Jobs in legal fields should experience strong growth in San Diego, with the job market expected to grow 17.7% between 2002 and 2012. Jobs for lawyers should increase 19.1%, and paralegal jobs are predicted to increase 22.9%. Jobs for law enforcement workers should see even more growth with a 23.5% increase. Corrections officers are projected to increase 26%, and jobs for police and sheriffs should grow 21.4%.
Law Schools, Programs & Courses
in San Diego
Subjects listed are highlights of programs
and/or courses offered.
University of Phoenix Administration of Justice and Security, Criminal Justice Administration
San Diego, California, is not only one of the nation's most desirable places to live, but it also has a strong legal market that, according to area firms, is continuing to grow. The city is home to offices of many national and international law firms, as well as a number of state and federal government agencies that employ law enforcement personnel and legal support. Two of the city's largest law firms include Latham & Watkins which serves a number of industries and their clients, and DLA Piper Rudnick Gray Cary whose legal services include litigation and technology, media, and communications law.
Other Resources for Law Education and Careers in San Diego
San Diego offers many choices for legal, criminal justice, and paralegal education. San Diego has three law schools: California Western School of Law, University of San Diego University, and the Thomas Jefferson School of Law.
For students looking for a four-year degree, San Diego State University offers a bachelor of science criminal justice degree and the University of California - Earl Warren College provides a Law and Society program that examines legal, social, and ethical issues in their historical context. Several schools offer paralegal studies and legal administration and criminal justice degrees and certifications, including the San Diego Community College District and Maric College.
