Legal Practice Assistant ATC
Students pursuing the Legal Practice Assistant Advanced Technical Certificate option will receive training in legal office procedures and the preparation of legal documents. An internship experience in a law-related office is also an integral part of the curriculum.
Upon completion of the program, students will:
- Produce legal documents from draft, dictation, and forms
- Understand basic legal research skills and be able to work effectively in a standard law library
- Maintain office, court calendars, and understand basic office procedures
- Work effectively with a wide spectrum of legal professionals
- Maintain confidentiality
- Understand the importance of legal ethics
- Demonstrate knowledge and skill to run a variety of computer programs
Completion of a Technical Skill Assessment is required.
General Education Core
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMM-101 | FUNDAMENTALS OF ORAL COMMUNICATION | 3.00 |
| HRPT-185 | HUMAN RELATIONS IN ORGANIZATIONS | 3.00 |
| Total Credits | 6.00 | |
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GNBPT-100 | KEYBOARDING | 1.00 |
| GNBPT-101 | BASIC ACCOUNTING | 3.00 |
| GNBPT-110 | BUSINESS COMPUTER SKILLS | 3.00 |
| GNBPT-112 | EXCEL | 3.00 |
| GNBPT-185 | BUSINESS COMMUNICATION | 3.00 |
| GNBPT-200 | BUSINESS DOCUMENT PROCESSING | 3.00 |
| GNBPT-202 | FINANCIAL BUSINESS APPLICATIONS | 3.00 |
| GNBPT-233 | OFFICE PROCEDURES | 3.00 |
| MGTPT-270 | BUSINESS ETHICS | 3.00 |
| LAWPT-219 | LEGAL TERMINOLOGY | 3.00 |
| LAWPT-224 | INTRODUCTION TO LAW | 3.00 |
| LAWPT-230 | LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING I | 3.00 |
| LAWPT-265 | BUSINESS LAW I | 3.00 |
| LAWPT-274 | LEGAL PROCEDURES | 3.00 |
| LAWPT-294A | INTERNSHIP IN LAW I | 3.00 |
| LAWPT-323 | CIVIL LITIGATION | 3.00 |
| Completion of a Technical Skills Assessment is required | ||
| Total Credits | 46.00 | |