Legal Administration, Certificate (261)

Program Description/Purpose: Designed to provide an individual with a sufficient level of knowledge, understanding and proficiency to perform tasks as an assistant in a legal setting.

Occupational Outcomes: The occupational objectives include entry-level employment in public and private organizations as a legal administrative assistant or deputy court clerk.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students will effectively recognize the unauthorized practice of law.
Students will prepare a legal contract utilizing proper format, elements, legal terminology, grammar, and punctuation.
Students will recognize and resolve potential legal and ethical conflicts of interest.

Please discuss your plan with your advisor to ensure it meets your academic goals.

Legal Administration Certificate Curriculum Requirements:

Student Development (1 cr)

SDV 100 - College Success Skills (Fall Spring Summer) 1 cr. or any approved SDV course

Written Communication (3 cr)

ENG 111 - College Composition I (Fall Spring Summer) 3 cr.

Information Literacy (3 cr)

ITE 152 - Introduction to Digital Literacy and Computer Applications (Fall Spring Summer) 3 cr.

Major Requirements (19 cr)

Legal Administration Electives (6 cr)

Choose two additional LGL courses for a total of 6 credits

Program Total: 32 Credits

It is highly recommended that students consult with their academic advisor to select the most appropriate course for their curriculum and/or transferability to another college.

Suggested Scheduling:

First Five

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