Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate
Division: Career Technical Education
PROGRAM CODE: 1C30459N
Financial Aid Eligible
The Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate prepares the student to work in a variety of venues related to the legal profession including positions as a legal administrative assistant in a law office, or in the court system, and in a variety of other legal settings. To earn a certificate, complete the required courses as listed with a grade of C or better. At least 50% of all course work must be completed at Cypress College. This certificate requires a total of 19 units.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses are listed in suggested sequence (19 units): | ||
| CTRP 073AC | Spelling for Modern Business | 1 |
| CTRP 073BC | Punctuation for Court Reporting | 1 |
| CTRP 071 C | Legal Terminology and Rhetoric | 3 |
| CIS 102 C | MS Word Business Applications | 4 |
| CTRP 072 C | Legal Procedures | 4 |
| BUS 055 C | Business English | 3 |
| BUS 143 C | Introduction to Legal Research | 1 |
| CTRP 080 C | Internship - Law Office | 2 |
| Total Units | 19 | |
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Recommended Advisory: California Notary Public license
Program Student Learning Outcomes:
OUTCOME 1: Acquire the entry-level skills to work in a variety of venues related to the legal profession or the California court system. The certificate is designed for students seeking employment in a law office, the court services division of the state courts, or in a variety of other legal settings. The coursework provides the student with a basic knowledge of law office procedures, English, legal terminology, and MS word applications. This coursework is necessary for employment as a Legal Administrative Assistant.
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