Office Administration - Legal

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Program description

Start your legal career with Conestoga's Office Administration - Legal diploma.

Are you organized, detail-oriented and interested in the legal field? Conestoga's Office Administration - Legal diploma program is a great choice for high school graduates who want to build a career supporting lawyers, paralegals and legal teams.

In just two years, you'll gain the specialized skills needed to work in law firms, corporate legal departments, government offices and more. You'll start by building a strong foundation in office administration, communication and legal procedures. In your second year, you'll dive deeper into areas such as family law, real estate, litigation, wills and estates, corporate law and immigration law.

With hands-on training in legal software and a 90-hour work placement, you'll graduate ready to step into the legal workforce with confidence.

What you'll learn

  • Legal terminology, documentation and procedures across multiple areas of law
  • Office administration, client file management and legal accounting
  • Use of specialized legal software and current office technologies
  • Critical thinking, organization and problem-solving in legal settings
  • Real-world experience through a 90-hour legal work placement

Interested in taking this program part time?

See our Office Administration - Legal part-time program for more information.

Program details

Code: 1098
Start: September (Kitchener - Doon, Online)
Campus: Kitchener - Doon, Online
Delivery: Full-time
Length: 2 years
Credential: Ontario College Diploma

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November 7
Fall Open House

Various times | various campuses and locations

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Program device requirements

Program device & software requirements

This program requires you to have a device that meets certain specifications. For most students, this cost is in addition to the tuition & fees listed above.

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Financial assistance

The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a needs-based program designed to help eligible Ontario students cover the cost of post-secondary education. Funded by the federal and provincial governments, OSAP is intended to promote equality of opportunity for post-secondary studies through direct financial assistance (grants and loans) for educational costs and living expenses. The amount of funding you are eligible for depends on your program, course load, educational and living expenses, and financial situation. Apply for assistance on the OSAP website and visit OSAP & aid for more information.

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