralegal schooling (such as associate's or bachelor's degree) may take two to four years, depending on your schedule and course load.

To meet the eligibility requirements to sit for the NALA Certified Paralegal exam, you must meet one of the following requirements: You must have 60 semester hours, of which at least 15 hours* (225 clock hours) are from paralegal studies or hold an associate's degree in paralegal studies, or a bachelor's degree in any ...

At NYU Law, a low GPA is 3.72, while a high GPA is 3.94. The median is 3.85. Your GPA should be in the median range, but you can still get in if your GPA is 3.85 or lower. One of my clients, D.C., got into Georgetown with a 3.6 GPA – far lower than the school's 3.85 median.

The Root-Tilden-Kern Public Interest Scholarship is the nation's premier public service scholarship. The program covers full tuition, without regard to financial need, for three years of law school for outstanding students who promise to pursue public service, including working in public policy.

Is NYU Law hard to get into? ›

Admission to NYU Law is highly competitive and requires a high GPA and LSAT scores. NYU Law had an acceptance rate of 14.5 percent in 2021, making it one of the more challenging law schools to get into in the United States. That most recent admissions rate is the lowest for NYU Law in the last decade (2011-2021).

Certification is proof of passing a third-party course, such as the Certified Paralegal exam through NALA (National Association of Legal Assistants). A paralegal degree is an accredited credential offered through a college or university, such as an associate degree or a bachelor's degree.

Most paralegals hold an associate's or bachelor's degree from a program that has been approved by the ABA. It's also helpful to complete an optional paralegal certification, such as NALA's Certified Paralegal (CP) exam. Finally, there may be state rules you need to comply with, like California's strict requirements.

Hold an associate's degree in any field and accrue four years of qualifying paralegal experience. Earn certification from a non-ABA-approved paralegal program and accrue three years of qualifying experience. Earn certification from an ABA-approved curriculum and accrue three years of qualifying experience.

A degree in paralegal studies provides a solid educational foundation for aspiring paralegals. A bachelor's in paralegal studies provides a comprehensive overview of legal topics and often includes opportunities to gain practical experience through internships or practic*ms.

A number of colleges and universities have developed four-year baccalaureate degree programs with a major or minor in paralegal studies. Curriculum requirements include general education, electives, and legal specialty courses. The four-year program normally encompasses both generalist and specialist courses.

Wisconsin Certification

Though Wisconsin paralegal certification is not required, the State Bar of Wisconsin (SBW) offers a voluntary certification program that leads to the State Bar of Wisconsin Certified Paralegal (SBWCP) credential.