Take courses at CUNY to become a Certified Legal Secretary

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The Certified Legal Secretary program teaches the skills needed to enter the legal profession regardless of the type of law. Legal secretaries coordinate the daily functions of a law practice by maintaining schedules, managing clients, filing documents, drafting paperwork, and more. Students learn basic legal terminology, office procedures and management advice, basic accounting and QuickBooks. The program provides foundational knowledge over a broad range of legal topics to help prepare graduates for the NALS Accredited Legal Professional exam. To sit for the ALP exam, students must have completed ONE of the following: an accredited business/legal course, a NALS Legal Training Course, or one year of general office experience. This 444 hour program is taught over 12 months.

Certificate programsSector-based job training

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Details

ADA Accessible

Yes

Cost Details

$2295

Cost or Fees

Yes

Earn Certificate

Graduates are prepared for the Accredited Legal Professional (ALP) Exam offered by NALS - The Association for Legal Professionals.

Financial Aid

Financial aid/fee waiver available, Some students may qualify for financial assistance when they enroll, if they meet certain requirements. Financing is available from select schools.

Boroughs Served

Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island

Eligibility requirements

Eligibility Requirements

There are no prerequisites to complete this course.

Citizenship Requirements

No citizenship requirements

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