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This certificate prepares you for administrative support roles in law firms and government. You will acquire an understanding of concepts and terminology associated with the legal system, criminal law and juvenile justice, torts, consumer law, family law, individual rights/ liberties, and contemporary issues. This certificate is designed for individuals with prior administrative assistant experience who are seeking the necessary coursework and practical experience to work as a legal administrative assistant.

Program Outcomes

Students completing this certificate program should be able to satisfy the following outcomes:

1. Compose, proofread, and accurately produce legal and other business documents using appropriate software and equipment within specified timelines.
2. Determine the relationships among law, ethics, and legal office professionals.
3. Follow professional business and legal procedures and standards.
4. Integrate computer, computation, communication, and critical thinking skills to accomplish legal office tasks and solve problems.
5. Store, retrieve, distribute, and manage information to support legal office and management personnel.
6. Work both independently and as part of a team.

Getting Started

Admittance to this program is granted only through faculty approval.

You may earn a certificate of completion by successfully completing the required 36 credit hours with a grade of “C” or better in all courses.