Law

Why Choose our Law Program?

Prepare for a career in the legal field! Our Law programs will help you develop the skills, knowledge and training to begin a law-related career and/or pursue a legal education to become a paralegal or lawyer. Our interdisciplinary coursework emphasizes the development of communication skills, introduces you to the legal field, and prepares you for further study in a variety of majors. Delta College is also part of the Community College Pathway to Law School initiative (Cal-LAW) Student that participate in the Cal-LAW initiative will be given special admissions consideration when they apply to a partnering law school in California.

Learn more about our Degrees, Certificates, and other initiatives we offer in the Law Program at Delta College by following the links below.

Law Degrees and Certificates

Paralegal / Legal Assistant

Pathway to Law

Certificate and Degree Options

Certificate / Degree Name	Pathway Map	2024-2025 Catalog info
Paralegal/Legal Assistant Studies Certificate of Achievement	Pathway Map	Link to Catalog
Pre-Law Studies Certificate of Achievement	Pathway Map	Link to Catalog
Law, Public Policy, and Society, AA-T	Pathway Map	Link to Catalog
Paralegal/Legal Assistant Studies, AS	Pathway Map	Link to Catalog
Social Justice Studies, AA-T	Pathway Map	Link to Catalog

For additional certificate and degree requirements, please visit the College Catalog.

Job Titles and Career Information

The Law Degree and Certificate leads to a variety law-related careers as well prepares you to continue your legal education to become a paralegal or lawyer. Click on a job title to find out career information such as average salaries, employment rates and more!