Centennial College Diploma in Office Administration - Legal (Online)
Centennial College

Centennial College

Diploma in Office Administration - Legal (Online)

  • Online Canada
  • Toronto, Canada

Diploma

2 years

English

Full time, Part time

USD 2,721 / per year *

Distance Learning

* tuition 2 semesters Canadian students; CAD 15,693 - tuition 2 semesters International students

Key Summary

    About : The Diploma in Office Administration - Legal (Online) offers students comprehensive training in office procedures specific to the legal field. This program combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills, preparing graduates for a variety of roles within legal environments. The online format ensures flexibility, allowing students to balance their studies with personal commitments.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates of this program can pursue career opportunities such as legal administrative assistant, paralegal, or office coordinator in law firms, government agencies, or corporate legal departments. The skills gained in this diploma can significantly enhance employability in the legal sector.
  • Program Code: 2002
  • School: The Business School
  • Credential: Ontario College Diploma
  • Program Type: Post-secondary program
  • Program Length: 2 year/ 4 semesters
  • Location: Online

In the Office Administration - Legal program at Centennial College, you'll see the legal system unfold before your eyes.

This college business diploma program's courses will not only allow you to develop core office administration skills but will also focus on:

  • Legal office environments;
  • Building an understanding of current issues in Canadian law;
  • Specialized areas of practice such as civil litigation, family law, real estate, wills and estate;
  • The use of specialized legal office software, with an emphasis on computer-generated document production and word processing.

To round out the Office Administration - Legal training, in the final term you'll complete a two-day-per-week field placement during which you'll have the opportunity to apply specific legal office administration skills. Among these skills will be the preparation of legal documents using word processing, legal terminology, and office procedures used in law firms or corporate legal departments.

The field placement will be organized and supervised by program faculty members and College staff, who will work closely with you to help you find a placement well suited to your needs. While the placement will be unpaid, it will provide valuable resume enhancement experience.

Please note: Upon graduation from the Office Administration - Legal program, you'll have the option to advance your education by seamlessly transferring into The Business School's Law Clerk program (#2804).