The Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate program is a specialized program designed to provide advanced training and simulated practice in the administrative responsibilities required to complement the legal team in law firms, private or public corporations, or government departments. Legal terminology, legal transcription, court procedures, and computer applications are emphasized. This comprehensive, short-term certificate prepares students for employment in law offices, insurance companies, financial institutions, courts, and police departments, as well as in legal departments of business firms and government offices.
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Business Law I |
3.0 |
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Microcomputer Word Processing |
3.0 |
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Introduction to Law and Ethics |
3.0 |
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Civil Litigation I |
3.0 |
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Law Office Management |
3.0 |
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Legal Machine Transcription |
3.0 |
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Information Management |
3.0 |
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Software Applications in the Law Office |
3.0 |
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Legal Document Production*** |
3.0 |
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Legal Systems and Procedures |
3.0 |
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OST Senior Practicum |
3.0 |
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General Elective** |
3.0 |
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Total Credit Hours: |
36.0 |
| NOTE:**General Elective Recommendations: | |||
| * OST 134 | Office Communications | ||
| * OST 196 | Office Confidentiality and Security | ||
| *If an introductory computer class is needed, take one of the following three courses: | |||
| * CPT 101 | Introduction to Computers | ||
| * CPT 104 | Introduction to Information Technology | ||
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* CPT 170 |
Microcomputer Applications |
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