Certificate in Legal Administrative Professional
Riverside, USA
Certificate
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 514 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* per unit | for F-1 international students total estimated cost per year is $29,591
Key Summary
About: Completing the Certificate in Legal Administrative Professional at RCC trains you to prepare legal papers and correspondence like summonses, complaints, motions, and subpoenas. You'll apply legal terminology, court procedure, document-management and legal-research skills. RCC offers affordable certificates and degrees and supports transfer to colleges and universities, helping you pursue your career goals through programs and activities that match your interests.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work in law firms, corporate legal teams, courts, or government agencies; typical roles include paralegal, legal assistant, litigation support specialist, court clerk, and legal researcher, using skills in legal documentation, case management, and procedural compliance.
Completing this certificate provides students with the ability to prepare legal papers and correspondence, such as summonses, complaints, motions, and subpoenas. Students should be able to apply legal terminology and procedure to documents and legal research.
Required Courses (12 units)
- CAT-36A --- Legal Office Procedures 1 --- 3
- CAT-36B --- Legal Office Procedures II --- 3
- CAT-37 --- Legal Terminology --- 3
- CAT-38 --- Legal Word Processing and Forms --- 3
This Program Pathway will allow a full-time student to complete this program in 6-8 months. For students who require a part-time pathway, please see a counselor for more information.
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Compose, key, and properly format various business and legal correspondence and reports using computer software.
- Prepares and processes legal documents and papers, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, and pretrial agreements. Mails, faxes, or arranges for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
- Reviews legal publications and performs database searches to identify laws and court decisions relevant to pending cases.
- Submits articles and information from searches to attorneys for review and approval for use.
- Completes various forms, such as accident reports, trial and courtroom requests, and applications for clients.
Financial Aid Support for Your Educational Goals
There are many types of financial aid available to you at RCC. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application is required for most financial aid forms. Types of financial aid include grants, scholarships, tuition waivers, and student loans.
Federal Grants
- Federal Pell Grant (Part of FAFSA application)
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG - Part of FAFSA application)
State of California Grants
- California College Promise
- Cal Grant Program
- Student Success Completion Grant
- Chafee Grant Program for eligible foster youth and former foster youth
- California National Guard Education Assistance Award Program (CNG EAAP)
Riverside Community College District Scholarship
There are over 250 scholarships available to students through the RCCD Foundation, and only one application is needed to apply. If you are an admitted student at RCC and have a student email address, you can apply for scholarships offered by the RCCD Foundation.
CGACC-RCC International Student Scholarship
International Students at Riverside City College are welcome to apply for CGACC-RCC Scholarship. This scholarship is in the form of a tuition fee reduction estimated at $1,250. The application deadline for CGACC-RCC International Student Scholarship is July 25, and the results of the students selected are typically announced by August 6.
To be eligible for this award, the applicant must be a new or continuing international student who will study full-time at one of the RCCD colleges (Riverside City College, Norco College, or Moreno Valley College) on an F-1 Student Visa in the fall semester. Transfer students can also apply. New international students who apply for the scholarship must have a completed RCC international student application, submit all required documents, and receive an RCCD I-20.