Diploma of Legal Assistant

This two-year program prepares students to work within the legal profession as a highly skilled legal assistant professional providing support to lawyers within law firms, legal departments of corporations and government agencies. Students will develop knowledge and skills in legal terminology and procedures, technology, and communication through the following learning outcomes:

Complete processes and documents related to default judgments and contested actions, collections and chambers applicationsComplete processes, searches, documents, and letters related to a variety of real estate purchases and salesCreate wills and enduring power of attorney, personal directives and applications for trusteeship and guardianshipComplete applications for probate and administrationComplete processes and documents for application for divorce, custody, access, support and matrimonial property pursuant to the various family law statutes