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 |
| Tuition | $15,618 |
|---|---|
| Credential | Certificate |
| Length | 6 months |
| Hours | Full-time |
| Delivery | Class-based and Online |
| Campus | Downtown |
| PGWP | Not listed as eligible |
What to expect
The Legal Administrative Assistant Program is offered as a full-time blended or online delivery program. This intensive certificate program has emphasis on practical skills training including keyboarding and document production. Students will work individually and in groups. Both practical and theoretical knowledge may be supported with field trips and guest presenters.
The last two weeks of the program are comprised of the practicum component which provides students with opportunities to apply skills learned in the program and engage in work integrated learning in a legal environment.
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 requirements
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 considerations
- 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
Winter 2027 |
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| Program start date | |
| Status | Open |
| Application opens | Feb 1, 2026 |
| Application deadline | Nov 15, 2026 |
Fall 2027 |
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| Program start date | |
| Status | Open |
| Application opens | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Application deadline | Jun 1, 2027 |
Fall 2026 |
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| Program start date | Sep |
| Status | Closed |
| Application opens | Oct 1, 2025 |
Winter 2027 |
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| Program start date | Jan |
| Status | Open |
| Application opens | Feb 1, 2026 |
Courses
| 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 | Get your student transit pass |
| Graduation | $45 | |
| Total | $7,927 |
Books and 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.
Refund policies vary for domestic and international students. Review the applicable policy for eligibility, deadlines, and refund amounts.
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Technical requirement
Tuition deposits are usually payable within three weeks after an offer is issued. The amount listed on this page is based on the first-term estimate. Refer to your offer for the exact amount required to accept an offer – either First-Term Estimate or First-Year Estimate.
| Tuition deposit | $16,550 | $10,000 non-refundable |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | $145 | |
| Tuition | $15,618 | |
| Student union | $73 | |
| College initiative | $91 | |
| Campus resource | $157 | |
| Temporary medical insurance | $149 | |
| U-Pass | $235 | Get your student transit pass |
| Graduation | $45 | |
| Total | $16,513 |
Books and 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.
Refund policies vary for domestic and international students. Review the applicable policy for eligibility, deadlines, and refund amounts.
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Technical requirement
How to apply
International students
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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VCC Registrar's Office
1155 East Broadway
Vancouver, B.C., V5T 4V5
International students
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Phone: 604.871.7000, option 2
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