司法研究部为攻读学士学位的学生提供了律师助理研究证书课程，该课程包括在法律基础方面的均衡和多样化背景，适当的技能以及从事法律助理工作所必需的实际现场工作经验。该计划发展智力和分析能力，教育学生在律师助理领域的直接就业机会，并结合学生的本科学历提供其他职业机会。蒙特克莱尔州立大学律师助理研究计划是新泽西州第一家也是唯一一家获得美国律师协会批准的州立大学。凡达到课程标准，达到课程要求的21个学时，保持2.75的GPA并完成学士学位的所有学生都将获得结业证书。
The Department of Justice Studies offers a Paralegal Studies Certificate Program for post-baccalaureate students, which includes a balanced and varied background in the legal fundamentals, appropriate skills and practical field work experience necessary for employment as a legal assistant. The program develops intellectual and analytical skills, educates students for direct employment opportunities in the paralegal field and provides additional career possibilities in combination with a student's undergraduate degree. The Montclair State University Paralegal Studies Program is the first and only state college or university in New Jersey to receive American Bar Association approval.