Overview
Legal Office Assistants aid lawyers in providing legal services. A career as a legal office assistant will give you insight into the working life of a law firm or a legal environment.
This program is not intended for law clerks or paralegals.
The Legal Office Assistant is a part-time program that is offered online via distance education. You must have access to a computer, the internet and an email account. All courses are offered online via the internet. Online courses begin every January, May and September.
This program is available on a course by course basis. Students may choose to complete one or more courses each semester. Students in this program are not eligible for OSAP funding. Courses within this program must be completed within 7 years, unless otherwise specified.
Courses
Requirements & Program Information
Ontario Secondary School Diploma with Grade 12 English (C) ENG4C or mature student status.
Certificate Completion
- Once all Continuing Education certificate requirements have been successfully completed, a student may apply to graduate from their program of study
- Program admission requirements, if applicable, will be reviewed at the time of application to graduate
- All courses must be completed within the stated timeline outlined on the certificate webpage
- Students who graduate from a Continuing Education, part-time certificate are eligible to attend a Convocation ceremony, with details provided upon confirmation of completion. A non-refundable graduation fee will be applied.
- Students must email conedregistration@saultcollege.ca when they believe they have fulfilled the requirements to graduate.
Career Path
Graduates of the program may seek employment in: private law offices, corporate legal departments, insurance companies, real estate offices, financial institutions, government offices and agencies.
For more details on related occupations, job market information and career opportunities, see the Government of Canada website: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/