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Legal Office Administration

This free online course explains the various practices required to work in administration in a legal practice.
This course teaches you how to perform the various procedures and functions of the legal profession. We take you through the preparation of legal documents, litigation and contracts as we explore a various ty... This course teaches you how to perform the various procedures and functions of the legal profession. We take you through the preparation of legal documents, litigation and contracts as we explore a various types of law, including its criminal, family, business, real estate and bankruptcy applications. Sign up for this short course to master the incredibly useful tools you can use in the legal field while you advance your career.
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What You Will Learn In This Free Course

  • Arrange and prepare legal documents...
  • Evaluate bankruptcy and understand ...
  • Analyze contracts and their languag...
  • Discuss estate planning and guardia...
  • Arrange and prepare legal documents for any field
  • Evaluate bankruptcy and understand the process of filing
  • Analyze contracts and their language
  • Discuss estate planning and guardianship with elderly clients
  • Explain the certification procedure for paralegals
  • Summarize criminal law and procedure
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Certification for Paralegals

In this module, Certification for Paralegals, students will learn about preparation for certification and the examination for certification. As well as the exam format. They will a... Read More In this module, Certification for Paralegals, students will learn about preparation for certification and the examination for certification. As well as the exam format. They will also learn about NALA Certification, NAFP Certification, and NALS Certification. It will also cover the difference between a paralegal and legal Assistant? Read Less
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The Law Office

In this module, The Law Office, students will learn about ethical considerations. As well as client relations. They will also learn about dealing with mail. It will also cover file... Read More In this module, The Law Office, students will learn about ethical considerations. As well as client relations. They will also learn about dealing with mail. It will also cover file management. Students will learn the use of technology for the law office and skills that every legal secretary should have. Read Less
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Billing

In this module, Billing, students will learn all about how attorneys charge. This course will also cover factors that impact an attorney’s fee. Students will gain an understanding ... Read More In this module, Billing, students will learn all about how attorneys charge. This course will also cover factors that impact an attorney’s fee. Students will gain an understanding time and cost entries as well as billing. How trust accounts work. Students will also learn about docket administration. Read Less
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Preparing Legal Documents

In this module, Preparing Legal Documents, students will learn all about the basic preparation of legal documents and how to begin the case. It will break down the title, the body,... Read More In this module, Preparing Legal Documents, students will learn all about the basic preparation of legal documents and how to begin the case. It will break down the title, the body, signature and COS. It will also cover legal citations. Students will also learn about the law library and legal research for a case. Read Less
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Litigation

In this module, Litigation, students will learn all about what litigation is. This module will also cover opening the file and the delivery of documents. It will also go into addit... Read More In this module, Litigation, students will learn all about what litigation is. This module will also cover opening the file and the delivery of documents. It will also go into additional pleadings. As well as what discovery is. Students will also learn all about motions prior to as well as during trial. Read Less
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Contracts

In this module, Contracts, students will learn about the basics or contracts. Students will also learn about the essential elements. As well as remedies for breach of contract. Inc... Read More In this module, Contracts, students will learn about the basics or contracts. Students will also learn about the essential elements. As well as remedies for breach of contract. Including information on general damages, consequential damages, and reliance damages as well as the differences between them. Read Less
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Torts

In this module, Torts, students will learn about the goal of tort law and the basic of tort law. As well as topics such as negligence. Students will also learn about the 3 main typ... Read More In this module, Torts, students will learn about the goal of tort law and the basic of tort law. As well as topics such as negligence. Students will also learn about the 3 main types of torts. As well as intentional torts and intentional infliction of emotional distress. It will also cover injunctive relief and strict liability. Read Less
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Criminal Law and Procedure

In this module, Criminal Law and Procedure, students will learn about Criminal Law Basics. Students will gain an understanding of misdemeanors and felonies. They will also learn de... Read More In this module, Criminal Law and Procedure, students will learn about Criminal Law Basics. Students will gain an understanding of misdemeanors and felonies. They will also learn definitions of some common crimes. As well as criminal procedure and some of the defenses a defendant may use. It will also cover the 4th, 5th and 6th amendments. Read Less
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Family Law

In this module, Family Law, students will learn about marriage and the premarital agreement. It will also cover annulment and divorce including no fault divorce. Students will also... Read More In this module, Family Law, students will learn about marriage and the premarital agreement. It will also cover annulment and divorce including no fault divorce. Students will also learn about child custody and support agreements. It will also cover the attorney’s role in a divorce. The module will also touch on uniform laws. Read Less
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Business Law

In this module, Business Law, students will learn about types of organizations. It will also cover sole proprietorship and the sole proprietor. As well as partnerships and limited ... Read More In this module, Business Law, students will learn about types of organizations. It will also cover sole proprietorship and the sole proprietor. As well as partnerships and limited liability partnerships. Students will also learn about corporations. The module will also cover limited liability companies. Read Less
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Real Estate

In this module, Real Estate, students will learn about the basics of real estate and ownership rights. Students will also learn about 4 methods of acquiring property. This module w... Read More In this module, Real Estate, students will learn about the basics of real estate and ownership rights. Students will also learn about 4 methods of acquiring property. This module will also cover types of concurrent ownership. As well as deeds. It will also go into detail on mortgages. It will also go into detail on documenting transactions. Read Less
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Estate Planning and Guardianship

In this module, Estate Planning and Guardianship, students will learn about estate plan documents. This module will as go into detail on types of trusts and funding, as well as ele... Read More In this module, Estate Planning and Guardianship, students will learn about estate plan documents. This module will as go into detail on types of trusts and funding, as well as elements of a Trust. Students will also learn about elder law and types of wills. It will also discuss Guardianship and conservatorships. Read Less
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Bankruptcy

In this module, Bankruptcy, students will learn about filing a chapter 7 case. They will also learn about means testing. The module will also go into detail about the automatic sta... Read More In this module, Bankruptcy, students will learn about filing a chapter 7 case. They will also learn about means testing. The module will also go into detail about the automatic stay and 341 meeting. It will also cover chapter 11 and chapter 13 cases. Students will also learn about dischargeable and Non-dischargeable debt. Read Less
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I really enjoyed the course of legal office Administration; it was very informative. the tutor or instructor is very knowledgeable and has a great teaching skills, thanks to Alison for free opportunity given to me.
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