Study location	Canada, Ontario, Kitchener
Type	Diploma, College
Nominal duration	2 years, includes 1 field placement
Study language	English
Course code	1098

Tuition fee	CA$17,523 per year The fee is for the 2022–2023 academic year and includes tuition (CA$13,750), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates for two semesters and are subject to change.
Registration fee	CA$400 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy.

Entry qualification	High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents): Grade 12 English Note: A sound English background is important for success in this program and is considered during the admission selection process The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Language requirements	English For direct admission, you must be from an English-speaking country or, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below: IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.0 (Min Listening: 5.5, Min Reading: 5.5, Min Writing: 5.5, Min Speaking: 5.5) TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 80 Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 105 Other accepted language tests

Other requirements	Students in the Office Administration – Legal program 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.

More information	conestogac.on.ca/..ce-administration-legal

Overview

The two-year Office Administration – Legal program provides students with a specialization in legal administrative procedures and processes to meet the needs of an increasingly global and technologically advancing legal industry.

In the first year, students build strong technological, administrative, and communication skills, and are introduced to office procedures specific to the legal environment. Students begin their legal studies with an introduction to civil litigation and legal accounting.

In the second year, students continue to apply substantive and procedural law to the production of legal documentation in the areas of family law, litigation, real estate, wills and estates, and corporate law. Students 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, students 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, students showcase their skills by completing a 90-hour work placement.

Career 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.