Legal Administrative Assistant

Diploma: Certificate

Location: Downtown

International students admissibility: Accepts International Students

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Overview

Acquire the skills and knowledge to work with legal documents relating to corporate law, conveyancing, litigation, family law, wills, and estates.

Tuition	N/A
Credential	Certificate
Length	The Legal Administrative Assistant Program is 25 weeks of full-time study. Students must complete the certificate within three years.
Hours	Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. with the exception of practicum experiences.
Delivery	Class-based and Online
Campus	Downtown
Start Dates	Jan, Sep

Tuition	N/A
Credential	Certificate
Length	The Legal Administrative Assistant Program is 25 weeks of full-time study. Students must complete the certificate within three years.
Hours	Classes are generally held on Monday to Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., except during the practicum when students work Monday through Friday for the hours assigned by the practicum host.
Delivery	Class-based and Online
Campus	Downtown
Start Dates	Jan, Sep
PGWP	Not listed as eligible

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What to expect

24 hours of class per week over 5 1/2 months, followed by a 2 week practicum
Skills training in keyboarding and transcription
Individual and group work
Lectures and videos
Legal software demonstrations
Field trips to Law Courts and law offices
Theory and practical exams and assignments
Guest Speakers from diverse areas of legal industry

What you will learn

Create, edit, print, store and retrieve legal documents and correspondence
Perform legal administrative assistant duties and procedures in the areas of corporate law, conveyancing, litigation, family law, and wills and estates
Apply time management principles and set priorities
Analyze and solve problems independently and collaboratively
Communicate effectively and maintain confidentiality
Perform keyboarding, proofreading and transcription skills accurately and effectively
Demonstrate effective job search techniques to meet career goals
Acquire skills and knowledge of legal office procedures, legal terminology, court systems, legal record-keeping, and the process of billing clients

Program Duration and Maximum Time for Completion

The Legal Administrative Assistant Program is 25 weeks of full-time study. Students must complete the certificate within three years.

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Admission Requirement

Grade 12 graduation, or equivalent
English Language Proficiency as demonstrated by one of the following:
- English 12 with a minimum ‘C’ grade, or equivalent or
- English Language Proficiency at an English 12 ‘C’ level
Proficiency in Microsoft Word as demonstrated by one of the following:
- Completion of the Administrative Professional Certificate program, or equivalent
- Completion of an introductory computer course in MS Word, or equivalent experience
- Evidence of a minimum one year of administrative experience (including the use of MS Word)
Typing speed of 50 gross words per minute with 98% accuracy on a proctored 5-minute test

Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free academic upgrading or English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, or discover which university transfer options are right for you.

Recommended Characteristics

Due to the heavy emphasis on communication and the consequences of error, strong English fluency skills are strongly recommended.
Ability to accept responsibility, to plan and reason logically, and to prioritize effectively
Ability to follow instructions and work under pressure
Good organizational skills
Adaptability to change
Ability to work cooperatively with others
Competency in business arithmetic

Program Availability

Not currently available.

Courses

Full-time

Course list is not available at the moment.

Full-time

Course list is not available at the moment.

This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Fees and Costs

Application fee	$36
Tuition	$7,165
Student union	$73
College initiative	$86
Materials		not including textbooks
Campus resource	$287
Laundry
Uniform (Deposit)
Medical & Dental		Provided by Student Union
U-Pass	$235	Discounted, unlimited transit pass. Learn more.
Graduation	$45
Total	$7,925

Books & Supplies

Textbooks or other supplies may be required for this program. Visit the VCC Bookstore for more information.
Additional costs:
- Textbooks – Approx. $500
- Student kits – Approx. $5,100 + tax

Open Educational Resources(OER) at VCC

No-cost textbooks are available for this program.

* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable. Tuition fees include a non-refundable deposit ($300 or $500, depending on program).

Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.

Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.

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Tuition deposit	$16,550	$10,000 non-refundable Tuition deposits are payable usually within two (2) weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.
Application fee	$145
Tuition	$15,618
Student union	$73
College initiative	$91
Materials		not including textbooks
Campus resource	$287
Laundry
Uniform (Deposit)
Medical & Dental		Provided by Student Union
Temporary medical insurance	$149	Medical Insurance for International Students
U-Pass	$235	Discounted, unlimited transit pass. Learn more.
Graduation	$45
Total	$16,509

Textbooks or other supplies may be required for this program. Visit the VCC Bookstore for more information.
Additional costs:
- Textbooks – Approx. $500
- Student kits – Approx. $5,100 + tax

* Tuition and other fees are approximate and subject to increase up to 5% per year. Students will be required to pay increased rates if the fees change at any time during the period of enrolment in the program. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable.

Fees listed are for international students. For domestic programs, visit vcc.ca.

Any refunds are issued according to VCC's international refund policy.

Application Process

Application information is not available at the moment.

International students must contact International Education advisors to confirm their study eligibility and the Continuing Studies (CS) department to verify their program eligibility.

Please note that even though the program is 5 months, a valid study permit is required as there is a mandatory practicum placement in the program which would require both a study permit and a co-op work permit.

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