COURSE CURRICULUM

The Legal Administrative Studies certificate program requires the completion of 30 credits, consisting of a carefully designed curriculum that provides students with essential knowledge and skills for a career in legal office administration. Key courses include Introduction to Professional Communication, which develops effective workplace communication skills, and Introduction to Legal Office Procedures, offering foundational knowledge of legal office operations. Students gain practical computer skills through Legal Administrative Computer Applications I and II, focusing on document preparation and production critical to managing legal documents efficiently. The curriculum also covers important legal topics such as Corporate Law and Procedures, Wills and Estates, Litigation and Civil Procedure, and Family Law and Procedures, ensuring students are well-versed in diverse legal areas they will encounter in the workplace. The program culminates with a Legal Assistant Work Experience/Project course, providing hands-on experience or a practical project to apply learned skills in a real-world or simulated legal office setting. Together, these courses equip students with the theoretical understanding and practical expertise necessary to support lawyers and legal professionals in various administrative roles. This comprehensive approach ensures graduates are prepared to handle the demands of a legal office environment, from managing documents and communications to understanding the procedural aspects of different legal disciplines, making them valuable contributors to any legal team.