BCOT 81 - Legal Office Procedures

Institution:

Cerritos College

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Description:

Class hours: 3.0 Lecture/2.0 Laboratory Recommendation: BCOT 131 or equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher. Concurrent enrollment in BCOT 3T. This course is designed to prepare students for employment as legal secretaries. It emphasizes procedures, preparations of calendars, formatting wills and probates. Students will learn how to document telephone calls, maintain financial records, and perform other secretarial duties relevant to a legal office. This course meets 90 hours of the legal requirement for Court Reporting certification. This course may be taken in a traditional classroom setting or online environment.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cerritos.edu

Phone Number:

(562) 860-2451

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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