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 such topics as: legal terminology; legal process; jurisdiction and venue; ethics; written communications including letters, pleadings, discovery, notices and motions; filing 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.

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.

Refund Policy

• Students have 15 days from the date they register for the video, audio, or DVD courses to drop the class and receive a refund less a $50 non-refundable administrative fee. Materials, video tapes, audiotapes, and/or DVDs, must be received by CLS in new condition prior to the one month deadline to receive a refund less a $50 non-refundable administrative fee. No items will be accepted after 15 days Books may be returned to CLS within 30 days of purchase for a refund less the cost of shipping. No books will be accepted after 30 days.
• If students drop after 15 days from their registration date no refund will be issued. Books may be returned to CLS within 30 days of purchase for a refund less the cost of shipping. No books will be accepted after 30 days.