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ACCEPTANCE RATE

69.42%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

90%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

13:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

12

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$9,631

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Paralegal Program

The paralegal degree program at Touro College teaches students to perform legal research, as well as drafting, investigatory record-keeping, and other administrative functions related to the legal system. Students who graduate the program will perform these functions under the supervision of an attorney or in a court and will gain instruction from the program in legal research, drafting legal documents, appraising, pleading, courthouse procedures, and other legal specializations. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer paralegal program.

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Touro College

507 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY

Students Enrolled in the Paralegal Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Touro College has offered the following program levels for students:

  • Less Than Two-Year Award
  • Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Less Than Two-Year Award0
Associate's Degree3

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male1
Female2

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Hispanic2
White1

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Paralegal program at Touro College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Description

Assist lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, paralegals and legal assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

    • Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
      • Total Employment: 2
      • Average Hourly Rate: $24.98
      • Average Annual Salary: $51950
    • Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
      • Total Employment: 2
      • Average Hourly Rate: $30.14
      • Average Annual Salary: $62680

      Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers

      Description

      Search real estate records, examine titles, or summarize pertinent legal or insurance documents or details for a variety of purposes. May compile lists of mortgages, contracts, and other instruments pertaining to titles by searching public and private records for law firms, real estate agencies, or title insurance companies.

      Career Outlook & Projections ()

      According to the BLS, title examiners, abstractors, and searchers employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -0.3% from 2014 to 2024

      Salary & Wages

        • Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
          • Average Hourly Rate: $22.95
          • Average Annual Salary: $47740
        • Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
          • Total Employment: 330
          • Average Hourly Rate: $21.11
          • Average Annual Salary: $43900

          Legal Support Workers, All Other

          Description

          All legal support workers not listed separately.

          Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

          Admission Requirements & Details

          The admission details below may give you an idea of the candidates Touro College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.

          College Credits Accepted

          • Dual Credits
          • Life Experience Credits
          • AP Course Credits
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          Academics & Student Services

          Student Services

          To support students and graduates, Touro College may provide services like:

          • Online classes
          • Classes offered on nights and weekends
          • Remedial instructional courses
          • Counseling assistance
          • Work study style employment
          • Assisting students to find work

          Intercollegiate Athletics

          • Basketball