They may also review law journals and other legal publications to identify court decisions pertinent to pending cases and submit articles to company officals. The College of West Virginia's Legal Secretary Program of Study contains courses which are designed to acquaint students with terminology and procedures specific to legal secretarial science.
Students are prepared for work in law firms, corporations, banks and government.
Qualified students may have an opportunity to work as part of a practicum experience directly for an employer within their area of specialization. By applying their education and technical skills on the job, the practicum provides them with marketable work expereicne, thereby making them more competitive. Associate of Science degrees are structured to lead directly into Baccalaureate degree programs of study. Students who receive an Associate of Applied Science degree in Legal Secretarial Science should consider furthering their education by pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Business Law or Business Managment. Course requirements are available here .