Graduate Degrees
Prepare for a rewarding career in legal services. As a legal administrative assistant, your daily challenges may include maintaining records systems, preparing and duplicating court documents, managing a busy reception area and performing legal research.
Earn a diploma in just 12 months. That's right—at Minnesota School of Business in Rochester, you can graduate from college after one year of full-time study and be ready to join the workforce.
Start today! Call us at 888-662-8772 or contact admissions and find out how to enroll for the coming quarter.
Courses in the legal administrative assistant program
Core requirements in the diploma program provide skills and knowledge in the following areas:
- Business communications and writing
- Computer skills, including Microsoft Office
- Keyboarding and legal transcription
- Legal terminology and research
- Torts and litigation
- The Constitution and American legal systems
- Ethics for the law office
A number of courses are offered through our online college as well as on our Rochester campus.
Employment opportunities
As employers work to control costs, the demand for well trained legal administrative assistants grows in every type of organization. Employers include law firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies, school districts, hospitals and insurance companies. Job titles may include legal secretary, receptionist, clerk-typist, word processor, office manager and records clerk. With experience and continued training, opportunities for professional advancement are excellent.
Prepare for an excellent career in legal services. Call 888-662-8772 for more information or to start the admissions process.