Legal Assistant (CD)

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Certificate of Development · Program Code: 177 · Credit Hours: 21-22 · Contact Hours: 21-22

Associate Dean: Gretchen Carroll

This certificate of development program is ideal for those students currently working in an office environment, or those wishing to enter such a setting. Students will gain a basic understanding of the legal field while improving business and written communication skills.

Program Requirements: 18-19 Credit Hours

B 111 - Accounting Procedures (3 credit hours) or
B 211 - Principles Of Accounting I (4 credit hours)
ENG 111 - English Composition I (3 credit hours)
ENG 112 - English Composition II (3 credit hours)
LA 200 - Law Office Management & Legal Ethics (3 credit hours)
LA 201 - Research Writing & Analysis I (3 credit hours)
LA 203 - Litigation Preparation & Procedure (3 credit hours)

Additional Requirements: (choose one course)

LA 205 - Real Estate Law (3 credit hours)
LA 206 - Probate Law (3 credit hours)
LA 207 - Family Law (3 credit hours)
LA 208 - Tort Law (3 credit hours)

Suggested Sequence for Full-Time Students:

Semester I (Fall)

ENG 111 - English Composition I (3 credit hours)
LA 200 - Law Office Management & Legal Ethics (3 credit hours)
LA 201 - Research Writing & Analysis I (3 credit hours)
1 Additional Requirements

Semester II (Winter)

B 111 - Accounting Procedures (3 credit hours)
B 211 - Principles Of Accounting I (4 credit hours)
ENG 112 - English Composition II (3 credit hours)
LA 203 - Litigation Preparation & Procedure (3 credit hours)