by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in New Jersey to review for the 2025 Best Legal Assistant/Paralegal Schools in New Jersey ranking.
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The paralegal school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Legal Assistant/Paralegal Schools in New Jersey. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the paralegal degrees they offer, see the list below.
Brookdale Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in legal assistant/paralegal. Brookdale Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the large suburb of Lincroft.More information about a degree in legal assistant/paralegal from Brookdale Community College
Explore all the Best Legal Assistant/Paralegal Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,026 | 491 |
| Pennsylvania | 978 | 182 |
| Maryland | 618 | 142 |
| District of Columbia | 441 | 31 |
| Delaware | 345 | 38 |
One of 5 majors within the Legal Support Services area of study, Legal Assistant/Paralegal has other similar majors worth exploring.
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