Legal Administrative Assistant, Technical Certificate of Credit (LA11)
Offered at the Griffin Campus
Program Entrance Term: Fall, Spring, Summer
Minimum Length of Program: 3 terms
Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: 30
Program Description
This certificate program is intended to prepare student for immediate employment as entry-level office assistants in law offices and government and corporate legal departments. The program provides students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for success in legal offices as receptionists and as office assistants and prepares students in the areas of legal office etiquette, word processing, English grammar, and legal document preparation. Students who complete the certificate should acquire the skills and knowledge to successfully sit for the Professional Legal Secretary certification exam.
Admission Requirements
- Submit completed application and application fee
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and all post-secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope
- Meet assessment requirements
The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.
Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See the program advisor for any questions.
Contact Us
Dr. Lonni Wilson, Dean
Email: Lonni.Wilson@sctech.edu
Phone: (770) 914 - 4426