Legal Office Procedures
This course covers the knowledge and skills needed by a law clerk working in a legal office that relate to office management, practices and procedures. It begins with the roles and responsibilities of various professionals found in the legal setting. Then is explores the workings of the court system, time and financial management, organizational skills, communication skills, the production and processing of legal documents, and legal terminology and citation.
Students will examine commonly used legal forms specific to the practice areas of Family Law, Real Estate, Estates, Litigation and Business Name registration. The final topic of the course covers the students’ future career as a legal professional and focuses on program work practicum, resumes, portfolios, interviews, and potential career paths.