Law Office Management - Lakewood University

Become a Law Office Manager in as Little as 2 Semesters

Flexible. Online. Career-focused. Veteran-friendly. Start your journey in Law Office Management with Lakewood University today.

Ready for a Law Management Career Without Years of School?

Many adults are searching for a more stable and rewarding career path—one that offers consistent demand, professional growth, and long-term opportunity. The legal field continues to expand, and skilled professionals in law management play an essential role in supporting legal teams, organizing casework, and ensuring efficient office operations. If you’re looking for a practical entry point into the legal profession, this could be your next step.

Traditional college programs can take years to complete and often require a significant financial commitment before you even begin your career. Not everyone has the time or flexibility to pursue a multi-year degree just to get started. You deserve an option that aligns with your schedule and your goals.

Lakewood University’s Law Management Certificate is designed for working adults who need a flexible, affordable path without compromising quality. Our online format allows you to study on your own time while building the skills needed to support legal environments, from law offices to corporate legal departments. It’s a focused, career-driven program built for real life.

Lakewood University’s Law Management Certificate prepares students for certification and employment in a flexible, online format designed for working adults.

Why Choose Lakewood?

Everything you need to succeed in your new career path.

Career-Ready Training

Practical skills you can use immediately in the field.

Law Office Management Prep

Although there is no certification exam, you will go through comprehensive preparation to be succesful in this career.

Flexible Online Format

Learn anytime, anywhere that fits your schedule.

Designed for Adults

Support systems built for students balancing life and work.

Veteran Benefits

We proudly accept GI Bill® and other veteran education benefits.

Payment Plans

Affordable options to make your education stress-free.

Law Office Management Career Outlook

The legal field continues to expand, and skilled law office professionals play a critical role in keeping operations running smoothly. As legal services evolve and client needs grow, the demand for organized, detail-oriented professionals in law office management is higher than ever.

Whether you prefer a large law firm or smaller law firm your skills will be in high demand across the nation.

Job Growth

4%

2024–2034

Yearly Openings

~422K

Annual avg

Median Salary

$106,880

BLS 2024

Setting

Law Firms

Private, small or big law firms

Program Snapshot

Quick facts you need to know about the program.

Duration

2 Semesters

Format

Online

Tuition

$5,052

Next Start

Monday

Eligibility

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Accreditation

DEAC Accredited

Work Hours

24 Credit Hours

Aid

Financial Options

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Gold Standard in Law Office Management

DEAC accreditation signifies that the institution has met established standards for academic quality ethical practices, and student support in distance education through ongoing evaluation and continuous improvement. Accreditation helps ensure that programs provide students with relevant knowledge, practical skills, and high-quality educational experience.

DEAC Accredited Program

Don’t settle for unaccredited programs. Your career depends on receiving an education that employers recognize and respect.

RECOGNIZED NATIONALLY

Lakewood University was recently featured on CBS for its work in providing accessible, career-driven education to working adults and veterans. National recognition reinforces our commitment to delivering accredited programs designed to prepare students for real-world success.

Lakewood has helped me gain employment opportunities! This program was very helpful.

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Law Office Management

What You’ll Learn

Our curriculum is built around real-world legal office skills. Each module is designed to move you closer to certification and professional mastery in law office management.

Lakewood University’s Law Office Management program prepares students to support legal professionals by managing administrative operations, maintaining case files, coordinating schedules, and assisting with legal documentation in a law office setting.

The program outlines essential communication skills for legal office professionals, including professional correspondence, client interaction, and effective communication within a legal team.

Coursework emphasizes the accuracy and attention to detail required to ensure legal documents, case records, and client information are complete, organized, and compliant with legal standards.

Students in this program will gain the knowledge and skills needed to qualify for entry-level positions in legal offices and be prepared for industry-recognized certification opportunities.

Program Objectives

Describe the American legal system, its structure, and how it operates
Discuss societal issues and ethical considerations for attorneys and paralegals
identify the elements in various areas of law including criminal, contract, business, tort, property, wills & estates, and family law
Describe how law firms are structured and the paralegals role in this context
Describe trends in technology and specifically how computers are used in the law office
Conduct legal research and demonstrate the basics of legal correspondence
Describe what management is (its functions) and explain the role of a manger
Describe what human resource management is (its functions) and challenges
Analyze motivation theories and the relationship between motivation and performance
Describe operations in management, designing performance measures and how they are used in decision making
Identify an organizations stakeholders, its ethical issues and define the concept of social responsibility
Demonstrate language fundamentals necessary to communicate effectively with an emphasis on workplace oral and written communication.

ENG101- English 101

This course enables students to gain or improve writing and critical reading skills, helping them communicate using coherent, meaningful language. Additionally, the class puts emphasis on research, showing students how to locate, identify, and cite outside sources to improve their own arguments.

BUS100- Introduction to Business

Present the fundamentals of business organization and procedures to acquaint you with management principles, business terminology, types of business organizations, and their control.

BSLW100- Business Law

The “bread and butter” of many law firms comes from organizing small business entities and advising them of their duties and rights. When is a partnership better than a corporation? What procedure is followed in setting up a corporation? What must be included in the articles of incorporation? How are corporate minutes drafted? These questions are important to most businesses in your community and your knowledge in this specialty will help you assist a lawyer in answering them for their clients.

PGL100- Introduction to Paralegal Studies

The course is the core of the paralegal program. Students will learn the past, present, and future of the paralegal profession, including the paralegal defined, educational options, techniques for marketing skills, and career opportunities. Instruction on ethics and professional responsibility, the organizational structure of the legal workplace and office culture, and politics will prepare students for the challenges of today’s paralegal. Students receive a formal introduction to law by examining sources of American law, the court system, and alternative dispute resolution, the substantive law in its various forms, as well as administrative law and government regulation. Legal procedures and advanced skills involving civil litigation and trial procedures, criminal law, conducting interviews and investigations, using primary and secondary sources to legal research, the emerging technology of computer-assisted legal research, in addition to legal analysis and writing provide valuable insight and a solid foundation for the future legal assistant.

LGAW200- Legal Analysis & Writing I

This is an advanced course that will enable students to write in a formal, legal manner. Also, students will be trained to draft legal memoranda and briefs and investigate different types of legal memoranda and documents. The entire course lectures focus on forming legal writing and training students to learn the art of preparing documents in different types of situations. The advanced course also focuses on improving the ability to do legal research.

TRT100- Torts

This fascinating specialty will expose the student to the duties and responsibilities owed by the individuals to their fellow citizens. Torts deal with civil wrongs, and your studies will illustrate and explain the many different types of tort recoveries that are allowed by law. You will learn the elements required to prove each tort, and defenses that may be posed, and a step-by-step strategy for the preparation and settlement for each type of action. Whether your tort theory is based upon negligence, product liability, libel, slander, or malpractice, you will be guided through the entire process of personal injury litigation.

CONT200- Contracts

Develop your leadership potential. Discover the qualities, talents, and vision that leaders need to survive and grow in a changing world. You’ll examine how today’s theories of leadership and motivation have evolved, and how leadership concepts and motivational techniques are applied in a wide variety of business environments. Case studies reveal how executives and other decision-makers lead, motivate, and succeed.

LGR200- Legal Research

This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of Legal Research. The student will learn research tools and techniques necessary to find the actual law, but also how to use the various secondary materials, which assist in the research process. Some of the topics covered are Case Reporters, Digests, Codes, Annotated Codes, Annotated Reporters, Citators, Loose-leaf Services, Legal Encyclopedias, Treatises, and Computerized Research Services.

You’re Not Doing This Alone

We provide the structure and support you need to cross the finish line.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this program accredited?

Yes. Lakewood University is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). Accreditation means the program meets nationally recognized standards for quality, curriculum, and student preparation. Choosing an accredited program helps protect your time and investment.

Does this prepare me for certification?

Although there is no certification examination after this certification, the curriculum aligns with industry standards and includes focused preparation to help students feel confident and ready for job placement.

Can I use VA benefits?

Eligible students may use approved VA education benefits for this program. Lakewood University is committed to supporting veterans and military families through the enrollment process. Our admissions team can help you determine your eligibility and guide you step by step.

Are payment plans available?

Yes. We offer flexible payment options to make the program more accessible. In addition to approved financing partners, students may choose structured payment plans based on eligibility. Our admissions team can review available options and help you select the best fit for your situation.

How long does it take?

The program can be completed in as little as two semesters depending on your pace and schedule. Because the format is online and flexible, many students are able to complete their training while continuing to work or manage other responsibilities.

Will I be able to complete it while working?

The program is delivered in a flexible online format designed to accommodate working adults. While you can complete coursework around your weekly schedule, there are structured weekly deadlines to help you stay on track. All coursework must be completed by your assigned program end date, ensuring steady progress toward graduation and certification readiness.

What happens after graduation?

This program is designed to provide students with practical, career-focused knowledge in law office operations and legal administration. Through a structured curriculum, you will develop an understanding of legal procedures, office management, client communication, and the organizational skills required to support legal professionals in a variety of settings.

Upon successful completion, graduates are prepared to pursue entry-level opportunities within law firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies, and other legal environments.

Our support does not end at completion. Students receive ongoing access to career services, including resume guidance, job search support, and professional resources to help you continue advancing in your career.

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