The Legal Secretary Certificate of Achievement will prepare students to work as a legal secretary, supporting the lawyers and paralegals in a law office, corporate legal department, government agency, or other organization. 

Note: ENGL C1000 (or ENGL C1000H) is the prerequisite for LAW R104 Legal Research and Writing I. All other courses required have no prerequisite and may be completed in any order (subject to the availability of courses).

Students with an Associate or Bachelor's degree that included completion of ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or an equivalent may complete all course requirements in any order (subject to the availability of courses).

To earn a Certificate of Achievement (COA), a student must complete all courses within the certificate with a grade of "C" or better (or "P"). 

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

• Use current and emerging computing technology to enhance business and individual productivities.
• Demonstrate proficiency using of general and specialized computer software used in law offices and the courts.
• Prepare, complete, and assemble appropriate forms, document, exhibits, and records with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Identify and explain the roles of a lawyer, law office personnel, and other parties involved in a law practice.
• Define basic legal terms.