Legal Assisting Career Studies Certificate
Program Currently Under Review-Courses May Not Be Offered in Order Shown
Length: 28 credits
Purpose
To develop the skills and knowledge to work in the growing field of legal assisting. Students will have the opportunity to explore the field through the career studies certificate program, and will after completing the certificate be eligible to transfer to an associate degree program at another community college.
Occupational Objectives
Students completing this program will be prepared for entry level positions as legal assistants in private law firms, businesses, and related venues.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet the general admission requirements of the college.
Program Requirements
Students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.0 in the curriculum to be awarded the Legal Assisting Career Studies Certificate.
| Course # | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 | College Composition I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| AST 243 | Office Administration I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| LGL 110 | Introduction to Law and the Legal Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| LGL 117 | Family Law | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| LGL 125 | Legal Research | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| LGL 126 | Legal Writing | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| LGL 200 | Ethics for the Legal Assistant1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| REA 245 | Real Estate Law | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS 241 | Business Law I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ADJ 211 | Criminal Law, Evidence, and Procedures | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 28 | 0 | 28 |
Total Minimum Credits: 28
1 PHI 220 Ethics (3 credits) may be taken in place of the one-credit LGL 200 Ethics for the Legal Assistant.
This page was last modified on May 16, 2012. If you are looking for previous catalog information, please reference the 2006-2007 Catalog, 2008-2010 Catalog, 2010-2012 Catalog.
