Legal Administration, Certificate

Designed to provide an individual with a sufficient level of knowledge, understanding and proficiency to perform tasks as an assistant in a legal setting. The occupational objectives include entry-level employment in public and private organizations as a legal administrative assistant or deputy court clerk.

Certificate Curriculum

First Semester

ENG 111 - College Composition I 3 cr.
ITE 152 - Introduction to Digital Literacy and Computer Applications 3 cr.
LGL 110 - Introduction to the Law and the Paralegal 3 cr.
LGL 125 - Legal Research 3 cr.
SDV 100 - College Success Skills 1 cr.
Elective - Legal Administration (LGL) 3 cr.^1,2

Semester Total: 16 Credits

Second Semester

LGL 126 - Legal Writing 3 cr.
LGL 130 - Law Office Administration & Management 3 cr.
LGL 217 - Trial Practice and the Law of Evidence 3 cr.
LGL 200 - Ethics for the Legal Assistant 1 cr.
LGL 230 - Legal Transactions 3 cr.
Elective - Legal Administration (LGL) 3 cr.^1,2

Semester Total: 16 Credits

Program Total: 32 Credits

¹LGL 215 and LGL 216 are suggested for students without a specialty interest as it enhances general legal skills. Students are advised to meet with an academic or faculty advisor for optimum course selection.

² ELECTIVES General Studies All Programs (excluding Liberal Arts Degrees)