Domestic students
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Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate Litigation
Program at a glance
Credential
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Delivery mode
Time commitment
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Duration
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Program codes
- Code: LAAL
Cost
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Location
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Available for
- Domestic students
Program features
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Program overview
There are two separate Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate programs:
- Litigation, and
- Corporate/Conveyancing.
These two programs are independent and may be completed in any order, allowing students to start their studies in either the fall or winter semesters. Both programs prepare students for employment as legal administrative assistants; however, students who complete both certificate programs will maximize employment and career advancement opportunities.
In addition to learning highly specialized content in two distinct areas of law, students will acquire the legal office work ethic and professionalism expected of legal administrative assistants. Both programs may be completed on campus or online. Students enrolled in on-campus classes normally attend on a full time basis and complete courses in a prearranged schedule. Online students may complete the courses on a full- or part-time basis.
Admission and program requirements
- B.C. Secondary school graduation, or equivalent, or 19 years of age and out of secondary school for at least one year as of the first day of classes.
- A minimum score of 50% in English 11 or alternatives; or a minimum score of 70% on an Okanagan College Office Administration English entrance test.
- A minimum keyboarding speed of 35 net words per minute is recommended.
A minimum of 50% of the program must be completed through OC.
Program details
Legal Administrative Assistant - Litigation
The Legal Administrative Assistant Litigation Certificate program consists of five academic courses including litigation legal office procedures, introductory and advanced litigation, family law, and employment law. The program also includes a two-week practicum in a litigation law office. Graduates of this program will receive the Legal Administrative Assistant - Litigation Certificate.