York Law Schools & Programs

There are many educational opportunities in legal fields and criminal justice study in and around York. York College of Pennsylvania offers undergraduate degrees in pre-law and criminal justice, as well as a pre-law society for students planning to attend law school. Area law schools include the Widener University School of Law and Penn State - Harrisburg, Dickinson School of Law. Paralegal education is offered at Penn State - York and students interested in certificates and degrees in paralegal studies or police science can study at Harrisburg Area Community College which has campuses in York, Harrisburg, and Lancaster.


Law Schools, Programs & Courses in York
Subjects listed are highlights of programs and/or courses offered.
Harrington College of Design Brown College Argosy University University of Phoenix American Intercontinental University Kaplan University Le Cordon Bleu Schools International Academy of Design & Technology Argosy University Audubon Expedition Institute Brooks Institute of Photography Brooks Institute of Photography The Art Institutes The Art Institutes Sanford Brown Institute Harrington College of Design University of Phoenix Brooks Institute of Photography Brooks Institute of Photography Argosy University DeVry University Vet Tech Institute The Art Institutes The Art Institute Online

Why York is a Great Place to Study Law
York, Pennsylvania, is a mid-sized, industrialized community in southeastern Pennsylvania, one of the nation's fastest-growing areas. While York and the surrounding areas are primarily rural and suburban, York is close to larger cities such as Harrisburg and Baltimore, offering opportunities for a variety of work in legal and protective services fields. Local law enforcement agencies, such as the York Police Department and the York Area Regional Police Department provide opportunities for community police work in growing departments. Some of the larger law firms in and near York include Hoffermeyer & Semmelman and Saul Ewing

Other Resources for Law Education and Careers in York
  • York County District Attorney
  • Lancaster County Office of the District Attorney
  • York County Prison
  • York County Adult Probation and Parole Department
  • York County Bar Association
  • Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania
  • Pennsylvania State Police
  • Law - Employers in York
  • Harrisburg Bureau of Police
  • Lancaster City Bureau of Police
  • Mooney & Associates
  • Eisenberg, Rothweiler, Schleifer, Weinstein & Winkler
  • Pennsylvania Health Law Project
  • Pennsylvania Legal Services

  • Law - Internship Opportunities in York
  • McNees, Wallace & Nurick summer associate program
  • Rhoads & Sinon LLP summer associate program
  • Pepper Hamilton LLP summer associate program
  • York College of Pennsylvania Department of Public Security
  • Pennsylvania Attorney General
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