The Legal Assistant Certificate Program provides you with technical skills and specialized training that prepares you for a career as a legal assistant. Emphasis is placed on the practical requirements of the workplace, including understanding legal terminology and procedures, work ethics, timeliness and interpersonal relationships. Students acquire basic knowledge of the office and practical tasks of legal secretary/assistant in a law firm. In addition to the principles of Canadian and common law, they will also learn key areas of law, including civil litigation, family law, corporate and commercial law, real estate law, wills and estate law. Develop the exceptional office support skills required to work in a law firm. Graduates of the paralegal program find opportunities in law firms, real estate agencies, administrative tribunals, legal services, their own paralegal practices, and more. By becoming a licensed paralegal, graduates can legally represent clients before specific levels of courts, including traffic and small claims courts and administrative tribunals (such as the Ontario Human Rights Commission). Maria Graziosi Program Assistant Maria.Graziosi@senecacollege.ca 416-491-5050 ext. 22512 Paralegal programs at Ontario colleges prepare students for the Paralegal Licensing Examination for certification by the Law Society of Upper Canada. In these programs, students learn about court practices and procedures and develop strong research, resolution, and negotiation skills. To be successful in their work, legal administrative assistants must have the basic knowledge and skills that accompany adequate post-secondary education. CDI College`s Legal Administrative Assistant program prepares students to assume the role of legal assistant immediately upon graduation. Students enhance their key administrative skills, including knowledge of industry standard office software, effective business writing, accounting, and general office skills.
Becoming a lawyer takes a lot of time and money. Paralegal programs at Ontario colleges are a good alternative for those who want to work quickly in the legal field and feel comfortable practising law at certain levels of courts and tribunals. This programme prepares you for administrative work in an office environment, where you will work independently under the general guidance of a lawyer or as part of a legal advisory team. Learn from dedicated faculty who ensure your skills exceed industry standards. The Law Clerk program prepares you to assist lawyers in their legal administrative work. If you enjoy serving others and being entrepreneurial, consider Algonquin College`s Ontario Paralegal College Graduate Certificate Program. Graduates of the Legal Administrative Assistant program can apply their new skills and knowledge to administrative tasks in a law firm or legal environment. If you`re interested in a career as a paralegal where you can provide legal advice and other legal services, here`s what you need to know. International applicants can find information about the application process under this link: algonquincollege.force.com/myACint/. Due to the nature of paralegal work, ethics and professional responsibilities are emphasized. The programs also have mandatory field placements where students gain valuable work experience and get a sense of what their careers will look like.
Well-trained lawyers are in demand. Law firms, corporate legal departments, and even businesses rely on their legal assistants to handle a wide range of essential tasks on a daily basis. Whether managing correspondence, preparing legal documents, scheduling meetings or reviewing confidential documents, legal administrative assistants are at the heart of any law firm. Our Legal Office Assistant program will help you develop the interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills you need in a law firm. Learn about the standard operating procedures used to ensure the proper functioning of the office. This course is an introduction to the fundamental principles and practices of law. It provides the student with an understanding of the underlying theory and principles of law. Legal procedures, the functioning of the courts, forms, procedures and legal letters.
Introduction to accounting. Paralegal programs at Ontario colleges generally require an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, which includes a Grade 12 English loan. Graduate programs require six Grade 12 U or M credits in addition to OSSD. Office of the Registrar Algonquin College 1385 Woodroffe Avenue Ottawa, ON K2G 1V8 Telephone: 613-727-0002 Toll Free: 1-800-565-4723 TTY: 613-727-7766 Fax: 613-727-7632 Email: AskUs@algonquincollege.com Tuition and related incidental fees for this program can be viewed using the « Tuition and Fee Estimator » tool under www.algonquincollege.com/fee-estimator. Book a campus tour to see your classrooms and learn more about the services available at the college.