Instructional Programs
Legal Assistant
Degree(s) A.S. in Legal Assistant 8686 AS.LEG
(with General Education Requirements Option A)
Certificate(s) Certificate in Legal Assistant 8686 CT.LEG
San Jacinto Campus (951) 487-MSJC (6752) 1-800-624-5561
Menifee Valley Campus (951) 672-MSJC (6752) 1-800-452-3335 Carolyn Hays (951) 639-5520 chays@msjc.edu
Employment Concentration Certificate(s) Legal Office Support 99999 ECC.LEG.LOS
Program Description
Transfer Preparation
The Certificate/Associate of Science (AS) degree program in Legal Assistant studies is designed to prepare students for a paraprofessional career in generalized or specialized areas of paralegal service. This program provides students with a strong foundation in communication skills and research. This program also provides students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to enter the job market as a legal assistant in private law offices, government agencies, or business corporations. The Associate of Science (AS) degree program provides students with an educational foundation helpful for transfer to a baccalaureate pre-law program or related field of study. A legal assistant works under the direction of an attorney in performing legal services to meet the client’s needs.
MSJC offers a range of course work to prepare students to transfer to four-year colleges and universities. All four–year institutions prescribe their own standards for course evaluation and admissions. Prospective transfer students are advised to review the MSJC catalog with a counselor to determine which MSJC courses are transferable to the receiving institution.
Career Opportunities
Certificate in Legal Assistant (27 units)
Public Agencies * Business Corporation * City Government * Private Law Office * State Government * Federal Government
Core Courses (9 units)
Degree In addition to the 27 units of the certificate program, students must complete all of the MSJC General Education Option A requirements for the Associate of Science (AS) degree in Legal Assisting.
Certificates
LEG-100 LEG-106 OTEC-144 or CAPP-121C or CAPP-121C1 CAPP-121C2 CAPP-121C3
Foundations of the Legal System Research & Writing I for the Legal Assistant Keyboarding and Document Formatting
3 units 3 units 3 units
Using Microsoft Word 2003 – Level 1
3 units
Using Microsoft Word 2003 – Level 1, Part 1 Using Microsoft Word 2003 – Level 1, Part 2 Using Microsoft Word 2003 – Level 1, Part 3
1 unit 1 unit 1 unit
Elective Courses (18 units) LEG-103/GER-103 Elder Law LEG-104 Law Office Management
Mt. San Jacinto College 2007-2008 Catalog
3 units 3 units
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