Legal Office Administration
Organize Your Career
Learn all about the
general operations of a modern law office – serving as a receptionist /
secretary, recording appointments and court dates, telephone etiquette,
processing mail, composing legal documents, and recording accounting
transactions.
We cover the
terminology and procedures used in both litigation and non-litigation matters.
We also impart important verbal and written communication skills in this
comprehensive course.
Student Testimonial
“I just wanted to
say thanks for all the help you have given me so far. It seems to be off to a
great start and my experience so far has been great with you and all the other
staff that I have talked to. It makes it a lot more comfortable knowing that I
have lots of support."
Melanie Upshaw,
Legal Office Administration
Career Prospects
The skills learned
in this program might help you find a position as a legal secretary, legal
administrative assistant, or receptionist, in a wide range of law office
environments including law firms, government agencies, corporate legal
departments, banks, and legal aid societies, just to name a few.
What You Get
Full
multimedia, Internet-ready computer that meets or
exceeds the requirements of the newest industry-standard software; yours to
keep on the successful completion of your program.
Each
Legal student receives personally registered educational versions of the
software required for this program, which includes Windows XP, Microsoft Word
& Access.
Program Time Table
Duration: 64 weeks,
1280 hours (Based on a 20-hour work week)
|
Week |
Hours |
Assignments |
Exams |
Subject |
|
1-5 |
100 |
4 |
1 |
Computer
Concepts |
|
6-9 |
80 |
8 |
1 |
Windows
XP |
|
10-12 |
60 |
5 |
1 |
Internet
Basics |
|
13-15 |
40 |
2 |
1 |
Word
Processing: Microsoft Word |
|
16-19 |
60 |
3 |
1 |
Spreadsheet:
Microsoft Excel |
|
20-23 |
60 |
3 |
1 |
Databases:
Microsoft Access |
|
24-25 |
10 |
1 |
1 |
Email:
Microsoft Outlook |
|
26-30 |
70 |
1 |
1 |
Business
Communications |
|
31-43 |
200 |
10 |
1 |
Legal
Office Procedures |
|
44-64 |
360 |
18 |
1 |
Canadian
Law |
|
1-64 |
260 |
Run concurrently |
Keyboarding
& Filing |
|
Module Summaries
5 weeks; 100 hours; 4 tests; 1 exam
Computer Concepts introduces key terminology and technology associated with
computers.
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4 weeks; 80 hours; 6 tests; 1 exam
We'll teach you the workings of the latest Windows operating system, including
using the desktop, managing files and folders, and using the Windows Help &
Support.
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3 weeks; 60 hours; 5 tests; 1 exam
Provides a step-by-step introduction to all aspects of the Internet. Topics
covered include browsers, searching techniques, and email.
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You will
learn the basics of spreadsheets using Excel, databases using
Access, word processing using Word, and email using Outlook. Each of these
topics has its own module.
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Success in
today's competitive, diverse, and global office environments requires flexible
attitudes and special sensitivity to the effects of culture. Moreover, today's
communicators must be able to think critically and must be familiar with online
technology and the Internet. This topic focuses on the essentials of business
communication demanded in the modern office environment.
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To be a
successful member of the law office support staff, you must demonstrate good,
personal attributes, excellent job skills, and a solid knowledge of the work to
be done. This subject teaches you skills that will assist you to excel in the
areas of law office management, non-litigation responsibilities,
and litigation
responsibilities.
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Studying
Canadian Law will increase your ability to evaluate all of the legal
information that surrounds you. Although many legal terms may sound familiar,
now you will learn what these terms actually mean. Moreover, you will be able
to recognize unfamiliar terms and know when a reported account is accurate or
biased. This topic will give you the opportunity to increase your legal
vocabulary and to build on your own analytical skills.
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Runs concurrently from weeks 13-64
This is an instructional program designed to give you
a high degree of flexibility and success in meeting your goals for effective
typing skills. The solid theoretical basis you will obtain with this course
enables you to transfer your skills to any computerized business environment.
Exercises are designed to help you achieve a speed of 50wpm by the end of the
program.
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Runs concurrently from weeks 13-64
You will learn the fundamentals of filing through a
series of instructions, exercises, and quizzes using a mini filing system which
simulates business documents that would be found in a professional office.
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