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In this Legal Assistant course, get the knowledge, administrative skills and procedures needed to prepare you to take on that important role.
Become a Professional Legal Assistant
As a skilled Professional Legal Assistant, you will perform a variety of duties from legal transcription to managing legal office procedures. To be successful in the role, you must have administrative and communication skills as well as the ability to prepare legal transcriptions, legal documents, maintain documents and client files.
To prepare you, our Professional Legal Assistant program provides you with the fundamental theoretical and practical aspects of the legal profession, ranging from the structure of federal and provincial laws to hands-on processes for preparing legal documents and more.
Program Duration: 46 weeks | Practicum Duration: 5 weeks
Career Opportunities
As a graduate of this program you can find employment in small law offices, legal firms, large corporate firms, legal departments of large corporations, government and municipal departments, the law courts and crown prosecutors' offices, and mortgage and real estate firms:
- Legal Assistant
- Legal Secretary
- Legal Administrative Assistant
- Administrative Professional
- Office Coordinator
- Executive Assistant
- Law Clerk
The Professional Legal Assistant program provides you with a foundation in legal disciplines, and the administrative and computer skills required to succeed in this career.
Industry-experienced instructors support you to become an integral member of a legal office, department or judicial setting. Your courses include:
- Legal Office Procedures
- Real Estate Law
- Civil Law
- Commercial Law
- Corporate Law
- Criminal Law
- Family Law
- Legal Research
- Legal Software
- Energy Industry Fundamentals
- Legal Issues in Renewables & Sustainability
- Energy Management Principles
- Effective Business Writing
- Microsoft Office Computer Skills
- Business English and Proofreading
- Becoming A Master Student
- Career Management
- Practicum – hands-on job experience with an employer
When you graduate, you will be job-ready with experience in your field. Your program includes a 5-week practical work experience in a lawyer’s office, legal department, or other appropriate legal setting.
Graduating students also receive a full range of professional Career Services covering resume & marketing materials preparation, interview skills, and job search techniques.
Personality Assessment
Find out what your personality is like and discover your traits, worries & concerns about taking the next step to study at school towards a new and rewarding career. This quick and easy assessment will provide you with some insight into what to focus on and what you might need to watch out for to best prepare you for your new career and school goals!
Financial Assistance
One of the best lifetime investments you can make is investing in your own education. Once earned, your Diploma can never be taken away and it will provide benefits for decades … first to develop a career field, earn more and then continue improve career opportunities over the rest of your working years.
Sundance College believes lack of funds should not prevent you from getting your education. To support our students’ success, Sundance provides financial expertise and guidance to help students secure needed funding to come to school. We want you to get that brighter future!
There are many funding sources available to students. Sundance College will assist you in understanding which solutions are best for you and provide you with the confidence and peace of mind to start down your new career path today.
Canada-Provincial Student Loans, Grants & Scholarships
All Sundance College programs are provincially licensed/accredited and eligible for government Student Aid funding.
In many cases, this is the best option for students. The federal government has two programs that can help you fund your education. In addition, each province has its own financial assistance program. The type and amount of assistance provided usually varies depending on your individual circumstances. For example, more funds are usually made available to those supporting dependents.
Personal Student Loans
& Lines Of Credit
If you have maxed out government-aid options or do not qualify, you may get the money you need from a bank or family.
Our Student Financial Advisors will go over all options with you and assist you in completing an application for whichever funding option you choose.
Bonus:
Sundance Scholarships
In keeping with our Mission to support students' success, Sundance College offers scholarships to our students. Your Admissions Advisor will go over the options available to you during your Confidential Interview
Frequently Asked Questions
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How To Apply?
It’s easy! To start the application process, fill out form.
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Do We Offer Financial Aid?
Yes, we offer Grants, Loans and Private Student Loans. Check for more info on our financial-aid page
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Where Can I Explore Program Options?
All the programs are available in our menu above. If you require more information, please complete the form and we will be glad to contact you with information.
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Why We Are Better?
We do things differently at our college and that’s why we get different results. As professionals, we believe success is a habit and not a destination. Students who learn the same successful habits that have been applied by many people who have come before them, often find themselves repeating and exceeding these same levels of success