Graduate Certificate in Legal Secretary in Trial Preparation

• Legal Research and Writing: This unit will cover the fundamental research and writing skills necessary for legal secretaries in trial preparation, including legal analysis, document drafting, and citation formatting.

• Civil Procedure: This unit will focus on the rules and guidelines that govern civil lawsuits, including pleadings, motions, and discovery.

• Evidence: This unit will examine the rules of evidence and their application in trial preparation, including the admissibility of evidence and the role of objections.

• Trial Preparation: This unit will cover the various tasks and responsibilities of legal secretaries in preparing for trial, including organizing exhibits, scheduling witnesses, and preparing trial notebooks.

• Depositions: This unit will explore the process of taking and defending depositions, including the role of the legal secretary in preparing for and attending depositions.

• Discovery: This unit will focus on the discovery process, including the exchange of information between parties, document requests, and depositions.

• Courtroom Procedure: This unit will examine the procedures and protocols of a courtroom, including the role of legal secretaries in supporting attorneys during trial.

• Legal Ethics: This unit will cover the ethical considerations and guidelines that govern legal professionals, including legal secretaries.

• Advanced Legal Writing: This unit will build on the skills learned in Legal Research and Writing, focusing on more complex legal documents and writing styles.