Legal Office Administration Certificate

Semester Sequence

This is a suggested schedule for a student who has completed any developmental course work and has no transfer credits.

Program Requirements and Electives - 26 Credits

• ENGL 106 - English Grammar and Usage 3 Credit(s).
• LGST 101 - Introduction to Law 3 Credit(s).
• OFAD 102 - Keyboarding I: Basic Keyboarding 2 Credit(s).
• OFAD 104 - Keyboarding II: Document Processing 3 Credit(s).
• OFAD 110 - Administrative Office Procedures 3 Credit(s).
• OFAD 114 - IT Essentials 3 Credit(s).
• OFAD 223 - Legal Typing and Transcription 3 Credit(s).
• OFAD 228 - Word I: Text Editing and Formatting Skills 3 Credit(s).
• OFAD 250 - Machine Transcription 3 Credit(s).

Total Credits Required for Certificate: 26*

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed college coursework at other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101  in the first semester at CCBC. This is a 1-credit class, and it does not count towards the number of credits required for a degree or certificate. Students are required to provide an official transcript(s) to document successful completion of college coursework at another institution(s) for this requirement to be waived.

Program Description

This certificate emphasizes fundamental skills required for the legal office environment and prepares students for entry-level employment in the legal office.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be able to:

1. produce first-time mailable copy using state-of-the art software from a variety of inputs;
2. combine organizational and technical skills to improve office workflow; and
3. produce, prepare, and assemble legal documents following proper procedures.

Gainful Employment Disclosure

http://www.ccbcmd.edu/migrate/gainfulemployment/legal office administration.html