Almost 9,000 people are employed in legal professions in the Tampa area, including about 3,900 lawyers and 2,500 people in paralegal jobs. About 3,500 police and sheriff's officers and about 700 detectives are employed in Tampa. The annual growth rate for paralegal jobs is 3.18%, for police and sheriff's officers is 2.54%, and 2.11% for lawyers.
Law Schools, Programs & Courses
in Tampa
Subjects listed are highlights of programs
and/or courses offered.
University of Phoenix Administration of Justice and Security, Criminal Justice Administration
Tampa, Florida, is thriving coastal city full of diverse communities and booming businesses. Jobs in legal careers abound, ranging from a number of government agencies and courts to nationally recognized private law firms. Tampa's multicultural community, which includes growing numbers of Hispanics and retirees, offers many opportunities for specialized law practice serving these populations. Tampa also is home to colleges offering competitive programs in criminal justice, pre-law, paralegal education, and law.
Other Resources for Law Education and Careers in Tampa
Eckerd College and the University of South Florida offer pre-law and criminology studies. Students in Hillsborough Community College's Criminal Justice Technology department can earn associate in science degrees that provide a good foundation for a number of careers in law enforcement and criminal justice. Southwest Florida College has paralegal education and criminal justice studies programs. The University of Tampa's criminology department excels in connecting students with practicing lawyers and law enforcement officials. Those wishing to pursue graduate studies can attend the Florida Metropolitan University Graduate School of Criminal Justice or Stetson University's College of Law.
