Paralegal and Legal Studies

Career Outlook

Paralegal expertise is vital to an organization's success across every industry. Legal assistants often work in law firms, corporate offices, and government agencies.

Graduate from this program ready to start a career as a paralegal or legal assistant. Previous graduates work at law firms, corporations, and government offices across New York state.

Transfer to a Bachelor’s Degree Program

The Paralegal and Legal Studies A.A.S. program prepares you for the workforce right away and provides a pathway to a related bachelor's degree. If you plan to transfer, you can choose classes that align with your future major’s requirements.

FLCC partners with other colleges to make your transfer path easier:

• Transfer Agreements outline how FLCC classes and credits transfer to a partner college.
• Joint Admissions Agreements admit you to FLCC and a transfer school at the same time.

Our advisors will help you select courses that fit your goals and support your transfer plans.

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Where Our Students Transfer

Students in our Paralegal and Legal Studies program go on to earn a bachelor's degree from colleges such as:

• Rochester Institute of Technology
• SUNY Cortland
• SUNY Geneseo
• Syracuse University
• University at Buffalo
• University of Rochester

Online Degree Program

Our paralegal degree and certificate programs are 100% online. Online courses provide a convenient and flexible way to earn your education. Study on your time and from a location that fits your schedule.

Hands-On Paralegal Experience with Internships

Complete a 128-hour paralegal internship and gain first-hand experience in this profession. Find the perfect fit with our network of over 35 law firms, real estate companies, government agencies, banks, and insurance companies.

During your internship, you'll engage in substantive legal work such as preparing official documents (trusts, wills, and real estate closings) and managing client communications.

Learn From Regional Paralegal Experts

Meet experts in various legal fields through the program's guest speaker series. Attorneys and paralegals from Rochester, Syracuse, and Buffalo will discuss real-world scenarios.

Make an informed choice about your future. Hear what it's like to work in public firms, small private practices, real estate offices, and corporate headquarters.

Paralegal and Legal Studies Courses

Sample core courses you'll take in this program include:

• ACC 101 - Principles of Financial Accounting
• BUS 123 - Business Communications
• PLG 100 - Intro to Legal Practice
• PLG 115 - Computers in the Law Office
• PLG 125 - Legal Research & Writing I
• PLG 210 - Real Property Law & Practice
• PLG 225 - Legal Research & Writing II
• PLG 230 - Family Law
• PLG 235 - Admin. Wills, Trusts & Estates
• PLG 240 - Courts & Litigation
• PLG 250 - Paralegal Internship
• PLG 265 - Law Office Practice

Visit our academic catalog for a complete list of program requirements. Review prerequisites, general education requirements, electives, and a sample schedule.

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