Law Office Administration Associate in Science Degree

This program prepares the student for a career in the legal arena.  The curriculum is designed to develop a working knowledge of the legal field.  To earn an Associate degree, students must complete (1)  all major course requirements with a grade of C or better, (2) Cypress College Native General Education requirements; California State University General Education breadth requirements (CSU GE breadth) or IGETC General Education requirements;  (3) the Cultural diversity and reading requirements; (4) any elective course to complete a minimum of 60 units; and (5) have a minimum GPA of 2.0.  At least 50 percent of all major course work  must be completed at Cypress College.  This degree requires a total of 26.5 units in the major, in addition to other degree requirements.

5 to 10 per year

The program goal is to train a student to pursue a career in Legal Office Administration, including specific aptitudes in Legal and Court Procedures, Legal Terminology and Rhetoric, Legal Researach, and the Legal Environment of Business.  These goals are essential in order to train for employment in law office administration or  a paralegal position.

The program requires students to become proficient in basic English skills, legal  terminology, legal document production, court and deposition procedures, along with taking an internship working in a law office or courthouse setting.