Legal Assistant

In our practical two-year Legal Assistant program, you'll gain valuable legal administrative skills that are in high demand. Your instructors will be lawyers and former legal assistants. They'll help you understand the ins and outs of the legal office. As a student, you will: master precise keyboarding and transcription using industry-standard software learn the relevant legal terminology to equip you with the skills to prepare legal documents accurately. The Legal Assistant program covers all administrative aspects of working in a law office or courthouse. You'll receive training in computer applications, legal writing, transcription, and office procedures. You'll also learn the basics of various areas of law, like civil litigation, real estate, corporate law, criminal law, wills and estates, and family law. You'll be prepared to create administrative documents to support the lawyers in your office. You will wrap up your studies with a one-month unpaid practicum placement to show potential employers and legal counsel your skills and professionalism. Many of our graduates find jobs in law firms or within the court system. You'll be ready for jobs as a legal assistant, court clerk, or other court worker. With experience, you may become a paralegal. Flexible study options Choose between full-time or part-time study to match your schedule. A full-time course load includes five courses per semester, with around twenty classroom hours per week and an additional six hours of homework per course outside of the classroom. If you need a lower course load, you have seven years from the day you start to complete all required courses.