Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology

This certificate program is designed for those students seeking entry-level positions in the legal field or those already employed in the field seeking to enhance their skills.  This program prepares students for employment as an Information Technology Assistant, Front Desk Specialist, Administrative Support, and Legal Administrative Specialist and to provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in any of these occupations.

Software:  Microsoft Office 2007, Legal Specific software includes Abacus Law, Summation iBlase, Tabs3, CaseMap and TimeMap.

Program Outcomes

After successfully completing the program, the student will be able to:

• Perform keyboarding activities
• Perform communication activities
• Perform data/information processing activities
• Perform filing activities
• Perform business records activities
• Demonstrate a knowledge of human relations skills
• Exhibit leadership skills
• Exhibit appropriate grooming habits
• Perform job application activities
• Perform machine transcription activities
• Perform decision making activities
• Perform legal office functions
• Participate in work-based learning experiences

Registration Requirements

Students must take the Tests of Adult Basic Education (TABE) prior to entering the program.

Completion Time

The program length is 1050 hours.  (approximately one year)

Career Opportunities

This program prepares a student for these employment positions:  Information Technology Assistant, Front Desk Specialist, Administrative Support, and Legal Administrative Specialist and provides supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in any of these occupations.

Certificates/ Certifications

• A certificate of completion is awarded to students who successfully complete the program's competencies and satisfy basic skill requirements in accordance with state guidelines.
•  Prepare for industry certifications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, and IC3GS.

Salary Range

$20,000 - $50,000 per year