Law Clerk: Career Diploma Description

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Law clerks perform many duties such as conduct research, interviews, and assist in the preparation of legal briefs for upcoming cases. This is a demanding position that requires patience and an attention to detail. Read more about this career below.
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What is a Law Clerk Diploma?

A law clerk diploma teaches students how to conduct legal research, interview witnesses, and write legal briefs for lawyers and judges. Law clerks are an integral part of any law office as they perform vital research tasks that help lawyers put cases together.

Having an interest in law is just one of the traits a person must possess in order to perform the job of law clerk. Other job skills include an attention to detail, ability to conduct online and library research, the ability to communicate verbally and in written communication, and a willingness to work long hours before a trial or court date.

Salary Information

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), www.bls.gov, those who have a law clerk diploma can expect to earn between $31,000 and $49,000 annually.

Occupational Outlook

The BLS predicts that the law clerk field will continue to grow. This is due to several reasons. More law firms are seeking trained law clerks who can take over administrative and research related areas of cases. Changing laws and medical breakthroughs and failures have prompted a growing number of lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies and doctors resulting in increase work for law firms.

Degree Specifics

Required Courses:

The courses required to earn a law clerk diploma include:

  • Political science
  • Introduction to the United States legal system
  • Business and contract law
  • Property law

Skills Obtained:

Students will learn a variety of skills while earning their diploma. Specific skills acquire may include the following:

  • How to research
  • How to use databases
  • How to organize information
  • How to find information in archives
  • How to conduct interviews
  • How to prep witnesses for upcoming trials.

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    1. Bryant & Stratton College

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      • AS - Paralegal Studies
      • AS - Criminal Justice
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      • Legal Office Assistant Diploma
      • Criminal Justice and Security Services Diploma
      • Criminal Justice and Security Svcs. - Diploma
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    2. Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology

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    Master's
      • Masters in Dispute Resolution
      • Masters in Legal Studies
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    3. Saint Leo University

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    Doctorate
      • Doctor of Criminal Justice: Education
    Master's
      • MS: Criminal Justice
      • MS: Criminal Justice - Critical Incident Management
    Associate's
      • AA: Criminal Justice
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    4. Fordham University

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    Master's
      • Master of Studies in Law in Corporate Compliance
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    Southwestern College

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    6. Liberty University

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    Doctorate
      • LLM: International Legal Studies
      • Doctor of Criminal Justice: General
      • Doctor of Criminal Justice: Homeland Security
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    Certificate
      • CTG: Criminal Justice
  • University of Maryland Global Campus

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    8. Penn Foster High School

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    High School Diploma
      • HS Diploma
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    9. Penn Foster

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    Certificate
      • Career Diploma - Administrative Assistant

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Bryant & Stratton College

  • AS - Paralegal Studies
  • AS - Criminal Justice
  • Legal Office Assistant Diploma
  • Criminal Justice and Security Services Diploma

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Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology

  • Masters in Dispute Resolution
  • Masters in Legal Studies

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Saint Leo University

  • Doctor of Criminal Justice: Education
  • MS: Criminal Justice
  • AA: Criminal Justice

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Fordham University

  • Master of Studies in Law in Corporate Compliance

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Southwestern College

Liberty University

  • LLM: International Legal Studies
  • Doctor of Criminal Justice: General
  • CTG: Criminal Justice

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University of Maryland Global Campus

Penn Foster High School

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