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Law & Justice Diplomas

A diploma in law and justice is designed to provide students with the necessary skills to enter the legal profession as a paralegal or legal secretary. Programs typically take eighteen months or less to complete and are perfect for the part-time student. A diploma in law and justice will likely provide courses that prepare students to perform basic legal research and to complete legal documents such as subpoenas and complaints. The Penn Foster Career School offers self-paced diploma programs in the areas of legal assistant, legal secretary, and legal transcriptionist. The Paralegal Institute offers a criminal justice diploma program that focuses on the areas of constitutional law, criminal investigations, and ethics.

A diploma in law and justice is right for you if you are looking to advance your career in the legal service field by developing specialized skills without investing the time or expense of a four year degree program.  Research the education requirements for specific law and justice field careers at our law and justice career center page.

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for those working as paralegals or legal secretaries is expected to grow at a rate of twenty-eight percent over the next decade.  Those who have completed diploma programs in this field will likely be employed by private law firms, corporate legal offices, and local, state, or federal government agencies.



Top Law & Justice Schools

      
  • Penn Foster Schools

    Advance your career with our affordable, self-paced, career-focused distance education programs.

    Programs

    • Paralegal
    Location:
    Scranton: , Scranton PA 18501
    Penn Foster Schools
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  • Stratford Career Institute

    Earn Your Diploma from Home!

    Programs

    • Legal Assistant/Paralegal
    • Forensic Science

    Location: Online

    Stratford Career Institute
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  • Post University

    Earn your degree online or on campus and accelerate your life.

    Programs

    • Paralegal Studies
    • A.S. in Legal Studies
    Location:
    Waterbury: 800 Country Club Rd., Waterbury CT 06723
    Post University
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  • University of Phoenix

    At University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.

    Programs

    • A.A. in Criminal Justice
    Location:
    Phoenix: , Phoenix AP
    University of Phoenix
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  • Colorado Christian University

    With a heritage dating back to 1914, Colorado Christian University is committed to offering a complete education that develops students intellectually, professionally, and spiritually.

    Programs

    • Criminal Justice

    Location: Online

    Colorado Christian University
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  • Keiser University

    For over 30 years, Keiser University eCampus Online has provided student-centered, quality career education.

    Programs

    • Criminal Justice, AA (Online)
    • Paralegal Studies, AA (Online)
    Location:
    Fort Lauderdale: , Fort Lauderdale FL 33309
    Keiser University
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  • Liberty University

    We keep our tuition affordable because it is an integral part of the overall mission for our university.

    Programs

    • AA in Criminal Justice
    Location:
    Lynchburg: 1971 University Boulevard, Lynchburg VA 24502
    Liberty University
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  • Everest University Online

    Manage your career and your life while earning your degree online.

    Programs

    • Criminal Justice (Associate's)
    • Paralegal (Associate's)
    • Criminal Investigations (Associate's)
    Location:
    Santa Ana: , Santa Ana CA
    Everest University Online
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  • Kaplan University

    Advance your career with an online degree from Kaplan University.

    Programs

    • AAS in Paralegal Studies
    Location:
    Fort Lauderdale: 6301 Kaplan University Avenue, Fort Lauderdale FL 33309
    Kaplan University
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  • Westwood College

    Westwood College is an institution of higher learning dedicated to providing quality, career-focused undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to launch, enhance, or change careers.

    Programs

    • Associate Degree - Criminal Justice
    • Associate Degree - Paralegal I
    Location:
    Denver: 3150 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver CO 80227
    Westwood College
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