Legal Office Assistant*

Degree offered

Certificate of Achievement in Legal Office Assistant

Credits required 27

Dean

Calvin McFadden

Program contact

Diana Yohe, Coordinator Office Administration - Legal Administrative Assistant and Professor of Office Administration/Paralegal, ext. 2404

Program Goals Statement

This certificate offers a concentrated and short-term way to acquire office skills for employment in law offices and law-related offices. Legal terminology, court procedures, and computer applications are emphasized.

Program Information

• Gain work experience by participating in CED 210, which places students in office positions related to their academic program.
• Some courses are offered in the spring or fall semesters.
• All credits may be applied to an associate’s degree in Office Administration – Legal Administrative Assistant. Nine (9) credits may be applied to the Paralegal Studies certificate.

Related Programs

Office Administration Degree - Legal Administrative Assistant option

After BCC

Continue studies at BCC for an associate’s degree in Office Administration—Legal Administrative Assistant or expand skills by pursing the Paralegal Studies certificate. Employment in a variety of office settings, including law firms, corporate legal departments, financial institutions, government agencies, and courts. Some graduates continue studies in paralegal and/or law.

Gainful Employment Program Disclosure

In accordance with Federal regulations published in the Federal Register on October 29, 2010, Bristol Community College discloses information about student costs, tuitions, fees and employment statistics to various governing bodies to ensure certification and oversight.

See: Gainful Employment Information