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Continuing Education >> Certificate Programs >> Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant

Legal assistants perform various tasks delegated to them by the supervising attorney including legal research, document preparation, client and witness interviewing, fact investigation, and litigation case management. The 280 hours of classroom training prepares students for entry-level positions by providing a working knowledge of the law-related skills necessary to competently assist the supervising attorney. A practical foundation in the ethical and professional principles that govern attorneys and legal assistants, and training in a legal vocabulary is offered.

Required Coursework 280 Hour Certificate
Legal Office Procedures	48 hrs
Legal Terminology	48 hrs
Legal Ethics & Professional Responsibility	24 hrs
Keyboarding Level I and II	60 hrs
Word Processing Level I and II	40 hrs
Cultural Diversity in Today’s Workplace	20 hrs
Business Writing	20 hrs
Career Development	20 hrs

This Certificate approved for WIA/TAA funding.