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Program Overview

The Administrative Professional: Legal Services program is designed to develop the broad range of skills required to perform administrative duties vital to a legal office environment. During the first year, learners focus on key software applications to organize, prioritize, manage, and present information in a variety of ways using proper formatting and record-keeping techniques, spreadsheet operations, and accounting principles and tools. Learners are also equipped with the necessary problem-solving and communication skills to articulate information in writing and orally and deliver quality client service. Throughout the second year, emphasis is placed on developing knowledge of the Canadian legal system and the legal administrative professional’s role. Legal terminology, transcription, and legal office skills are developed, and learners are introduced to legal software systems.

Simulations and experiential learning opportunities are used to support skills development throughout the program. A workplace practicum at the end of the program provides networking and relationship building opportunities and the chance to integrate newly acquired knowledge and skills into a legal office setting.

Important Note:

The Winter (January) intake for Administrative Professional: Legal Services is an accelerated delivery, where students continue to be engaged in full-time study for four (4) consecutive 15-week terms (Winter, Spring/Summer, Fall and Winter).

Career Possibilities

From personal and business legal transactions to criminal court actions, legal administrative professionals provide essential services that individuals and organizations need to navigate our legal system. Graduates often find employment in law firms, where they support a number of lawyers, often specializing in areas such as real estate, family, or commercial law. In addition to law firms, larger companies often have in-house legal departments and governments on all levels – municipal, provincial, and federal - also provide a diverse array of employment opportunities, such as in the court system or administering transactions such as land titles, tax collection, and other services.

Common entry level roles include filing clerks who manage and maintain proper records, legal assistants, who help prepare paperwork, presentations and documentation for lawyers and their clients’ cases. As legal administrative professionals gain experience, their direct involvement and interaction with clients often grows, along with the amount of responsibility they have and the salary they earn.

The legal system is vast, which means graduates can find opportunities in virtually all areas of law. Our graduates are in demand because they’re equipped with a solid understanding of Canadian law and administrative best practices, problem solving skills, and practical experience gained in the classroom and through real world work placements.

Specific Considerations

Technology Requirements
½ûÂþÌìÌà is a connected learning environment. All programs require a minimum specification, including access to the internet and a laptop. Your computer should meet your program technology requirements to ensure the software required for your program operates effectively. Free wifi is provided on all campuses.