Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Schools Concentrating On Paralegals And Legal Assistants
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Sacred Heart University and Norwalk Community College.
Fastest Response From Schools
- Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.
Student Body
- Part-Time: For schools emphasizing part-time studies, consider University of New Haven and University of Hartford.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Naugatuck Valley Community College, University of New Haven, University of Hartford, and Manchester Community College.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Norwalk Community College, Naugatuck Valley Community College, Manchester Community College, and Sacred Heart University.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of University of Hartford, Sacred Heart University, University of New Haven, and Briarwood.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Briarwood, University of New Haven, University of Hartford, and Sacred Heart University.
Excellence
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at University of New Haven.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Briarwood, University of Hartford, and University of New Haven.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
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Fairfield University • Fairfield, CT
Studying English (completion in 2009)
• 7/14/2011
"Attending Fairfield University was one of the best decisions of my life, hands down. Not only did I get a quality education, but I got to spend four years living in beautiful Fairfield, CT. I also met some of my best friends while attending Fairfield University."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | The great thing about my career path of becoming a lawyer is that you can go at it with almost any type of academic background. I chose to study english/journalism, because when I first entered college I originally wanted to become a writer. While I am no longer pursuing that career path, writing is an essential part of working in the legal field. I would absolutely say that Fairfield trained me well in my current career. |
| Program Reputation | 9 | Fairfield's english program certainly has a great reputation. Many of the teachers and advisors are distinguished writers, something that certainly drew me in. |
| Program Quality | 9 | Although I did not continue to pursue a career path with my english/journalism degree, my school did provide a great program. Since starting the major till now, my writing skills have drastically improved, which is very helpful in the career I am currently in. |
| Instruction | 10 | Had I continued on that writing path on a professional level, it would have well prepared me. The quality of instruction was very beneficial, with lots of advice and aid along the way. |
| How Difficult | 7 | Sure, compared to other major areas of studies such as biology or accounting, the work load of an English major is not much. But that is not to say we had it easy. There were excessive amounts of assignments, and I wouldn’t say there was ever an easy period. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | For my journalism program, while there was quite a lot of reading involved, our professors made it a point to constantly get us out there in the field and get a first hand, hands on experience as a journalist. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | They are absolutely great when it comes to schedule flexibility. No matter what is going on in your life that you need your class schedule to work around, Fairfield is able to do it. I certainly took advantage of their online courses, as well as their evening classes. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | Of all the universities that I had visited prior to attending Fairfield Universities, none of them had a nicer library that Fairfield's. Not only that, but most, if not all, of Fairfield's classrooms were up to date with the latest computer technology and lab equipment. |
| Social Life | 10 | Despite not having any sports team being very successful, our school had tremendous school spirit. Every basketball home game was sold out, with all students getting into it. As far as parties, Fairfield I think had the best party scene out of all of the universities I had visited, and trust me I have visited a lot. |
| Placement Services | 7 | That is a tough question to answer giving the certain circumstances our job market is currently in. Had I graduated a few years earlier, I am sure my school would help be tremendously at finding a job. But because of untimely economic problems, and especially because of the massive slump the journalism field is experiencing, they were not able to find me something. |
| Alumni Network | 10 | Fairfield University has an amazing alumni network. Their alumni association does an excellent job at keeping our class together and connecting even years after graduation. Thanks to my alumni association, I am able to attend at least 3 events a year that are organized by them. |
Quinnipiac University • Hamden, CT
Studying Legal Studies (completion in 1999)
• 8/3/2011
"I was very satisfied with the breadth and depth of the faculty experience and program learning. The program prepared me very well for employment after graduation."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | Absolutely, you will get your money's worth at Quinnipiac. The professors are caring, make time for you during office hours, and you never feel like a number because the classes generally have less than 20 students. |
| Program Reputation | 6 | Quinnipiac is known better for its mass communications and business programs, but it has highly regarded lawyers as adjunct professors who provide great insight. The program is growing in stature and more employers are looking to the program as a source for employees. |
| Program Quality | 6 | The major provide me with a good background in litigation. The program was very specific on issues related to litigation. |
| Instruction | 7 | We were required to complete an internship during our senior year, at which time you had the option of selecting a position with a broad range of legal employers. I was very well prepared for my first day at work, and a bachelor's degree provided more skills than a traditional certificate program. |
| How Difficult | 7 | The program is difficult because you have to learn the legal jargon. The work load is commensurate with the amount of work I have on a daily basis. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | A couple courses focus on the journey through an action, at which time you are exposed to the important areas of a lawsuit. Book learning supplements the theory on which the procedures are based. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 6 | The program is somewhat flexible, offering classes during the day on the core issues, and at a broad range of times during the evening for the courses taught by adjuncts. There weren't many online options during my time because online learning was in its infancy. |
| Academic Facilities | 8 | Quinnipiac is on the cutting edge of technology resources. The school stresses technology as a means to improve education and employment in the 21st century. |
| Social Life | 8 | Quinnipiac has an oxymoronic diverse student body full of non diverse, diverse individuals. Everyone is social, personable and friendly. |
| Placement Services | 2 | I didn't know if Quinnipiac had a job placement or career services assistance program. |
| Alumni Network | 4 | The alumni network is scant, depending on where you are employed. If you can find an alumnus in your locale, then they are generally helpful. |
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