Learn to think like a lawyer
Our intensive Legal Secretary Certificate Course is designed for both beginning and experienced legal assistants who are interested in improving their skills and working more efficiently within the law office. Learn how to make informed business decisions based on your knowledge of legal language and concepts. Explore topics such 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.
Learning outcomes
With your introduction to the theory of law and the nature of the practice of law, you’ll have what it takes to work more efficiently within a law office. Discussion topics include the process of law as well as the specific legal terminology and ethics. In addition to studying technology used in the law office, you will be exposed to actual court documents, office procedure manuals, billing techniques, and overall management techniques of the law office.
Career outlook
Whether you are just getting started in your career or have worked as a legal secretary/litigation assistant for years, it’s important for you to have the knowledge and skills to stand out in this in-demand field. Completing our Legal Secretary Certificate Course will add additional credentials to your resume that will increase your marketability and earning potential.
What you earn
Successful graduates earn a certificate of completion from St. Cloud State University.
2025 & 2026 Sessions
Cost: $1,095
- June 30 - Aug. 15, 2025
- Aug. 25 - Oct 10, 2025
- Oct. 20 - Dec. 5, 2025
- Jan. 12 - Feb. 27, 2026
- Mar. 9 - Apr. 24, 2026
- May 4 - June 19, 2026
Materials:
- Order through CLS by BARBRI.
Interested in a payment plan?
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Contact:
pace@stcloudstate.edu
320-308-5759