Skill Training
Legal
Skills and Training
The training you can expect in this field includes classroom and group instruction in Navy legal, administrative, and clerical functions, as well as participation in practical applications. Good hearing, speaking, and writing skills are highly desirable in this field, as is attention to detail and typing skills.
As part of the Navy’s legal specialty, your training might prepare you for future civilian careers such as:
- Office Manager
- Legal Assistant
- Legal Secretary
- Stenographer
- Personnel Clerk
- Shorthand Reporter
- Computer Peripheral-Equipment Operator
Below you will find a list of classes and college and vocational credits you could possibly earn, that can be transferred to participating institutions. Next to the classes you will see the number of credits you could earn. To find out more about positions and classes, contact a recruiter.
| ASSOCIATES DEGREE | Credits |
|---|---|
| Automatic Data Processing Operations | 2 |
| Clerical Procedures | 3 |
| Computerized Litigation Support | 3 |
| Filing and Records Control | 2 |
| Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Keyboarding | 2 |
| Law Office Systems | 3 |
| Legal Research | 2 |
| Legal Writing | 3 |
| Litigation | 3 |
| Machine Transcription | 3 |
| Military Legal Practices and Procedures | 2 |
| Nautical Science (Navigation) | 3 |
| Nautical Science (Seamanship) | 3 |
| Office Administration | 1 |
| Office Procedures | 2 |
| Principles of Supervision | 3 |
| Record Keeping | 2 |
| Swimming | 1 |
| Technical Writing | 3 |
| Typing | 3 |
| Word Processing | 2 |
| Word Processing Applications | 3 |
| BACHELOR’S DEGREE | Credits |
|---|---|
| Field Experience in Management | 2 |
