Behind every good lawyer is a great assistant. Legal assistants are highly skilled administrators who work with lawyers on a wide variety of legal matters.
Get ready to take on a key role in a law office, a corporate legal department, or the judicial system. Legal assistants have superior computer skills, excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills, effective time management, prioritization, and an understanding of confidentiality. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential in this position. The Legal Assistant Office Simulation course brings theory and practice together in a law office simulation. Expected keyboarding speed at the end of this program is 60 words per minute.
This diploma program can be completed as quickly as 18 months (including field placement)
A mandatory field placement is a requirement of the program. Mandatory field placement is a 3-credit, unpaid, 4-week work experience that occurs at the end of your program. To be eligible for mandatory field placement, you need to finish your coursework and complete all pre-placement requirements.
The Legal Assistant Diploma program at Bow Valley College has partnered with the Calgary office of Dentons, Canada’s Global Law Firm, to offer a mentorship program for selected students, connecting them with experienced legal professionals through various activities, including speed mentoring, lunch and learns, and one-on-one guidance as they prepare for careers in the legal field.
