Legal Assistant
Two Year ASB Degree Program
93 credits / 1,980 clock hours
This associate's degree program will teach you to be a well-qualified legal assistant. Students learn standard office procedures, basic accounting, and the most widely used software applications. The LA program offers hands-on projects, coursework, and opportunities for internships. You will also develop professional personal communication skills, as they are essential for employees in the field.
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Career Opportunities
- Legal Assistant
- Office Manager
- Legal Administrative Assistant
- Courthouse Support
Legal Assistant students will:
- Learn basic accounting and economics
- Learn administrative and legal office procedures
- Have excellent communication skills
- Become familiar with personal injury, family law and criminal law
Sample of Courses
- Business Law
- Civil Litigation
- Cyber Law
- Criminal Law
- Family Law
Complete Course List (click to expand)
| Code | Course | Credits | Clock Hours |
| |
| First Term |
| EN101 | English I | 3 | 60 |
| CP101 | Introduction to Computing |
1.5 |
30 |
| KE101 | Keyboarding I and Lab | 3 | 60 |
| GE146 | Introduction to Business Math | 2.5 | 36 |
| PD119 | Personal Development | 1 | 24 |
| AC101 | Accounting I |
3 |
60 |
| LE115 | Business Law | 2 | 36 |
| TOTAL CREDITS / CLOCK HOURS |
16 |
306 |
| |
| Second Term |
| GE227 | English II | 4 | 60 |
| KE143 | Keyboarding II | 2 | 56 |
| KE144 | Keyboarding II Lab | 1 | 28 |
| WP202 | Word Processing | 3 | 60 |
| GE236 | Introduction to Psychology | 2.5 | 36 |
| LE203 | Introduction to Law | 3 | 60 |
| TOTAL CREDITS / CLOCK HOURS | 15.5 | 300 |
| |
| Third Term |
| GE235 | English III | 4 | 60 |
| SS204 | Editing & Proofreading | 1.5 | 30 |
| WP205 | Advanced Word Processing | 3 | 60 |
| KE114 | Transcription | 1.5 | 30 |
| SS110 | Records Management | 1.5 | 30 |
| LE205 | Legal Terminology | 3 | 60 |
| LE212 | Wills and Estates | 2 | 36 |
| TOTAL CREDITS / CLOCK HOURS | 16.5 | 306 |
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| Fourth Term |
| CP212 | Microsoft Office | 3 | 60 |
| MG207 | Real Estate Fundamentals | 2 | 36 |
| LE220 | Civil Litigation I | 2 | 56 |
| LE221 | Civil Litigation I Lab | 1 | 28 |
| LE116 | Introduction to Law of Torts |
3 |
60 |
| LE114 | Introduction to Family Law |
1 |
24 |
| GE219 | Human Relations | 2.5 | 36 |
| CD204 | Job Search Skills | 1 | 24 |
| GE224 | Speech | 1 | 24 |
| TOTAL CREDITS / CLOCK HOURS | 16.5 |
348 |
| |
| Fifth Term |
| MG210 | Real Estate Practice | 3 | 60 |
| LE222 | Civil Litigation II | 2 | 56 |
| LE223 | Civil Litigation II Lab | 1 | 28 |
| LE105 | Cyber Law | 2 | 36 |
| LE103 | Introduction to Criminal Law | 3 | 60 |
| GE148 | Introduction to Sociology | 1.5 | 24 |
| GE201 | Economics | 4 | 60 |
| TOTAL CREDITS / CLOCK HOURS | 16.5 | 324 |
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| Sixth Term |
| LE601 | Legal Assistant Internship | 8 | 336 |
| CD212 | Professional Development | 2 | 30 |
| CD211 | Career Preparation | 2 | 30 |
| TOTAL CREDITS / CLOCK HOURS | 12.0 | 396 |
| NOTE: Students enrolled in the Legal Assistant program at our Lewistown or Philipsburg locations will begin their studies in Lewistown or Philipsburg and complete their studies at the State College location. |
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