# Legal Office Administration (Certificate of Achievement)

Butte College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Business Computer Information Systems

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**About the Program**

**Program Goal:** Career

**GE Pattern(s):** None

**Program Code:** 01314.01CA

This is the second tier of the Legal Office Administration (LOA) career pathway. Students completing this next level of certificate will take courses that are designed to build on their LOA solid foundation and allow students an opportunity to become proficient in the in-demand knowledge and skills sought out by employers.

Career related fields for the LOA include Legal Administrative Assistant, Legal Assistant, Legal Staff Assistant, and Legal Office Assistant. This Certificate of Achievement can be completed in one year.

**Program Learning Outcome(s):**
Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to:

1.  Identify and explain the difference among the six areas of law.
2.  Analyze and assess legal clients' needs to determine appropriate solutions.
3.  Apply computer skills to legal office activities.
4.  Utilize proper legal writing skills in all client and colleague communication.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required courses:** | | 28.5 |
| AJ 3 | Legal Research | 2 |
| BCIS 13 | Business Communication | 3 |
| BCIS 18 | Introduction to Business Technology | 3 |
| BCIS 20 | Beginning Keyboarding | 1.5 |
| BCIS 28 | Microsoft Word for Windows | 3 |
| BCIS 33 | Skills for the Working Professional | 1 |
| BCIS 46 | Business Math Calculations | 2 |
| BCIS 51 | Records Management | 3 |
| BCIS 59 | Beginning Legal Office Procedures | 3 |
| BCIS 60 | Advanced Legal Office Procedures | 3 |
| BCIS 70 | Adobe Acrobat Professional | 1 |
| BUS 8 | Introduction to Business Law | 3 |
| **Total** | | **28.5** |