After successful completion of this course, the student will be able prepare various legal forms and documents using Microsoft Word. Included is an introduction to legal terminology
and procedures. All of the work for this course (except tests) may be done outside of class.
| Credits | 2 |
| Prerequisites | CMSY-104 Advanced Word Processing |
| Instructor | Cathy Sutton |
| Office Technology Classroom | DH-301 |
| Phone | (443) 518-4562 |
| Email | csutton@howardcc.edu |
Registered Students | Overall Course Objectives | Major Course Topics | Course Format | Orientation | Course Requirements | Materials | Exams
Registered Students
Immediately after enrolling, send Cathy Sutton an e-mail at csutton@howardcc.edu; include your name, the semester, the course and section. You will receive specific course instructions the week classes start.
Overall Course Objectives
Once you have completed this course you will be able to:
- Use Microsoft Word to prepare legal documents accurately and in an acceptable format.
Major Course Topics
- Written Communications
- Formatting Legal Documents
- Pleadings and Related Documents
- Dsicovery
- Appellate Procedures
- Dissolution of Marriage
- Guradianships
- Criminal Law
- Wills and Trusts
- Contracts
- Business Organizations
- Real Estate
- Bankruptcy
Course Format
This course:
- Is not self-paced. However, you may accelerate your pace so that you may finish the course in fewer than 14 weeks.
- Does not require on-campus meetings. However, this course does require on-campus attendance for tests. Tests may be taken during any open hours in the Office Technology classroom. Please note, however, that all OFFI-281 online students are welcome to come to the Office Technology classroom to do classwork and/or to get personal help from an instructor.
- Does not require real-time chats.
- Uses email for communication.
Orientation
This course does not have a face-to-face orientation. You will receive detailed course information the week classes start.
Course Requirements
Materials Required:
Legal Office: Document Processing by Gilmore
- Buy your textbooks from our online Bookstore, or visit our Bookstore.
Technical Requirements for Online Courses:
Review the Technical Requirements link above. The course requires
Exams
Written and computer hands-on exams, which have deadlines for completion, must be taken at the college during any open hours in the Office Technology classroom.
