Legal Office Support Certificate (LOS)
2019-2020
Type: Career, Certificate (C1)
Open Admissions
Division: Career & Technical Education and Business
The Legal Office Support certificate is a short-term training program specifically designed for students interested in acquiring the skills needed for entry-level positions in small to medium law firms. Training focuses on developing a high level of proficiency in keyboarding and word processing, preparing various legal documents, and understanding legal office ethics and procedures. Students learn how to prepare court and client documents related to various legal specialties such as litigation, contracts, torts, criminal law, family law, real estate, wills and estates.
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First Year
Fall
| OFT101 | Keyboarding and Word Processing | 3 |
| OFT114 | Business Communications | 3 |
| OFT212 | Administrative Office Procedures | 3 |
| PLG101 | Introduction to Law and Paralegal Practice | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Spring
| BUS102 | Business Law | 3 |
| BUS132 | Business Workplace Seminar | 1 |
LAD ELECTIVE
| Directed Elective | 3 |
| OFT102 | Advanced Keyboarding and Word Processing | 3 |
| OFT222 | Spreadsheet and Presentation Graphics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Requirement Notes
OFT101: Students who touch type 35 wpm or more and have knowledge of Microsoft Word 2010 may waive OFT101 and register for OFT102. The credits for OFT101 may be fulfilled with a 3-credit open elective.
OFT114: A minimum grade of C- is required to graduate from this program and to meet OFT prerequisites.
LAD Directed Electives: Students must select one (1) of the following Directed electives: PLG104, PLG108, PLG104, or PLG205
Program Note
Communication and Mathematics proficiency required to graduate.
See guided pathway sheets for advising information specific to your area of focus.
Total Credit Hours: 25
Program Student Learner Outcomes
- Produce accurate legal and business documents using word processing, spreadsheets and presentation graphics.
- Perfom basic accounting functions including computerized software.
- Communicate effectively in a legal and/or business environment both verbally and in writing.
- Apply interpersonal skills as they relate to business.
Occupational Skills Required
- Keyboarding
- Wordprocessing
- Ability to create and manipulate spreadsheets
- Presentation graphics
Experiential Learning Required in Program
- BUS132 - Business Workplace Seminar
Most Common Linked Occupation Title – All Education Levels
Most Common Linked Occupation Title – Associate’s or Less
Average Annual Growth (10-Year Projection)
- US - -2.10%
- Boston MSA – -2.20%
- Essex County – -2.20%
- Boston MSA Average Entry-Level Wages (2016) – $36,900
- Boston MSA Median Wages (2016) – $55,600