OADM 1140: Computer Applications for Legal Administrative Assistants

Description

This course provides the student with skills to create properly formatted legal correspondence and legal instruments using Microsoft Word; effective file management; invoicing using Microsoft Word or Accounting software; and time management using Microsoft Outlook.

Credits

2.5

Year of study

1st Year Post-secondary

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Create properly formatted legal correspondence and legal instruments.
Use proper file management systems to be able to quickly and efficiently save and retrieve documents.
Use Microsoft Outlook to organize emails, create appointments, and maintain an electronic task management system.
Prepare accurate statement of account.

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

None

Hours

Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 16
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 32
Total Hours: 48

Instructional Strategies

This course is a "hands-on" computer course. The students will build on their existing Microsoft Word, keyboarding, and transcription skills with an emphasis on practical skills training. Students will work in a computer lab. Instruction is presented in lectures, videos, and demonstrations. Guest presenters may include past students, Applied Business department head and the VCC Learning Center.

Grading System

Letter Grade (A-F)

Passing grade

C+

Evaluation Plan

Type	Percentage	Assessment activity
Assignments	30	MS Work formating and typist lessons.
Other	10	Machine Transcription
Assignments	25	Time and file management assignments.
Quizzes/Tests	15	Timed typing test
Assignments	20	Accounting Assignment

Course topics

Getting started with Moodle, Typing Software, Microsoft 365, Machine Transcription and, if applicable, Accounting Software
Formatting Letters, Memos, Agreements and Styles of Cause
Conducting Conflict Searches, File Opening & Preparing Statement of Accounts
Using Microsoft Outlook in a legal office – calendars, and tasks
Combing multiple documents into one file and converting Microsoft Word files to Adobe

Notes:

Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.