Program Overview

Program Overview

The Legal Administrative Assistant program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to work in a legal environment. This program is available in Alberta at various locations, including Calgary Central, Calgary Genesis Centre, Edmonton South, Edmonton West, Medicine Hat, and Red Deer.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for this program, students must have a Grade 12 diploma or equivalent, or meet the Mature Student Status requirements. An admissions interview will be conducted to determine the applicant's interest, motivation, and entry-level skills. Full-time students must attend the required hours per week as per the course schedule.

Program Highlights

Graduates of this program will possess the skills and knowledge to perform tasks of a legal nature under the direct supervision of a licensed lawyer. They will have a strong understanding of legal documents, the legal system, and the ethical considerations of the legal profession.

Career Opportunities

Legal assistants can work in law firms, record search companies, and legal departments in both the public and private sectors. They may also work as notaries public, trademark agents, or in other related roles.

Core Courses

The program covers a range of core courses, including:

• Keyboarding: minimum 25 words per minute (WPM) and minimum 40 words per minute (WPM)
• Business Skills: Business Math
• Spreadsheets: basic level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Word Processing: intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Word
• Office Skills: Internet Fundamentals and basic level of proficiency in Microsoft Outlook
• Operating Systems: basic level of proficiency in a Windows operating system
• Job Readiness/Employability Skills: Job Search and Résumé Writing and Thought Patterns for a Successful Career
• Legal: Corporate/Commercial Law, Civil Litigation, Court Systems/Criminal, Conveyancing, Family Law, Machine Transcription/Communication, Legal Office Procedures, Wills and Estates, and Practicum

Program Details

• Program Type: Diploma
• Anticipated salary: C$30,865 C$59,479 (according to PayScale Canada)
• Program Duration: 42 weeks
• Program Notes: Tuition fees include all materials and student manuals. Financial assistance may be available to qualified students.
• Program Category: Legal

Available Locations

The Legal Administrative Assistant program is available at the following locations in Alberta:

• Calgary Central
• Calgary Genesis Centre
• Edmonton South
• Edmonton West
• Medicine Hat
• Red Deer