Legal Assistant, AAS
Graduates of this program will possess the knowledge of the principles of law, legal research, writing, ethics, and office procedures. Students gain knowledge that can be used in a variety of fields including but not limited to litigation, criminal procedure, real estate, and family law. Students also gain specialized knowledge in areas such as estate, trusts, communication, and environmental law.
Start your career as a paralegal at Baltimore City Community College! Prepare for work as a paralegal working under the supervision of a lawyer in a law office, government, corporate, or other private sector legal settings.
Career Options
- Paralegal
- Legal Assistant
BCCC's Advantage
- Small class size
- Virtual & remote learning
- Majority of graduates transfer to a bachelor’s degree program or find job placements
Suggested Sequence of Courses
Every degree-seeking student must complete the College’s General Education Requirements in addition to the academic program requirements. Through the College’s General Education Requirements, students acquire basic knowledge of the disciplines in the areas of arts and humanities, social and behavioral sciences, biological and physical sciences, mathematics, English composition, and computer literacy.
Find out more in the Baltimore City Community College Catalog.
Program Brochure
Program Faculty
Autumn T. Wallace, Esq. – Assistant Professor
Coordinator of Legal Assistant Program (Law/Legal Studies)
Department of Education, Social and Behavioral Science
Liberty Campus, Main Building, Room 253
410-462-7606 (office)
awallace@bccc.edu