Legal Administrative Studies: Certificate
Description
The Legal Administrative Studies program provides students with training in general and specialized administrative support procedures which are utilized in today's legal offices. It is a full-time program with two terms of study starting in September. Subjects covered include general office procedures, wills and estates, corporate records, civil litigation, family law, and conveyancing. In addition, students will become knowledgeable in word processing skills. The certificate program will appeal to people who are looking to start a challenging but rewarding career in the legal profession.
Student Profile
Some students enter the program with previous post-secondary experience and are seeking to develop the practical skills necessary to enter the workforce and the legal profession. Some students are changing career direction, whilst others are high school students who have identified an interest in the legal field. Students accepted into the program must have good organizational skills and must be prepared to treat it as a professional course, as the program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to be successful in the law office. Students interested in this program should have good keyboarding and communication skills.
Career Opportunities
The program achieves good employability rates, with graduates working in a variety of organizations such as: law firms, notary public offices, government offices, and legal departments of large corporations. Graduates will be eligible to secure entry-level Legal Administrative Assistant positions, but there are many opportunities for career progression, such as becoming a senior Legal Administrative Assistant or becoming a paralegal.
Program Admission Requirements
General university admission requirements apply to this program including the undergraduate-level English Proficiency Requirement.
Basic keyboarding skills are also recommended.
Program Requirements
Semester 1 (Fall)
All of: |
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| LGLA 1202 | Legal Office Procedures – Corporate Law | 3 credits | |
| LGLA 1205 | Legal Office Procedures – Litigation | 3 credits | |
| LGLA 1125 | Legal Procedure and Research | 3 credits | |
| LGLA 1145 | Word Processing | 3 credits | |
One of: |
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| LGLA 1155 | Business Communications | 3 credits | |
| CMNS 1140 | Introduction to Professional Communication | 3 credits | |
Semester 2 (Spring)
All of: |
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| LGLA 1115 | Bookkeeping Basics | 3 credits | |
| LGLA 1135 | Computer Competency or CBSY 1105 Introductory Computer Applications | 3 credits | |
| LGLA 1203 | Legal Office Procedures – Conveyancing | 3 credits | |
| LGLA 1204 | Legal Office Procedures – Wills & Estates | 3 credits | |
| LGLA 1206 | Legal Office Procedures – Family Law | 3 credits | |
| LGLA 1399 | Legal Assistant Work Experience/Project | 3 credits | |
Credential Awarded
Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to receive a Certificate in Legal Administrative Studies.
