Paralegal Studies Program at Delaware County Community College

04/06/2026

11/10/2025

Thinking about a career in law?
Join us for our Legal Studies and Paralegal Information Session on Tuesday, November 11 from 6–7:30 p.m. at the Marple Campus
Learn about DCCC’s ABA-approved Paralegal programs, internship opportunities, and how to start your legal journey.
📍 STEM Auditorium, Marple Campus

11/04/2025

Join us for The Law Roundtable on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, from 12–2 p.m. , in-person or virtually
This CLE session explores “Personal Injury and All That It Entails: Navigating Rights, Remedies, and Responsibilities.”
📍Delaware County Bar Association Conference Room
335 W Front St, Media, PA 19063 | Register by Nov. 10

11/04/2025

Considering a career in law?
Join our Legal Studies and Paralegal Information Session at the Downingtown Center on Tuesday, November 4, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. to learn how you can start your journey toward a rewarding legal career.

11/04/2025

“The Education Foundation of the Delaware County Community College hosted the Scholarship Luncheon on October 11th to honor students and our generous donors. We are thrilled to report that the Legal Studies and Paralegal Program (LGL) student Holly Voscavage was one of the scholarship recipients. She was joined at the event by Nilufar Jamir, Director or the Program, Pat Flick, our generous donor, and off course many others. Holly graduates this Fall with an excellent academic record.”

09/05/2025

We are now the LEGAL STUDIES AND PARALEGAL PROGRAM (LGL). Our program offers a two-year associate of arts degree and also a certificate in paralegal studies.

The Associate of arts degree has three areas of concentration (1) Law and Paralegal Studies (2) Law, Business and Managment and (3) Law and Criminal Justice.

After acquiring their associates degree students can work as paralegals or transfer to four-year institutions for higher education.

The catalog pages 1 and 2 of the Legal Studies and Paralegal Program are posted below.

09/05/2025

Page 2 of Catalog-Legal Studies and Paralegal Program (LGL)

04/18/2025

"In honor of March being Social Workers Month, DCCC’s Social Services Program and Paralegal Program collaborated to host the Social Services Resource Fair on Thursday, March 27. Marple Campus’ Founders Hall Lounge was bustling with more than 30 tables where visitors could chat with representatives from social services organizations addressing issues surrounding mental health, addiction and recovery, reproductive health, legal advocacy, and many more. DCCC’s Counseling Center and Family Advocacy Center were also well represented at the Fair.
In attendance at the Social Services Resource Fair were Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer; Register of Wills Vincent Rongione; and Executive Director of Crime Victims Project Jennifer DiPillo. “I’ve learned so much,” said DCCC President Dr. Marta Yera Cronin, also in attendance. “These are fantastic resources for our students.” The Social Services Resources Fair was organized by Nilufar Jamir, Director of the College’s Paralegal Studies Program, and Carly Ellman, Assistant Professor of Social Work and Program Coordinator. For more on our Paralegal Studies and Social Work programs"

04/18/2025

"Today the Register of Wills Office was excited to welcome students from the Paralegal Studies Program at . The students were present along with their Director of Paralegal Studies, Nilufar A. Jamir and Richard M. Lutz, Esquire, Coordinator of the Family Advocacy Center. They met with First Deputy, Julie Everett, Marriage License Clerk, Angela Tibbs and Orphans’ Court Administrator, Dan Anderson who spoke with the students about the functions here in the Register of Wills Department. They learned about the process of obtaining a Marriage License needed to get legally married in the State of PA and the requirements to do so, along with information on how to obtain copies of previously issued marriage licenses needed for the DMV, name change etc. They gained information about Hearings held before Register Rongione, the process of probating a will or opening an estate for Letters of Administration and the issuance of legal documents needed to handle assets when a loved one has passed away. The learned about legal guardianships, adoptions and various after probate filings as well as legal filings to be presented to the Orphans’ Court Judge. They also heard from their fellow student, Michelle Gutierrez, who is currently a paralegal intern here in the Register of Wills office! Thank you all for stopping by and we wish you the best of luck in your studies and your future endeavors!"

04/18/2025

"This week, the DCCC Paralegal Studies Program sponsored a tour of the Delaware County Court House, in Media, Pa. Students were greeted on arrival by the President Judge Linda A. Cartisano, Deputy District Attorney Tanner Rouse, Esquire and Courthouse Administrator, Gerald Montella, Esquire.
Highlights of the tour included a visit to a criminal jury trial in Judge Pileggi’s court, meeting with Judge Cartisano who explained how the judicial system works, and Deputy DA Rouse who spoke about the role of the DA’s office. The students also visited Mary J. Walk, Esquire, Director, Delaware County Office of Judicial Support, Julie Rosie, Esquire and her team at the Register of Wills Office and the law library where they spoke with the librarian Harry Brown. The final stop was with the District Attorney’s office, where students were greeted by the District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer and Rouse.
The students also connected with DCCC Legal and Paralegal Studies program alumni who work at the courthouse, gaining valuable insights into the field and potential career paths within the legal system. We’re grateful for this experiential learning opportunity for our students! "

03/24/2025

ESCORTED FREE VISIT TO THE MEDIA COURT HOUSE

TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED

DATE: APRIL 9TH, 8:30-12:30

MEET AT THE STEM LOBBY

REGISTRATION REQUIRED: https://cglink.me/2uh/r376452