Certificate Course 

This program is designed for both beginning and experienced secretaries who are interested in improving their skills and working more efficiently within the law office. This course will provide those interested in a career change with new, marketable job skills and help those already working as legal secretaries to increase efficiency and productivity in their offices. Those who successfully complete this non-credit program will be awarded a Certificate of Completion from Florida Gulf Coast University.

Topics of Study:
Introduction to the theory of law, the legal process, and the nature of the practice of law. Discussion will include the process of law as well as the specific legal terminology. Legal ethics are also covered.

Particulars of law office management and technology in the law office. Students will be exposed to actual court documents and will prepare some of these documents as part of their homework. Intricacies of the law office, including office procedure manuals, billing techniques, and overall management techniques. Also, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of legal research and proper citation format.

Textbooks: Live: Uniform System of Citation, most current edition, and Legal Secretarial Handbook.
Online: Uniform System of Citation, most current edition.

This course is can be taken as an online course or purchased on a DVD or Text-only. Call or go online for pricing.

Legal Secretary Live Lecture Schedule:
Classes are held on Saturdays and Sundays from 9am to 5pm for three weeks.
Summer 2012 Live Session: June 9 & 10 / 16 & 17 / 23 & 24, 2012
Fall 2012 Live Session: September 8 & 9 / 15 & 16 / 22 & 23, 2012
Course Location
FGCU Naples Center
1010 Fifth Avenue South
Naples, FL 34102
(239) 425-3270
Campus classroom assignment will be provided with registration confirmation.
Tuition for Live Session: $575 (excludes textbooks).

Legal Secretary Online Course Schedule:
New Sessions begin every 8 weeks.
2012 Session 3: April 30 - June 15, 2012
2012 Session 4: June 25 - August 10, 2012
2012 Session 5: August 20 - October 5, 2012
2012 Session 6: October 15 - November 30, 2012
Tuition for Online Course: $575 (excludes textbooks).

Session 1: During this first session students will receive an introduction to the theory of law, the legal process, and the nature of the practice of law. Discussion will include the process of law as well as the specific legal terminology. Ethics are also covered.

Session 2: This session addresses the particulars of law office management. Also, this session studies technology in the law office. Students will be exposed to actual court documents and will prepare some of these documents as part of their homework.

Session 3: The final session will be spent examining the intricacies of the law office, including office procedure manuals, billing techniques, and overall management techniques of the law office. Students will also be introduced to the basics of legal research and proper citation format. Job search strategies and placement possibilities will also be discussed.

Live Refund Policy: We understand that your schedule may change at the last minute and prevent you from attending this course. If you must cancel your registration, please call us at least one week in advance of the program and we will issue you a refund. No refunds will be given after the first class meeting.

Registration Information
It is recommended that you complete the registration form and mail it with your check or credit card information at least two weeks prior to the first class session to:
The Center For Legal Studies
523 Park Point Dr., Ste. 320
Golden, CO 80401

Or register by:

Phone: 1-800-522-7737
Online: www.legalstudies.com
Fax: 303-271-1777