Apr 14, 2026  
2026-2027 DCTC Catalog 
  
2026-2027 DCTC Catalog

Legal Administrative Assistant, A.A.S.

Location(s): Online


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Program Outcomes

Creating and editing documents, spreadsheets, databases, electronic presentations.

Communicating, organizing, coordinating, and integrating data.

Preparing and processing legal documents and papers.

Managing and handling of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.

Organizing and maintaining documents and case files.

Additional Information

This program is not an ABA-approved program and does not prepare students to work as a paralegal. If you’re interested in becoming a paralegal, check out the ABA-approved Paralegal Program at Inver Hills Community College.

This program has additional costs for Microsoft Office certification exams.

Students will need access to the internet and a Windows PC computer to be able to use the current Microsoft Office suite and record audio and video. Depending on the computer, an external webcam, headset and microphone might be needed.

This is a suggested sample course sequence for a full-time student. All courses are not offered every semester. Please contact your program advisor regarding your academic plans.

First Year - Fall Semester: 17 Credits


First Year - Spring Semester: 14 Credits


First Year - Summer Session 3 Credits


Second Year - Fall Semester: 14 Credits


Second Year - Spring Semester: 12 Credits


Total Program Requirements: 60


* Technical Electives: students must choose electives from Ridgewater ADS1201, 1202, 1203, 1204 or Inver Hills PA1102, 2201, 2202, 2204. Please see an academic advisor to complete a consortium agreement when registering for technical electives.

Courses are only offered once a year.

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