Legal Office Assistant

Continuing Education

Credential Earned: Micro-Credential

Campus: Distance

Program Length: Flexible

This micro-credential provides the student the opportunity to study subjects which will prepare them for a position in a law office or related environments.

Students who have successfully completed the courses below can continue into our Office Administration – General one-year certificate program or our two-year Law Clerk diploma program.

Cost per Course
Domestic: $367.48
International: $859.30

Courses

OF3002 – Legal Terminology (42 Hours)

Students will build a vocabulary of common legal terminology used within a law office, government agency, court systems, social services and current affairs through practice, study guide and quizzes.

Semester Intakes

OF1023 – Office Procedures (42 Hours)

This course helps the student acquire practical and transferable office administration skills, attitudes, behaviours and knowledge, which can be valuable in obtaining and retaining careers in today’s fast-changing office environment. Topics covered include Internet research and email messages; managing time and stress; telecommunications; office reception and customer service; planning meetings and travel arrangements; handling the office mail; and document management.

May Intake

AC1104 – Legal Accounting (42 Hours)

Administrative assistants are often asked to contribute to the accounting process in small legal and business offices. Students develop an awareness of the underlying theory and principles of accounting. They acquire skill in analyzing, journalizing and posting financial transactions and in summarizing these transactions in financial statements. Students also attain proficiency in the control of cash, banking, payroll, client billing and reporting procedures. These skills are developed through a series of activities and practical tests using a variety of tools including online tutorials and business software.

Semester Intakes

Alternative & Flexible Learning

We have been providing high-quality distance education for over a decade.

Our distance education programs allow you to complete scheduled lectures and discussions live online or complete unscheduled learning exercises and resources at any time convenient to you. This “virtual campus” allows us to provide great support from professors, facilitators, student services, advising and accommodations are all available to you to assist you through your program.

If you are interested in completing post-secondary education, but cannot commit to full time studies, our alternative and flexible learning opportunities through Continuing Education allows you to select from hundreds of courses and programs, with the ability to study on your own time. Some classes are part of full programs, and some are single courses. We also deliver Micro-credentials to help you specialize your expertise.

Distance Education Continuing Education

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