Legal Secretary Certificate Course
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/17/2023
Program Description
This intensive program is designed for both beginning and experienced secretaries who are interested in improving their skills and working more efficiently within the law office. Students will study topics such as: legal terminology, legal process, jurisdiction and venue, ethics, written communications including letters, pleadings, discovery, notices and motions, filling procedures, billing and accounting, time management, records management, an overview of commonly used word and data processing programs, legal research, memoranda preparation, and citation format.
Established in 1980
CIP: 22-0302 Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Northeastern Illinois University
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Northeastern
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
7 Weeks ( 48.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $995.00 |
| Books | $49.00 |
| Tests | $225.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,269.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Register with Northeastern Illinois University's Office of Community & Professional Education by phone or in person, 773-442-5080. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Prerequisites - Type 50 words per minute, knowledge of basic word processing
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Legal Secretary Certificate Course
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/17/2023
Program Description
This intensive program is designed for both beginning and experienced secretaries who are interested in improving their skills and working more efficiently within the law office. Students will study topics such as: legal terminology, legal process, jurisdiction and venue, ethics, written communications including letters, pleadings, discovery, notices and motions, filling procedures, billing and accounting, time management, records management, an overview of commonly used word and data processing programs, legal research, memoranda preparation, and citation format.
Established in 1980
CIP: 22-0302 Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
Provider Information
Northeastern Illinois University
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Northeastern
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
7 Weeks ( 48.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $995.00 |
| Books | $49.00 |
| Tests | $225.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,269.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Register with Northeastern Illinois University's Office of Community & Professional Education by phone or in person, 773-442-5080. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Prerequisites - Type 50 words per minute, knowledge of basic word processing
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Online/E-Learning Instruction