COURSE CURRICULUM

This Legal Administrative Assistant program offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for specialized roles within the legal field. The program includes courses such as Computer Applications for Legal Administrative Assistants, which equips students with essential software skills to efficiently manage legal documentation and communication. Office Procedures for Legal Administrative Assistants focuses on the administrative skills required to support legal professionals and maintain smooth office operations. Core legal topics are thoroughly covered, including Corporate Law, Conveyancing, Civil Litigation, Family Law, and Wills and Probates for Legal Administrative Assistants. These courses provide a strong foundation in legal terminology, processes, and document handling across diverse legal practice areas. Career Development is integrated into the program to support students in professional growth, job search strategies, and workplace readiness. Additionally, Practicum Readiness prepares students for real-world experience through a practical work placement, followed by a Legal Administrative Assistant Practicum, which offers hands-on exposure to legal office environments and reinforces applied skills. The program totals 28.5 credits, balancing technical skills, legal knowledge, and practical experience. Graduates will be capable of performing vital administrative tasks, including document preparation, filing, proofreading, and managing legal correspondence while adhering to confidentiality and ethical standards. This program thoroughly prepares students to enter the workforce as competent legal administrative assistants, ready to contribute effectively to law firms, corporate legal departments, or government agencies.