Moderate growth is predicted in law and paralegal careers between 2002 and 2012 in the San Francisco area. Careers for lawyers are expected to grow 4.7%, and legal support job should grow 6.4%. The outlook for paralegal jobs is somewhat better, with 9.4% growth expected in that field. Growth for protective service employees is predicted to be 10.8%, with jobs for security guards growing 18.2% and jobs for police and sheriff's patrol officers predicted to increase 3.6%.
Law Schools, Programs & Courses
in San Francisco
Subjects listed are highlights of programs
and/or courses offered.
University of Phoenix Administration of Justice and Security, Criminal Justice Administration
San Francisco, California, is one of the most progressive and culturally diverse cities in the United States. It is also rife with job opportunities for lawyers, legal assistants, criminal justice workers, and security personnel, as the city is home to hundreds of law firms, non-profit justice organizations and local, state, and federal agencies. Two of San Francisco's largest law firms are Morrison & Foerster which has almost 1,000 attorneys, and Pillsbury Winthrop which has law offices all over the world. San Francisco's diverse police department provides security to the city's International Airport and has a special division that handles environmental crimes.
Other Resources for Law Education and Careers in San Francisco
San Francisco has three major law programs: San Francisco Law School an evening program; University of San Francisco School of Law which offers part-time and full-time programs; and the Golden Gate University School of Law with advanced law studies in areas such as environmental and intellectual property law. San Francisco has several schools with paralegal studies programs, including San Francisco State University and City College of San Francisco San Francisco is also a good place for studies in law enforcement fields, such as the homeland security program at Sonoma College and the University of San Francisco's International Institute of Criminal Justice Leadership.
