CCRI's Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary program is currently under Academic Review and is not accepting new applications.
The Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary concentration prepares students for careers such as legal secretary, legal transcriptionist and legal office assistants who work in a variety of office settings including law offices, legal departments and insurance companies. Career opportunities for the graduates of this program are expected to remain constant.
Students who successfully complete this program demonstrate the ability to understand basic legal terminology, the elements of legal style and the use of standard clauses within legal documents and forms. Students develop high-level skills in managing a law office and in the production of accurate legal documents. In their last semester, students are given the opportunity to work in a local legal office.
Note: Many courses require prerequisites, corequisites and/or testing. See course descriptions for details.
Transfer
If you are interested in earning a bachelor's degree, please meet with an Academic Advisor who can help you select the courses that best prepare you for transfer to a four-year college or university.
If you are interested in transferring to Rhode Island College or the University of Rhode Island, check out the Joint Admissions Agreement. Transfer information, events and articulations can be found on the Transfer Center website.
