Business Technology-Legal Office
The dynamics of today's legal profession require a special class of employee who is a key member of the legal team and able to deal with the complex laws in our nation. Office professionals working in the legal field must be competent in computer applications software and legal document preparation. Clark Business Technology courses provide a solid foundation in using computers for all business and office applications.
A legal assistant/paralegal cannot give legal advice, represent a client in court, set a fee, or accept a case, functions generally considered the practice of law.
Students must complete all specifically listed courses and Major Area Requirements with a minimum grade of "C" or better in order to successfully complete the program and earn the award.
Refer to the Degree & Certificate Requirements Section of the Clark College Catalog to identify the courses needed to satisfy the General Education Requirements.
A legal assistant/paralegal cannot give legal advice, represent a client in court, set a fee, or accept a case, functions generally considered the practice of law.
Students must complete all specifically listed courses and Major Area Requirements with a minimum grade of "C" or better in order to successfully complete the program and earn the award.
Refer to the Degree & Certificate Requirements Section of the Clark College Catalog to identify the courses needed to satisfy the General Education Requirements.
Business Technology-Legal Office (CP)
This program is designed for students who have had prior training in keyboarding. The program will build upon that skill, provide knowledge of legal terminology, and improve the ability to prepare legal forms.
If they have had no prior training, students should consider entering the two-year program. Prerequisites for enrollment: one year of keyboarding in high school or 55 wpm certified by taking a keyboarding test. Students will work in a law office part-time in the last quarter.
If they have had no prior training, students should consider entering the two-year program. Prerequisites for enrollment: one year of keyboarding in high school or 55 wpm certified by taking a keyboarding test. Students will work in a law office part-time in the last quarter.
General Education Requirements
Communication Skills (3 credits required)
BTEC 107
5 cr.
Computational Skills (3 credits required)
MATHB065
5 cr.
Human Relations (3 credits required)
CMST&230
5 cr.
or CMST&210
5 cr.
Major Area Requirements
BTEC 102
1-3 cr.
BTEC 122
5 cr.
BTEC 131
3 cr.
BTEC 135
1 cr.
BTEC 140
2 cr.
or BTEC 141
2 cr.
or BTEC 143
2 cr.
or BTEC 145
2 cr.
and BTEC 199
1-3 cr.
BTEC 150
5 cr.
PRLE 101
3 cr.
PRLE 102
3 cr.
PRLE 103
3 cr.
PRLE 151
3 cr.
PRLE 209
3 cr.
Total Required Credits: 51-52
To learn more about this program's employment outlook, approximate cost and potential careers, please visit the Gainful Employment Program Information page.
General Education Outcomes
- Communications: Communicate with various audiences using a variety of methods as appropriate for a career and technical education program.
- Human Relations: Demonstrate interpersonal/human relations skills as appropriate for a career and technical education program.
- Computational Skills: Solve quantitative problems and interpret the solutions as appropriate for a career and technical education program.
Business Technology-Legal Administrative Assistant (AAS)
The legal administrative assistant prepares legal papers, summons, complaints, motions, and subpoenas. Specialized training includes the terminology and skills necessary to meet the demands of a legal administrative assistant. Students are trained for employment with a law firm or law-related office such as corporate legal departments of business firms, banks, insurance companies, and financial institutions. Better than average growth is anticipated for this occupation in the state, while a 25% increase is expected in the next decade.
General Education Requirements
Communication Skills (6 credits required)
ENGL&101
5 cr.
ENGL 212
3 cr.
Health & Physical Education (3 credits required)
Computational Skills (3 credits required)
MATHB065
5 cr.
Human Relations (3 credits required)
CMST&230
5 cr.
or CMST&210
5 cr.
Humanities (3 credits required) **
Social Sciences (3 credits required) **
Natural Sciences (3 credits required)
Major Area Requirements
BTEC 010
1-3 cr.
BTEC 101
1-3 cr.
or BTEC 190
1-3 cr.
BTEC 102
1-3 cr.
BTEC 107
5 cr.
BTEC 122
5 cr.
BTEC 131
3 cr.
BTEC 140
2 cr.
or BTEC 141
2 cr.
or BTEC 143
2 cr.
or BTEC 145
2 cr.
and BTEC 199
1-3 cr.
BTEC 150
5 cr.
BTEC 170
3 cr.
BTEC 175
3 cr.
BTEC 211
5 cr.
BUS& 101
5 cr.
PRLE 101
3 cr.
PRLE 102
3 cr.
PRLE 103
3 cr.
PRLE 151
3 cr.
PRLE 209
3 cr.
Total Required Credits: 92-93
* Register for BTEC 100.
** CMST courses may not count for more than two distribution areas of general education requirements. CMST& 210 can count for Humanities or Social Sciences; CMST& 230 can count for Humanities.
** CMST courses may not count for more than two distribution areas of general education requirements. CMST& 210 can count for Humanities or Social Sciences; CMST& 230 can count for Humanities.
General Education Outcomes
- Communications: Communicate with various audiences using a variety of methods as appropriate for a career and technical education program.
- Human Relations: Demonstrate interpersonal/human relations skills as appropriate for a career and technical education program.
- Computational Skills: Solve quantitative problems and interpret the solutions as appropriate for a career and technical education program.
- Health and PE: Demonstrate progress toward healthier behaviors as appropriate for a career and technical education program.
- Humanities: Analyze, interpret, and evaluate works and ideas in the Humanities within appropriate global and historical contexts as appropriate for a career and technical education program.
- Social Science: Evaluate, analyze, and explain events, behaviors, and institutions using perspectives and methods in the Social Sciences as appropriate for a career and technical education program.
- Science: Apply fundamental principles and relationships from the Natural Sciences to solve problems as appropriate for a career and technical education program.