Office Administration - Legal

Program Overview

The Office Administration - Legal program at Conestoga College is a two-year diploma program that equips students with specialized knowledge and skills in legal administrative procedures and processes. Graduates are prepared for diverse career opportunities within the legal field, including roles such as Legal Administrative Assistant, Legal Secretary, and Paralegal.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The two-year Office Administration - Legal program equips students with specialized knowledge and skills in legal administrative procedures and processes. It prepares them to meet the demands of a constantly evolving and technologically advanced legal industry.

Objectives:

• Develop strong technological, administrative, and communication skills.
• Learn to apply substantive and procedural law to the production of legal documentation in diverse areas like family law, litigation, real estate, wills and estates, corporate law, and immigration law.
• Enhance administrative skills with a focus on problem-solving by completing client files, handling accounting procedures, and utilizing various computer programs and specialized legal software.
• Cultivate organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities through hands-on practical applications.
• Gain real-world experience through a 90-hour work placement.

Program Description:

The program's first year focuses on building foundational knowledge and skills in technology, administration, and communication. Students are introduced to core procedures specific to the legal environment, laying the groundwork for further specialization. The second year deepens students' understanding of legal applications. This phase also includes extensive administrative training, emphasizing problem-solving through practical exercises like client file management and accounting procedures. Students gain proficiency in various computer programs and legal software, preparing them for the demands of the modern legal workplace. Throughout the program, students engage in hands-on activities that hone their organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. These skills are essential for success in the legal field and beyond. Potential roles include:

• Legal Administrative Assistant
• Legal Secretary
• Paralegal
• Law Clerk
• Court Clerk
• Real Estate Administrative Assistant
• Legal Researcher

Career Outcomes:

The program equips graduates with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in various legal environments, including:

• Law firms
• Legal departments in corporations
• Government agencies
• Non-profit organizations
• Real estate offices

Other:

Program Length:

2 years

Delivery:

Full-time

Credential:

Ontario College Diploma

Start Date:

September 2024

Campus:

Kitchener – Doon

• Students can contact the program coordinator for specific inquiries.