Program Overview

Office Administration – Legal (LES)

Program Overview

This twelve-month, flexible, diploma program will enable you to acquire the relevant administrative and technological skills to meet the demands of the current and emerging legal office environment. Through practical, hands-on training, you will acquire a knowledge of legal office procedures, document production, specialized legal software, professionalism, and ethics. Areas of study include litigation, family, corporate, real estate, and estate law.

Program Details

• Duration: 3 Semesters (12 Months)
• Credential: Ontario College Diploma
• School: Seneca Business
• Campus: Seneca@York
• Delivery: Flexible

Admission Requirements

• Fluency in English, verbal and written, is critical to your success in the program and the legal environment.

Program Skills

• Familiarity with legal procedures and terminology
• Written communication, drafting, and proofreading
• Organization and time management
• Problem-solving
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, and specialized legal software

Work Experience

• Field Placement: If you meet all the necessary academic requirements, you will be able to participate in an unpaid field placement that will allow you to acquire hands-on experience in a formal legal environment. You may have a shared responsibility for securing a placement. The placement may take place after the third semester of classroom studies, extending the length of the program by one month.

Program Availability

• Start Date: September 2025
• Location: Seneca@York
• Availability: Open

Career Opportunities

• As a graduate of this program, you may pursue a career as a legal administrative assistant or receptionist in a law firm, government office, or corporate legal department.

Affiliations/Associations

• Through a partnership with the Association of Administrative Professionals (AAP), student members will have access to national and international resources, learning opportunities, and up-to-date industry trends. Students and graduates of Seneca’s Office Administration programs can choose to develop their careers by pursuing a Canadian Certified Administrative Professional (CCAP) certification through the AAP.

Degree Pathways

• Every Seneca diploma has a degree pathway. You have the opportunity to continue your studies and complete a degree at Seneca or a partner institution.

Experiential Learning

• Graduate career-ready and world-ready. This program has a field placement to help you hone essential skills for the workplace.

Career Support

• Seneca Works offers students and graduates lifelong access to an exclusive job board, career coaching, networking, and more.

Sustainability

• We’ve made a bold commitment to embed principles of sustainability into every business program we offer.

Graduate Testimonials

• Krysta Puopolo: "My journey with Seneca changed my life in unquantifiable ways. The professors really encouraged my passion. Classes were made up of both theory and practical components, which were helpful for my field placement and professional life. Seneca is known to be one of the top schools for Office Administration – employers recognize this and know the grads they are hiring are of a certain calibre. With the skills I learned, I now successfully manage the practice of two partners and am the Section Head of a law office in downtown Toronto.”
• Gaitree Paul: "Seneca delivered an experience that allowed me to pursue a career I love! The program equipped me with the right mindset and knowledge to excel as a Legal Assistant at one of Canada’s top leading law firms. In addition to gaining valuable time management skills, I became familiar with a variety of computer applications that I utilize on a daily basis. While it is not an easy program, it certainly is doable with the support of professors and staff. I am very grateful for their passion and dedication to help students succeed in the program!”