OFFI 287 Legal Terminology
After successful completion of this course, students will be able to define legal terms and write and speak using appropriate legal terminology required to succeed in a legal administration office setting. This course is an introduction to legal terminology as it relates to various areas of law, and will include the definition of some basic concepts of law.
Prerequisite
CMSY-104
Course Objectives
- 1. Define and interpret basic and intermediate legal terms commonly used in a legal office setting.
- 2. Demonstrate knowledge of the appropriate use of legal terminology in formal legal documents.
- 3. Demonstrate an understanding of the application of legal terms in the context of a legal office setting.
Course Objectives
- 1. Define and interpret basic and intermediate legal terms commonly used in a legal office setting.
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- 2. Demonstrate knowledge of the appropriate use of legal terminology in formal legal documents.
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Program Goal(s)
Degree: Office Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)
2. Demonstrate competency in the use of advanced features of word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, and email and calendar management software, which includes integration of the software.
- 3. Demonstrate an understanding of the application of legal terms in the context of a legal office setting.
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- Other (please fill out box below)
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