Law Office Administration- Certificate- Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Course Descriptions
Paralegal Intro / Legal Ethics 10110101 Introduction to and exploration of the paralegal profession and paralegal roles; legal ethics, state and federal court systems; civil and criminal procedure; overview of substantive areas of law; locating and interpreting statutes and cases; drafting legal correspondence. Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Law Office Administration 10110174 Exploration of law office infrastructure including organization systems and file management; the legal marketplace and roles of lawyers, paralegals and other members of the legal team; personnel relations, leadership styles and employment laws; docketing and calendaring; law office financial concerns including timekeeping, legal fees, costs, billing and client trust accounts; ethical considerations in law office management.( Corequisite: 10-110-101, Paralegal Intro / Legal Ethics) Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring
Accounting Principles 10101106 This course provides the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of the accounting cycle, recording business transactions, preparations of the financial statements, financial statement analysis, accrual accounting, accounting for cash and internal controls, and payroll. Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Legal Computer Applications 10110175 Exploration of technology used in a law office including hardware, and general applications software, MS Office, and legal applications software for calendaring, docketing, timekeeping and billing, case / matter management; Wisconsin e-filing and electronic courtrooms; ethical issues and the paralegal ' s role with respect to technology in a law office.( Corequisite 10-110-101, Paralegal Intro / Legal Ethics) Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring
Contracts and Insurance Law 10110165 Explore contract formation, breach of contract, defenses to contract, parol evidence rule, statue of frauds, and warranties. Examine insurance law including insurable interests, insurer ' s duty to defend, subrogation, and bad faith claims.( Associate Degree Prerequisite: 10-110-101, Paralegal Intro / Legal Ethics with a " C " or better) Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring
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