BTEC 1160 - Legal Office Procedures

Institution:

Minneapolis Community and Technical College

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Description:

3.00 credits (2.00 lec/1 lab) In this course, students will develop skills essential for work in a legal office. Their experience will include study of legal terminology; ethics and confidentiality; time and billing records; scheduling; court dates; depositions and appointments; maintaining client files; telephone techniques; and preparation of legal documents and legal correspondence. They will also study the three branches of government and the state and federal court systems. Prerequisites: Placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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Institution Website:

www.minneapolis.edu

Phone Number:

(612) 659-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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