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About the program

The fully online, part-time Office Administration - Legal program provides you with a specialization in legal administrative procedures and processes to meet the needs of an increasingly global and technologically advancing legal industry. You will build strong technological, administrative, and communication skills, and are introduced to office procedures specific to the legal environment. Additionally, you will apply substantive and procedural law to the production of legal documentation in the areas of family law, litigation, real estate, wills and estates, corporate law and immigration law. You will receive extensive administrative training, with an emphasis on problem-solving skills, by completing client files and accounting procedures, integrating a variety of current computer programs and specialized legal software. Throughout the program, you are exposed to a wide variety of hands-on practical applications with an emphasis on organizational, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. As a capstone to the program, you will showcase your skills by completing a 90-hour work placement.

This program is also offered in full-time delivery.

Program information

All courses must be successfully completed within 5 years of acceptance into the program.

Course fees to complete this program total approximately *$10,000.00.

*This is the estimated amount for domestic students and may differ if students take equivalent courses. Fees are paid when registering for each individual course and are subject to change each term.

Admission requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, OR 19 years of age or older
  • Grade 12 compulsory English, C (min 65%) or U (55%), or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Communications (COMM1251), or equivalent (min 60%)
  • For more information on preparatory programs, visit Academic Upgrading.

Admission procedures

  • Submit a completed Conestoga College Program Application Form.
  • Attach proof of admission requirements. Review Apply to a program to learn how.
  • Final selection is made following an assessment of the admission requirements.

Program requirements

  • Students in the Office Administration - General, Executive and Legal programs should demonstrate:
    • a strong interest and aptitude in computer applications
    • a solid base of written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
    • the ability to produce business-related documentation to time-sensitive deadlines.
  • This is an eText program. Learn about our eText initiative.

Graduate opportunities

Graduates of the Office Administration - Legal program are in high demand. A wide variety of employment opportunities are available in law firms, government offices, real estate and insurance companies, financial institutions, legal departments or corporations.

Unsure of which program best suits your long-term career goals? Student Recruitment Advisors can provide one to one advising for prospective domestic students looking to take a program at Conestoga College. Please reach out to SRA@conestogac.on.ca to book an appointment.

For more details on related occupations, job market information and career opportunities, see the Government of Canada website: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/home

Program outcomes

  • Conduct oneself professionally and adhere to relevant legislation, standards and codes of ethics.
  • Manage the scheduling, coordination and organization of administrative tasks and workflow within specific deadlines and according to set priorities and procedures.
  • Coordinate the collection, analysis, distribution and response to communications in the workplace to facilitate the flow of information.
  • Operate and provide support to others related to the use of office equipment and technologies.
  • Evaluate, establish and administer legal records management systems to ensure confidential, secure, accessible and organized electronic and paper records.
  • Produce client account and billing records for legal services by compiling relevant information and using accounting software.
  • Produce legal documentation for corporate, civil, family, real estate and wills and estates law using available technologies and applying industry standards.
  • Use interpersonal and client service skills to respond to diversity and to support the goals of the organization.

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Upcoming registrations

Mark your calendar with our registration dates, so you can plan your future.

Fall registration: Opens July 22, 2024
Winter registration: Opens November 4, 2024