Legal Assistant Certificate & AAS

Program Details PageLegal Assistant Certificate & AAS

Welcome to the Program page dedicated to the Legal Assistant Certificate & AAS program! This page is designed to give an overview of what the quarter will look like based on the starting point in the year. Click on one of the desired tabs below to view the course schedule. This program is changing in fall 2025. It will be shorter!

Bookstore Information

a picture of an open bookInformation regarding the materials can be found at the RTC bookstore Links to an external site.. Just fill in the course information and you will be set!

The bookstore has what you need in regards to materials so be sure to check it out! It is always better to be prepared than to wait last second to buy your materials!

General Overview

When can I start? Fall (September), Winter (January), and Spring (April)

length of the program icon How long is the program?

  • Students who started in winter 2025 or earlier: 6 quarters (17 months) with 78 total credits for the certificate and 93 total credits for the AAS degree
  • Students who start in fall 2025: 5 quarters with 65 credits for the certificate and 6 quarters and 90 credits for the AAS degree

When do classes meet? Online and FLEX on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 P.M. to 9 P.M. and every other Saturday (FLEX means you can attend in person or online!)

Are summer classes required? Yes. You cannot complete the certificate or degree without attending classes during summer quarter (July and early August).

Get ready to support the fast-paced, complex work in law firms, courts, government agencies, non-profits, and corporate legal departments. You will learn how to format legal documents like forms, briefs, filings, and correspondence; research case law; and prepare bills for clients. This program includes an internship.

Graduates of this program work as legal assistants, paralegals, legal receptionists, legal clerks, litigation practice assistants, and legal support professionals. Earning your AAS degree may mean that you qualify for more jobs.

What does a legal assistant do?

What is the average salary?

$74,010 annually Links to an external site. in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area. Most legal assistants earn at least $50,410; there is a wide salary range.

Who can I contact for questions?

 (Links to an external site.)

Overall Materials Needed:

  1. Access to a functioning laptop or computer (you may use computers in the RTC Library or Learning Resource Center)
  2. USB drive (thumb drive)
  3. Webcam
  4. Headset with microphone
  5. Working internet connection
  6. Textbooks and software ($1,000 estimated total, but some classes use the same books)

Minimum grades or GPA to graduate

You must earn a minimum 2.0 grade in all of your classes to earn your Legal Assistant certificate or degree.

Materials Warning

Some materials on this page are listed as TBD, which means that the materials have yet to be determined. Please consult your instructor on what textbooks or materials are required for the class. If you rent a textbook, make sure you return it by the deadline. If you purchase a textbook, you can sell it back to the RTC bookstore -- but make sure that you won't need the book again for classes in the future!

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Fall 2025

Quarter 1

 [Fall] Quarter 1 Course Information
You will learn legal file management, ARMA indexing rules, time management, telephone etiquette, and scheduling for appointments and cases. You also study civil lawsuits, from pretrial through trial proceedings; the law of torts; and alternative dispute resolutions like mediation and arbitration.
Course ID
Course Name
Materials
Credits
COL 101 College Success NO 2
LGL 108 Law Office Procedures YES 5
LGL 175 Business English YES 4
LGL 201 Civil Litigation YES 5

Quarter 2

[Winter] Quarter 2 Course Information
You practice accurate typing, with a goal of 45 words per minute, by creating multi-page correspondence, envelopes, labels, pleadings, forms, and various legal documents from rough draft copies. You also create professional presentations, resumes, reports, memos, and business communication. Finally, you will learn about business or corporate law, including real estate, civil property and bankruptcy procedures.
Course ID
Course Name
Materials
Credits
LGL 113 Business Law Procedures YES 5
LGL 121 MS Word YES 5
LGL 185 Business Communication and Human Relations YES 4

Quarter 3

[Spring] Quarter 3 Course Information
Family law includes divorce, separation, and parenting issues, while estate planning focuses on wills, powers of attorney, and legal trusts. Your third Law Office Procedures class emphasizes case citations, Washington state rules for court filing, scheduling, and professional conduct. You also will take classes that teach you how to use AI effectively in the office.
Course ID
Course Name
Materials
Credits
LGL 105 Legal Keyboarding NO 1
LGL 110 Family Law and Estate Planning Procedures same as LGL 113 5
LGL 117 Legal Research and Citations same as LGL 113 5
LGL 127 MS PowerPoint and Excel 4

Quarter 4

 [Summer] Quarter 4 Course Information
 You will learn more about your ethical duties and client confidentiality in law offices, as well as different office technologies. You will use business math (and a calculator!) to explore time, billing, and purchasing procedures. Finally, in Job Search, you work on resumes, cover letters, and practice interviews.
Course ID
Course Name
Materials
Credits
LGL 109 Docketing and Billing Procedures same as LGL 113 5
LGL 140 Technology in the Law Office YES 4
LGL 162 Business Math NO 3
LGL 192 Job Search same as LGL 185 4

Quarter 5

[Fall] Quarter 5 Course Information
  LGL 199 is a professional internship at a law office.
Note: If you are pursuing your AAS degree, you will take one General Education class in communication or humanities and one in social science (recommendations are included below).
It's time to apply for your certificate!
Course ID
Course Name
Materials
Credits
LGL 199 Field Experience NO 4
for AAS degree only
CMST& 240
or ENGL& 101		 Intercultural Communication
or English Composition
or another communication or humanities class		 NO (5)
for AAS degree only
POLS& 202
or BUS& 201		 United States Government
or Business Law
or another social science class		 NO (5)

Quarter 6 - AAS Degree Only

[Winter] Quarter 6 Course Information

Note: If you are pursuing your AAS degree, you will take 15 credits from any General Education area OR another program in the Business Management area of study: ACCT, ASST, BUS, CONST. Some recommendations are provided below.
It's time to apply for your AAS degree!

More office skills: ASST 102 AI Ethics and Prompt Engineering + ASST 111 Project Coordination with Planner + ASST 112 Project Coordination with MS Project

Entrepreneurship / small business: BUS 130 Small Business Marketing + BUS 230 Operations Management + BUS 270 Human Resources Management + ASST 102 AI for Data Analytics

General education or transfer classes: CMST&240, ENGL&101, BUS&201, and/or POLS&202 if not taken in Quarter 5, plus PSYC&100 General Psychology

Grand Total Estimate for Your Legal Assistant Certificate: $

Grand Total Estimate for Your Legal Assistant AAS Degree: $

Winter 2026

Quarter 1

[Winter] Quarter 1 Course Information
You practice accurate typing, with a goal of 45 words per minute, by creating multi-page correspondence, envelopes, labels, pleadings, forms, and various legal documents from rough draft copies. You also create professional presentations, resumes, reports, memos, and business communication. Finally, you will learn about business or corporate law, including real estate, civil property and bankruptcy procedures.
Course ID
Course Name
Materials
Credits
COL 101 College Success NO 2
LGL 113 Business Law Procedures YES 5
LGL 121 MS Word YES 5
LGL 185 Business Communication and Human Relations YES 4

Quarter 2

[Spring] Quarter 2 Course Information
Family law includes divorce, separation, and parenting issues, while estate planning focuses on wills, powers of attorney, and legal trusts. Your third Law Office Procedures class emphasizes case citations, Washington state rules for court filing, scheduling, and professional conduct. You also will take classes that teach you how to use AI effectively in the office.
Course ID
Course Name
Materials
Credits
LGL 105 Legal Keyboarding NO 1
LGL 110 Family Law and Estate Planning Procedures same as LGL 113 5
LGL 117 Legal Research and Citations same as LGL 113 5
LGL 127 MS PowerPoint and Excel 4

Quarter 3

 [Summer] Quarter 3 Course Information
 You will learn more about your ethical duties and client confidentiality in law offices, as well as different office technologies. You will use business math (and a calculator!) to explore time, billing, and purchasing procedures. Finally, in Job Search, you work on resumes, cover letters, and practice interviews.
Course ID
Course Name
Materials
Credits
LGL 109 Docketing and Billing Procedures same as LGL 113 5
LGL 140 Technology in the Law Office YES 4
LGL 162 Business Math NO 3
LGL 192 Job Search same as LGL 185 4

Quarter 4

 [Fall] Quarter 4 Course Information
You will learn legal file management, ARMA indexing rules, time management, telephone etiquette, and scheduling for appointments and cases. You also study civil lawsuits, from pretrial through trial proceedings; the law of torts; and alternative dispute resolutions like mediation and arbitration.
Course ID
Course Name
Materials
Credits
LGL 108 Law Office Procedures YES 5
LGL 175 Business English YES 4
LGL 201 Civil Litigation YES 5

Quarter 5

[Winter] Quarter 5 Course Information
  LGL 199 is a professional internship at a law office.
Note: If you are pursuing your AAS degree, you will take one General Education class in communication or humanities and one in social science (recommendations are included below).
It's time to apply for your certificate!
Course ID
Course Name
Materials
Credits
LGL 199 Field Experience NO 4
for AAS degree only
CMST& 240
or ENGL& 101		 Intercultural Communication
or English Composition
or another communication or humanities class		 NO (5)
for AAS degree only
POLS& 202
or BUS& 201		 United States Government
or Business Law
or another social science class		 NO (5)

Quarter 6 - AAS Degree Only

[Spring] Quarter 6 Course Information

Note: If you are pursuing your AAS degree, you will take 15 credits from any General Education area OR another program in the Business Management area of study: ACCT, ASST, BUS, CONST. Some recommendations are provided below.
It's time to apply for your AAS degree!

More office skills: ASST 102 AI Ethics and Prompt Engineering + ASST 111 Project Coordination with Planner + ASST 112 Project Coordination with MS Project

General education or transfer classes: CMST&240, ENGL&101, BUS&201, and/or POLS&202 if not taken in Quarter 5, plus PSYC&100 General Psychology

Grand Total Estimate for Your Legal Assistant Certificate: $

Grand Total Estimate for Your Legal Assistant AAS Degree: $

Fall 2024

Quarter 1

 [Fall 2024] Quarter 1 Course Information
 You will learn legal file management, ARMA indexing rules, time management, telephone etiquette, and scheduling for appointments and cases.
 
Course ID
Course Name
Materials
Credits
COL 101 College Success NO 2
LGL 101 Introduction to the Legal Profession YES 5
LGL 108 Law Office Procedures I YES 5
LGL 175 Business English YES 4

 Quarter 2

[Winter 2025] Quarter 2 Course Information
 You learn about civil lawsuits, from pretrial through trial proceedings; the law of torts; and alternative dispute resolutions like mediation and arbitration. Your Human Relations class focuses on professional work behaviors and effective teamwork.
Note: If you are pursuing your AAS degree, you will take three program classes and 5 credits from General Education in social science. A few recommendations are included below.
Course ID
Course Name
Materials
Credits
LGL 120 Human Relations YES 3
LGL 121 Word Processing YES 5
LGL 201 Civil Litigation YES 5
for AAS degree only
POLS& 202
or PSYC& 100		 American Government
or General Psychology
or another social science class		 varies by class (5)

Quarter 3

 [Spring 2025] Quarter 3 Course Information
 You practice accurate typing, with a goal of 45 words per minute, by creating multi-page correspondence, envelopes, labels, pleadings, forms, and various legal documents from rough draft copies. You also create professional presentations, resumes, reports, memos, and business communication. Finally, you will learn about business or corporate law, including real estate, civil property and bankruptcy procedures.
Course ID
Course Name
Materials
Credits
LGL 113 Business Law Procedures YES 5
LGL 127 Office Applications I same as LGL 121 4
LGL 185 Business Communication YES 4

Quarter 4

 [Summer 2025] Quarter 4 Course Information
You will learn more about your ethical duties and client confidentiality in law offices, as well as different office technologies. You will use business math (and a calculator!) to explore time, billing, and purchasing procedures. Finally, in Job Search, you work on resumes, cover letters, and practice interviews.
Course ID
Course Name
Materials
Credits
LGL 109 Law Office Procedures II same as LGL 113 5
LGL 140 Technology in the Law Office YES 4
LGL 162 Business Math NO 3
LGL 192 Job Search same as LGL 185 4

Quarter 5

[Fall 2025] Quarter 3 Course Information
Family law includes divorce, separation, and parenting issues, while estate planning focuses on wills, powers of attorney, and legal trusts. Your third Law Office Procedures class emphasizes case citations, Washington state rules for court filing, scheduling, and professional conduct. You also will take classes that teach you how to use AI effectively in the office.
Course ID
Course Name
Materials
Credits
LGL 105 Legal Keyboarding (if you are ready) NO 1
LGL 110 Family Law and Estate Planning Procedures same as LGL 113 5
LGL 117 Legal Research and Citations / Law Office Procedures III same as LGL 113 5
substitution for LGL 128 ASST 101 + 102 or ASST 102 + 103 5

Quarter 6

[Winter 2026] Quarter 6 Course Information
  LGL 199 is a professional internship at a law office.
Note: If you are pursuing your AAS degree, you will take two General Education classes in communication or humanities (recommendations are included below).
It's time to apply for your certificate or AAS degree!
Course ID
Course Name
Materials
Credits
LGL 199 Field Experience NO 4
for AAS degree only
CMST 280
or ENGL& 101		 Intercultural Communication
or English Composition
or another communication or humanities class		 varies by class (5)
for AAS degree only
 Any General Education elective varies by class (5)

Grand Total Estimate for Your Legal Assistant Certificate: $11,552

Grand Total Estimate for Your Legal Assistant AAS Degree: $13,019

Winter 2025

 Quarter 1

[Winter 2025] Quarter 1 Course Information
 You learn about civil lawsuits, from pretrial through trial proceedings; the law of torts; and alternative dispute resolutions like mediation and arbitration. Your Human Relations class focuses on professional work behaviors and effective teamwork.
 
Course ID
Course Name
Materials
Credits
COL 101 College Success NO 2
LGL 120 Human Relations YES 3
LGL 121 Word Processing YES 5
LGL 201 Civil Litigation YES 5

Quarter 2

 [Spring 2025] Quarter 2 Course Information
 You practice accurate typing, with a goal of 45 words per minute, by creating multi-page correspondence, envelopes, labels, pleadings, forms, and various legal documents from rough draft copies. You also create professional presentations, resumes, reports, memos, and business communication. Finally, you will learn about business or corporate law, including real estate, civil property and bankruptcy procedures.
Note: If you are pursuing your AAS degree, you will take three program classes and 5 credits from General Education in social science. A few recommendations are included below.
Course ID
Course Name
Materials
Credits
LGL 113 Business Law Procedures YES 5
LGL 127 Office Applications I same as LGL 121 4
LGL 185 Business Communication YES 4
for AAS degree only
POLS& 202
or PSYC& 100		 American Government
or General Psychology
or another social science class		 varies by class (5)

Quarter 3

 [Summer 2025] Quarter 3 Course Information
 You will learn more about your ethical duties and client confidentiality in law offices, as well as different office technologies. You will use business math (and a calculator!) to explore time, billing, and purchasing procedures. Finally, in Job Search, you work on resumes, cover letters, and practice interviews.
Course ID
Course Name
Materials
Credits
LGL 109 Law Office Procedures II same as LGL 113 5
LGL 140 Technology in the Law Office YES 4
LGL 162 Business Math NO 3
LGL 192 Job Search same as LGL 185 4

Quarter 4

[Fall 2025] Quarter 4 Course Information
  Family law includes divorce, separation, and parenting issues, while estate planning focuses on wills, powers of attorney, and legal trusts. Your third Law Office Procedures class emphasizes case citations, Washington state rules for court filing, scheduling, and professional conduct. Your Office Applications course introduces spreadsheets.
Course ID
Course Name
Materials
Credits
LGL 105 Legal Keyboarding (if you are ready) NO 1
LGL 108 Law Office Procedures I   5
LGL 110 Family Law and Estate Planning Procedures same as LGL 113 5
LGL 117 Legal Research and Citations / Law Office Procedures III same as L

Quarter 5

[Winter 2026] Quarter 5 Course Information
   You will work on office writing and take classes that teach you how to use AI effectively in the office.
You are not missing anything by taking a class other than LGL 101. It has been removed from the program for new students.
Course ID
Course Name
Materials
Credits
LGL 175 Business English same as LGL 185 4
substitution for LGL 101 Recommended: POLS&202 United States Government or BUS&201 Business Law NO 5
substitution for LGL 128 ASST 101 + 102 or ASST 102 + 103 NO 5

Quarter 6

[Winter 2026] Quarter 5 Course Information
  LGL 199 is a professional internship at a law office.
Note: If you are pursuing your AAS degree, you will take two General Education classes in communication or humanities (recommendations are included below).
It's time to apply for your certificate or AAS degree!
Course ID
Course Name
Materials
Credits
LGL 199 Field Experience NO 4
for AAS degree only
CMST 280
or ENGL& 101		 Intercultural Communication
or English Composition
or another communication or humanities class		 varies by class (5)
for AAS degree only
 Any General Education elective varies by class (5)

Grand Total Estimate for Your Legal Assistant Certificate: $11,552

Spring 2025

Due to anticipated program changes, we will not enroll new Legal Assistant students this quarter.

  • You can start our revised, shorter certificate in fall 2025.

If you want to earn your AAS degree, you can take general education and elective classes now.

  • You should not take any LGL classes until fall 2025!
  • You can take 15 credits of any general education or Business Management classes in spring 2025 (ACCT, ACCT&, ASST, BUS, BUS&, or CONST).
    • Recommended classes include the following ...
      • ASST 115 Keyboarding and Document Processing
      • ASST 144 Introduction to Computer Applications
      • BUS& 201 Business Law
      • CMST& 101 Introduction to Communication
      • CMST& 240 Intercultural Communication
      • COMP 100 Applied Composition
      • PSYC& 100 General Psychology
      • POLS& 202 American Government

 

Fall 2023

Quarter 1

[Fall 2023] Quarter 1 Course Information
Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,921
You learn about civil lawsuits, from pretrial through trial proceedings; the law of torts; and alternative dispute resolutions like mediation and arbitration. Your Human Relations class focuses on professional work behaviors and effective teamwork.
Note: If you already have strong typing skills, you may be interested in taking LGL 105 Legal Keyboarding this quarter. You need to type at least 38 words per minute; you can always take this class later!
Course ID
Course Name
Materials
Credits
COL 101 College Success NO 2
LGL 120 Human Relations YES 3
LGL 121 Word Processing YES 5
LGL 201 Civil Litigation YES 5

Quarter 2

[Winter 2024] Quarter 2 Course Information
Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,811 for certificate (13 credits), $2,155 for degree (18 credits)
You will learn legal file management, ARMA indexing rules, time management, telephone etiquette, and scheduling for appointments and cases.
Note: If you are pursuing your AAS degree, you will take three program classes and 5 credits from General Education or another program in Business Management. Look at the tab "Business Management Electives for AAS" for a complete list of these classes.
Course ID
Course Name
Materials
Credits
LGL 113 Business Law Procedures YES 5
LGL 127 Office Applications I same as LGL 121 4
LGL 185 Business Communication YES 4
for AAS degree only
BUS& 101		 Introduction to Business
or your choice of General Education or Business Management program elective		 varies by class (5)

Quarter 3

[Spring 2024] Quarter 3 Course Information
Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,931
 Family law includes divorce, separation, and parenting issues, while estate planning focuses on wills, powers of attorney, and legal trusts. Your third Law Office Procedures class emphasizes case citations, Washington state rules for court filing, scheduling, and professional conduct. Your Office Applications course introduces spreadsheets.
Course ID
Course Name
Materials
Credits
LGL 105 Legal Keyboarding (if you are ready) NO 1
LGL 110 Family Law and Estate Planning Procedures same as LGL 113 5
LGL 117 Law Office Procedures III same as LGL 113 5
LGL 128 Office Applications II same as LGL 121 4

Quarter 4

 [Summer 2024] Quarter 4 Course Information
Estimated Tuition and Fees: $2,014
You will learn more about your ethical duties and client confidentiality in law offices, as well as different office technologies. You will use business math (and a calculator!) to explore time, billing, and purchasing procedures. Finally, in Job Search, you work on resumes, cover letters, and practice interviews.
Course ID
Course Name
Materials
Credits
LGL 109 Law Office Procedures II same as LGL 113 5
LGL 140 Technology in the Law Office YES 4
LGL 162 Business Math NO 3
LGL 192 Job Search same as LGL 185 4

Quarter 5

 [Fall 2024] Quarter 5 Course Information
Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,833
You will learn legal file management, ARMA indexing rules, time management, telephone etiquette, and scheduling for appointments and cases.
If you plan to complete the certificate only, you may want to take fewer classes this quarter, so you have at least 6 credits in your final quarter.
Course ID
Course Name
Materials
Credits
LGL 101 Introduction to the Legal Profession same as LGL 113 5
LGL 108 Law Office Procedures I same as LGL 113 5
LGL 175 Business English same as LGL 185 4

Quarter 6

[Winter 2025] Quarter 6 Course Information
Estimated Tuition and Fees: $743 for certificate (5 credits), $1,866 for degree (16 credits)
 LGL 199 is a professional internship at a law office.
Note: If you are pursuing your AAS degree, you will take two General Education classes in communication or humanities (recommendations are included below).
It's time to apply for your certificate or AAS degree!
Course ID
Course Name
Materials
Credits
LGL 199 Field Experience NO 5
for AAS degree only
CMST 280
or ENGL& 101		 Intercultural Communication
or English Composition
or another communication or humanities class		 varies by class (5)
for AAS degree only
POLS& 202
or PSYC& 100		 American Government
or General Psychology
or another social science class		 varies by class (5)

Grand Total Estimate for Your Legal Assistant Certificate: $11,552

Grand Total Estimate for Your Legal Assistant AAS Degree: $13,019

Winter 2024

Quarter 1

[Winter 2024] Quarter 1 Course Information
Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,921
You will learn legal file management, ARMA indexing rules, time management, telephone etiquette, and scheduling for appointments and cases.
Note: If you are pursuing your AAS degree, you will take three program classes and 5 credits from General Education or another program in Business Management. Look at the tab "Business Management Electives for AAS" for a complete list of these classes.
Course ID
Course Name
Materials
Credits
COL 101 College Success NO 2
LGL 113 Business Law Procedures YES 5
LGL 127 Office Applications I YES 4
LGL 185 Business Communication YES 4

Quarter 2

[Spring 2024] Quarter 2 Course Information
Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,931
 Family law includes divorce, separation, and parenting issues, while estate planning focuses on wills, powers of attorney, and legal trusts. Your Law Office Procedures class emphasizes case citations, Washington state rules for court filing, scheduling, and professional conduct. Your Office Applications course introduces spreadsheets.
Course ID
Course Name
Materials
Credits
LGL 105 Legal Keyboarding (if you are ready - you can take this class in Fall 2024 instead) NO 1
LGL 110 Family Law and Estate Planning Procedures same as LGL 113 5
LGL 117 Law Office Procedures III same as LGL 113 5
LGL 128 Office Applications II same as LGL 127 4

Quarter 3

 [Summer 2024] Quarter 3 Course Information
Estimated Tuition and Fees: $2,014
You will learn more about your ethical duties and client confidentiality in law offices, as well as different office technologies. You will use business math (and a calculator!) to explore time, billing, and purchasing procedures. Finally, in Job Search, you work on resumes, cover letters, and practice interviews.
Course ID
Course Name
Materials
Credits
LGL 109 Law Office Procedures II same as LGL 113 5
LGL 140 Technology in the Law Office YES 4
LGL 162 Business Math NO 3
LGL 192 Job Search same as LGL 185 4

Quarter 4

 [Fall 2024] Quarter 4 Course Information
Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,833
You will learn legal file management, ARMA indexing rules, time management, telephone etiquette, and scheduling for appointments and cases.
Course ID
Course Name
Materials
Credits
LGL 101 Introduction to the Legal Profession same as LGL 113 5
LGL 108 Law Office Procedures I same as LGL 113 5
LGL 175 Business English same as LGL 185 4

Quarter 5

[Winter 2025] Quarter 5 Course Information
Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,750 for certificate (13 credits), $2,155 for degree (18 credits) 
You learn about civil lawsuits, from pretrial through trial proceedings; the law of torts; and alternative dispute resolutions like mediation and arbitration. Your Human Relations class focuses on professional work behaviors and effective teamwork.
Note: If you are pursuing your AAS degree, you will take three program classes and 5 credits from General Education in social science. A few recommendations are included below.
Course ID
Course Name
Materials
Credits
LGL 120 Human Relations YES 3
LGL 121 Word Processing same as LGL 127 5
LGL 201 Civil Litigation YES 5
for AAS degree only
POLS& 202
or PSYC& 100		 American Government
or General Psychology
or another social science class		 varies by class (5)

Quarter 6

[Spring 2025] Quarter 6 Course Information
Estimated Tuition and Fees: $743 for certificate (5 credits), $1,866 for degree (15 credits)
 LGL 199 is a professional internship at a law office.
Note: If you are pursuing your AAS degree, you will take one General Education class in communication or humanities (recommendations are included below), and then one more class from General Education or another program in Business Management. Look at the tab "Business Management Electives for AAS" for a complete list of these classes.
It's time to apply for your certificate or AAS degree!
Course ID
Course Name
Materials
Credits
LGL 199 Field Experience NO 5
for AAS degree only
CMST 280
or ENGL& 101		 Intercultural Communication
or English Composition
or another communication or humanities class		 varies by class (5)
for AAS degree only
BUS& 101		 Introduction to Business
or your choice of General Education or Business Management program elective		 varies by class (5)

Grand Total Estimate for Your Legal Assistant Certificate: $11,491

Grand Total Estimate for Your Legal Assistant AAS Degree: $13,019

Spring 2024

Quarter 1

[Spring 2024] Quarter 1 Course Information
Estimated Tuition and Fees: $2,004
 Family law includes divorce, separation, and parenting issues, while estate planning focuses on wills, powers of attorney, and legal trusts. Your Law Office Procedures class emphasizes case citations, Washington state rules for court filing, scheduling, and professional conduct. Your Office Applications course introduces spreadsheets.
Course ID
Course Name
Materials
Credits
COL 101 College Success NO 2
LGL 110 Family Law and Estate Planning Procedures YES 5
LGL 117 Law Office Procedures III YES 5
LGL 128 Office Applications II YES 4

Quarter 2

 [Summer 2024] Quarter 2 Course Information
Estimated Tuition and Fees: $2,014
You will learn more about your ethical duties and client confidentiality in law offices, as well as different office technologies. You will use business math (and a calculator!) to explore time, billing, and purchasing procedures. Finally, in Job Search, you work on resumes, cover letters, and practice interviews.
Course ID
Course Name
Materials
Credits
LGL 109 Law Office Procedures II same as LGL 117 5
LGL 140 Technology in the Law Office YES 4
LGL 162 Business Math NO 3
LGL 192 Job Search same as LGL 185 4

Quarter 3

 [Fall 2024] Quarter 3 Course Information
Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,931
You will learn legal file management, ARMA indexing rules, time management, telephone etiquette, and scheduling for appointments and cases.
Course ID
Course Name
Materials
Credits
LGL 101 Introduction to the Legal Profession YES 5
LGL 105 Legal Keyboarding (if you are ready) NO 1
LGL 108 Law Office Procedures I same as LGL 117 5
LGL 175 Business English same as LGL 185 4

Quarter 4

[Winter 2025] Quarter 4 Course Information
Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,750 for certificate (13 credits), $2,155 for degree (18 credits) 
You learn about civil lawsuits, from pretrial through trial proceedings; the law of torts; and alternative dispute resolutions like mediation and arbitration. Your Human Relations class focuses on professional work behaviors and effective teamwork.
Note: If you are pursuing your AAS degree, you will take three program classes and 5 credits from General Education in social science. A few recommendations are included below.
Course ID
Course Name
Materials
Credits
LGL 120 Human Relations YES 3
LGL 121 Word Processing same as LGL 128 5
LGL 201 Civil Litigation YES 5
for AAS degree only
POLS& 202
or PSYC& 100		 American Government
or General Psychology
or another social science class		 varies by class (5)

Quarter 5

 [Spring 2025] Quarter 5 Course Information
Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,750
You practice accurate typing, with a goal of 45 words per minute, by creating multi-page correspondence, envelopes, labels, pleadings, forms, and various legal documents from rough draft copies. You also create professional presentations, resumes, reports, memos, and business communication. Finally, you will learn about business or corporate law, including real estate, civil property and bankruptcy procedures.
If you plan to complete the certificate only, you may want to take fewer classes this quarter, so you have at least 6 credits in your final quarter.
Course ID
Course Name
Materials
Credits
LGL 113 Business Law Procedures YES 5
LGL 127 Office Applications I YES 4
LGL 185 Business Communication YES 4

Quarter 6

[Summer 2025] Quarter 6 Course Information
Estimated Tuition and Fees: $743 for certificate (5 credits), $1,866 for degree (15 credits)
 LGL 199 is a professional internship at a law office.
Note: If you are pursuing your AAS degree, you will take one General Education class in communication or humanities (recommendations are included below), and then one more class from General Education or another program in Business Management. Look at the tab "Business Management Electives for AAS" for a complete list of these classes.
It's time to apply for your certificate or AAS degree!
Course ID
Course Name
Materials
Credits
LGL 199 Field Experience NO 5
for AAS degree only
CMST 280
or ENGL& 101		 Intercultural Communication
or English Composition
or another communication or humanities class		 varies by class (5)
for AAS degree only
BUS& 101		 Introduction to Business
or your choice of General Education or Business Management program elective		 varies by class (5)

Grand Total Estimate for Your Legal Assistant Certificate: $11,491

Grand Total Estimate for Your Legal Assistant AAS Degree: $13,019

Business Management Electives for AAS

You get to select 5 credits of electives for your AAS degree.

You can choose a class from any of the five General Education areas, or you can use one or more of the classes listed below from other programs in the Business Management area of study.

Accounting

All accounting classes are 5 credits each. Most have prerequisites.

  • ACCT 124 Accounting with MS Excel
  • ACCT 130 Payroll Accounting
  • ACCT 132 Basic Excel (no prerequisites)
  • ACCT 179 Taxation I (no prerequisites)
  • ACCT 275 Taxation II
  • ACCT& 201 Principles of Accounting I (no prerequisites)
  • ACCT& 202 Principles of Accounting II
  • ACCT& 203 Principles of Accounting III

Contemporary Business Administration

All business are 5 credits each. There are no prerequisites.

  • BUS 110 Social Media Marketing
  • BUS 125 Concept to Commercialization
  • BUS 130 Small Business Marketing
  • BUS 135 Finance for Small Business
  • BUS 180 Principles of Management
  • BUS 230 Principles of Operations Management
  • BUS 240 Principles of Selling and Negotiation
  • BUS 270 Human Resources Management
  • BUS 280 Office Procedures

Construction Management

Construction management classes can be 2, 3, 4, or 5 credits. Some have prerequisites.

  • CONST 103 Introduction to Computers (2 credits)
  • CONST 115 Budgeting & Accounting for Construction Management (5 credits)
  • CONST 140 Construction Plan Reading (3 credits)
  • CONST 160 Materials, Methods & Equipment (3 credits)
  • CONST 183 Mechanical and Electrical Systems (3 credits)
  • CONST 185 Civil Construction (3 credits)
  • CONST 202 Quantity Survey and Estimating (4 credits)
  • CONST 225 Contract Administration and Procurement (3 credits)
  • CONST 230 Project Management-Planning and Scheduling (5 credits)
  • CONST 250 Project Safety and Accident Prevention (4 credits)
  • CONST 251 Safety Planning and Administration (3 credits)
  • CONST 261 Human Relations for the Construction Industry (3 credits)
  • CONST 266 Advanced Technology for Construction I (2 credits)
  • CONST 267 Advanced Technology for Construction II (2 credits)
  • CONST 269 LEED® Green Associate Preparation (2 credits)
  • CONST 270 Understanding Structural Design (2 credits)
  • CONST 280 Building Codes (2 credits)

Office Assistant

Many students take these classes before they start another program, because they cover very basic computer skills, but anyone can enroll in ASST classes.

  • ASST Business Math (3 credits)
  • ASST 115 Keyboarding and Document Processing (5 credits)
  • ASST 144 Introduction to Computer Applications (5 credits)
  • ASST 181 Career Prep and Human Relations (5 credits)

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