business documents.
LGLS 101 Business Law Practices and Procedures
LGL 176 Legal Transcription
Students are introduced to basic terminology and procedures related to the three major types
Students learn to transcribe, proofread, and
of business organizations, contract requirements,
finalize correspondence, legal documents and
real estate and bankruptcy.
forms from voice dictation with emphasis on using reference materials to find and correct
LGLS 105
errors, following oral directions and on increasing
Office Procedures in the Legal Office
keyboarding productivity.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS | COURSE CATALOG 2013 - 2014
Students develop the necessary skills to provide LGL 180
office support such as processing correspondence
Professionalism in the Legal Office
and documents, time and billing data entry, calendaring and scheduling appointments and
Students explore ways to develop positive
events, telephone and receptionist duties, and
working relationships with co-workers, clients,
managing files and records.
managers and attorneys. Students develop effective listening and problem solving skills in
LGLS 110
order to succeed at work.
Basic Legal Transcription
LGL 192
Students are introduced to using transcription
Job Search
equipment to produce memorandums, letters, legal documents, and pleadings. Students gain
Students examine the role of the successful legal
skill in proofreading for correct grammar, content,
secretary/legal assistant and the importance of
and format.
ethics and client confidentiality in today’s law offices. Students create cover letters and resumes
LGLS 115
and develop job search strategies and interviewing
Litigation and Criminal Law
skills to assist in their placement after training.
Practices and Procedures
Students participate in mock interviews. Students become familiar with the basic principles LGL 194
of tort law and the terminology and procedures
Cooperative Work Experience/Internship
related to the general litigation process from filing the complaint through the appellate
Students who are qualified may participate in
process. Students are also introduced to the
a paid, co-operative work experience or non-
basic terminology and procedures related to
paid internship. Students may gain on-the-job
criminal law.
experience by applying directly to law firms, government agencies, etc. and then working part-time. Students may receive credit for work appropriate to their training.
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