Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate of Achievement

This Legal Administrative Assistant certificate prepares students with essential skills and knowledge for careers in legal administrative support. Designed for those aspiring to work in law firms or law offices, the program offers a comprehensive overview of the legal system, the day-to-day operations of a law office, and serves as a valuable opportunity for those interested in pursuing more advanced paralegal or legal degrees. Students will gain proficiency in legal terminology, some legal document preparation, and learn about the administrative tasks necessary for successful law office operation.

Graduates will be well-prepared for administrative support roles in law firms, government agencies, and other organizations.

While this certificate is new, a similar program previously offered via extension showed over 15 completions per year. Based on LMI data, student interest, and the industry demand, we project to have a minimum of 15 graduates per academic year.

The goal of the Certificate of Achievement is to provide Career Technical Education (CTE) students opportunities in Legal Administrative Assistant positions. This Certificate is designed to provide students with a foundation in legal terminology, legal concepts, and legal office procedures to work efficiently in fast-paced legal environments. Upon completion of this program a students will be able to:
1. Identify legal issues in business law case hypotheticals that involve torts, crimes, intellectual property, and contracts.
2. Define the structure, form, and purpose of various law offices, and identify commonly used court papers.

The proposed certificate is comprised of current courses from established district Law and Paralegal curriculum. The grouping of these courses into a certificate is part of an overall plan for students to gain employment in the field of Legal Administrative Assistant.

Students will have the opportunity to develop specialized knowledge and practical skills required to excel as a Legal Administrative Assistant.  This program will prepare the students to work in legal offices to support attorneys, paralegals, and other legal professionals by performing a wide range of administrative and clerical duties. This program also serves as a valuable opportunity for those interested in pursuing more advanced paralegal or legal degrees.  One of the required courses, Business Law also helps prepares our students for transfer to a four-year university. This certificate will significantly improve CTE enrollment, completion, graduation rates, and gainful employment.

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