Legal Administrative Professional
Associate in Applied Science Degree — Oak Creek Campus

Program code: 10-106-3

This curriculum goes into effect starting with the summer 2008 semester.

This page was last updated in July 2007.

Overview — Graduates of the Legal Administrative Professional associate degree program work in the many areas of law such as bankruptcy law; business and corporate law; civil litigation; criminal law; divorce and family law; wills, trusts, and estates; government law; patent, trademark, and copyright law; personal injury and property damage; probate; and real estate or worker’s compensation. Students learn legal ethics, confidentiality and professionalism; legal terminology and court structure; how to prepare legal documents using word processing, spreadsheet and database software; billing and managing financial records; and telephone techniques. Students will participate in the Legal Administrative Professional Internship course, OFTECH-192.

Career Outlook — In the Milwaukee legal community, legal administrative professionals trained to work in law offices are in demand. As caseloads in our nation’s courts and law offices increase, so does the demand for legal support staff to manage the associated paperwork. Some duties that legal administrative professionals commonly perform include preparing papers and correspondence of a legal nature, arranging and scheduling calendar of appointments, and keeping confidential reports and personal records.

Career Preparation and Expected Learning Outcomes — When you graduate from this program, potential employers will anticipate that you will be able to:

• Demonstrate excellent keyboarding and machine transcription skills
• Use manual and electronic filing methods as well as records management procedures
• Use applications software such as word processing, spreadsheet, database, graphics, and data communications proficiently
• Demonstrate proficiency in formatting and producing various types of legal documents
• Use business law and legal terminology correctly

Key to your success in the program are a firm grasp of English usage and an ability to express yourself orally and in writing. You should be proficient in spelling, punctuation, grammar, vocabulary and proofreading, have a pleasing telephone personality, and an ability to work under pressure. A strong personal and professional code of ethics is essential.

Preparation for Admission — The following are required for admission to the program:

• A high school diploma or GED
• Demonstration of proficiency in basic skills through a placement assessment

This program will transfer to one or more four-year institutions.

Possible Careers:

Bankruptcy Law
Business and Corporate Law
Civil Litigation
Criminal Law
Divorce and Family Law
Government Law
Real Estate Law
Probate Law

Related Programs:

Administrative Assistant
Office Technology
Paralegal

For more information, call 414-571-4500.

Curriculum effective 2008-2009.

Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.

‡ Prerequisite Required.

NOTE: Students who have not been accepted, or have not decided on a program, may begin with the GENERAL STUDIES courses, if course prerequisites have been met.

For course descriptions, times, locations or to register online, visit INFOnline.