Legal Administrative Assistant
Overview
Acquire the skills and knowledge to work with legal documents relating to corporate law, conveyancing, litigation, family law, wills, and estates.
| Tuition | $7,165 |
|---|---|
| Credential | Certificate |
| Length | 6 months |
| Hours | Full-time |
| Delivery | Class-based and Online |
| Campus | Downtown |
| Start Dates |
| Tuition | $15,618 |
|---|---|
| Credential | Certificate |
| Length | 6 months |
| Hours | Full-time |
| Delivery | Class-based and Online |
| Campus | Downtown |
| Start Dates | |
| PGWP | Not listed as eligible |
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.
Admission Requirement
Program-specific
- 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
- English 12 with a minimum ‘C’ grade, or equivalent
- 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
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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
Fall 2026 |
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| Program Start Date | Sep 2026 |
| Status | Open |
| Application opens | October 1, 2025 |
| Application Deadline | July 1, 2026 |
Winter 2027 |
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| Program Start Date | Jan 2027 |
| Status | Open |
| Application opens | February 1, 2026 |
| Application Deadline | November 15, 2026 |
Fall 2026 |
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| Program Start Date | Sep 2026 |
| Status | Open |
| Application opens | |
| Application Deadline | |
Winter 2027 |
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| Program Start Date | Jan 2027 |
| Status | Open |
| Application opens | |
| Application Deadline | |
Courses
Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. with the exception of practicum experiences.
International students
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.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| OADM 1140 | Computer Applications for Legal Administrative Assistants | 2.5 |
| OADM 1150 | Office Procedures for Legal Administrative Assistants | 3.5 |
| OADM 1160 | Corporate Law for Legal Administrative Assistants | 3.5 |
| OADM 1170 | Conveyancing for Legal Administrative Assistants | 4.5 |
| OADM 1180 | Career Development | 1.0 |
| OADM 1190 | Civil Litigation for Legal Administrative Assistants | 3.5 |
| OADM 1250 | Family Law for Legal Administrative Assistants | 3.5 |
| OADM 1260 | Wills and Probates for Legal Administrative Assistants | 3.5 |
| OADM 1270 | Practicum Readiness | 1.0 |
| OADM 1456 | Legal Administrative Assistant Practicum | 2 |
| Total Credits | 28.5 | |
This guide is intended as a general guideline only. The College reserves the right to make changes as appropriate.
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 | |
| Campus resource | $287 | |
| 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.
* 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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Technical requirement
Tuition deposits are payable usually within three weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.
| Tuition deposit | $16,550 | $10,000 non-refundable |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | $145 | |
| Tuition | $15,618 | |
| Student union | $73 | |
| College initiative | $91 | |
| Campus resource | $287 | |
| Temporary medical insurance | $149 | |
| U-Pass | $235 | Discounted, unlimited transit pass. Learn more. |
| Graduation | $45 | |
| Other fees | $892 | |
| Total | $16,509 |
Books & Supplies
Textbooks or other supplies may be required for this program. Visit the VCC Bookstore for more information.
* 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.
Need help with tuition?
Explore your options for scholarships, grants, bursaries, and loans.
Technical requirement
How to Apply
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You will be directed to EducationPlannerBC.
Fill out a PDF form and mail to:
VCC Registrar's Office
1155 East Broadway
Vancouver, B.C., V5T 4V5
Contact us
Advising services
Phone: 604.871.7000, option 2
Email: studentservice@vcc.ca
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