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All credits from this certificate apply toward the following:
Legal Studies : Paralegal Associate Degree, 101101
Legal Studies : Paralegal-Post Baccalaureate Technical Diploma, 311101
Delivery
How do I get started in this program?
Requirements for Certificate Entry
- Apply at www.nwtc.edu/apply.
- Enroll in classes.
What are my courses?
Curriculum
Students following the study plan below will complete the Law Office Administration Pathway Certificate in the number of semesters shown.
First Semester
8 Week 1
8 Week 2
Semester Total
6
Second Semester
8 Week 1
8 Week 2
Semester Total
9
Total Credits
15
- Curriculum Note: A grade of "C" or better must be achieved in 10-110-101 Paralegal Intro/Legal Ethics in order to enroll in any 10-110-xxx course for which 10-110-101 is designated as a prerequisite.
Certificate Outcomes
- Describe the role of paralegals in the American legal system.
- Analyze law office procedures required to comply with Wisconsin laws and regulations.
- Utilize legal office applications software for timekeeping, billing, case and legal matter management and office operations management.
- Apply ethical canons and codes associated with the use of legal technology in the law office.
- Maintain a law library providing access to hard copy and electronic resources appropriate for practicing paralegals and attorneys.
- Demonstrate competent use of various legal research tools.
- Describe employment laws impacting legal offices.
- Describe various leadership styles and management principles.
What else do I need to know about the program?
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