Legal Administration
Winter 2019
Start
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Additional Costs
Books | $350-450 |
Supplies and Equipment | $60 |
Program Description
Legal Administration is a career path in which the individual is typically employed in a supervisory role in a law office or other legal setting (court administration, etc.). The role requires management, financial, accounting, computer information systems, human resource management and legal knowledge. Experience and/or training in administration, marketing, accounting, business management, or law is preferred, but is not a mandatory prerequisite.
If interested in pursuing a four-year degree, ask a counselor or faculty adviser about transfer articulation agreements.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Understand the planning, organizing, leading and controlling functions of managing people, time, equipment and resources in a legal environment.
- Understand the importance of organizational structure, legal corporate culture and cultural diversity.
- Apply human resource management functions to build a productive work team.
- Understand computer information systems as well as possess the ability to apply information technology and computer skills to manage effectively and productively.
- Understand and analyze financial statements and apply accounting concepts.
- Communicate effectively – both verbal and written.
- Apply knowledge and skills by participating in a law office clinic work experience.
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities are increasing in law offices, courts, and law-related occupations, including public and private law practice, corporate or government law-related offices, legal departments of large corporations, financial institutions, and administrative agencies. Salaries probably start at $10 per hour or more depending on responsibilities, firm size and graduate’s experience and skills.
AAS - SCC
Offered at Locations: Spokane Community College |
First Quarter |
ENGL&101 | English Composition I | 5 |
MATH 99 | Intermediate Algebra | 5 |
MMGT 101 | Principles of Management | 5 |
| 15 |
Second Quarter |
ACCT&201 | Principles of Accounting I | 5 |
CMST 287 | Business and Professional Communication | 3 |
LA 218 | Employment Law | 3 |
MMGT 211 | Marketing | 5 |
| 16 |
Third Quarter |
ACCT&202 | Principles of Accounting II | 5 |
CATT 128 | Desktop Publishing | 5 |
MMGT 231 | Human Resource Management | 5 |
| 15 |
Fourth Quarter |
ACCT 162 | Business Tax Accounting | 1 |
BUS 280 | Human Relations in Business | 5 |
CIS 138 | Home Networking | 2.5 |
CIS 139 | Small Office Home Office Computer Basics | 2.5 |
LA 245 | Supervised Legal Work Experience 1 | 3 |
| 14 |
Fifth Quarter |
BUS 217 | Business Statistics | 5 |
LA 240 | Special Issues Seminar | 5 |
LA 245 | Supervised Legal Work Experience | 4 |
| Approved Business Electives | 3-5 |
| 17-19 |
Sixth Quarter |
CATT 138 | Microsoft Excel I | 2.5 |
CATT 139 | Microsoft Excel II | 2.5 |
LA 230 | Insurance Law | 3 |
LA 245 | Supervised Legal Work Experience | 5 |
| 13 |
90-92 credits are required for the AAS |
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Approved Business Electives |
ACCT 141 | QuickBooks | 5 |
BT 280 | Project Management for the Office | 2.5 |
BUS 120 | International Business | 5 |
CATT 241 | Microsoft Project | 2.5 |
MMGT 181 | Leadership Training-DEC | 1-5 |
MMGT 182 | Leadership Training-DEC | 1-5 |
MMGT 183 | Leadership Training-DEC | 1-5 |
MMGT 191 | Leadership Training-DEC | 1-5 |
MMGT 192 | Leadership Training-DEC | 1-5 |
MMGT 193 | Leadership Training-DEC | 1-5 |
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1 | A total of 3 credits of MMGT 100 (Supervised Volunteer Experience) may be used to substitute a portion of LA 245. |
2 | ACCT 141 has a prerequisite of ACCT 151 or permission of instructor. |
3 | CATT 241 has a prerequisite of CIS 110 or equivalent experience is recommended. |
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Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. the information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.