Law
Legal Assistant
Be a part of the growing legal field and work towards a rewarding career with this 37-week diploma program. Through our small class sizes, you will get the attention and guidance you deserve from our highly-knowledgeable instructors.
About The Program
To make yourself a well-rounded legal assistant, you will take not only courses on legal procedures but even classes that will hone your skills in Microsoft Office, digital literacy, workplace skills, and career planning. You will also receive training on the latest legal software such as PCLaw, Automated Civil Litigation (ACL3), Teraview, Conveyancer, Fast Company, Divorcemate, and Estate-A-Base.
Career Opportunities
Legal Assistants normally work in a legal firm setting, assisting lawyers with clerical work as well as collecting case-based information for trials and hearings. As a Legal Assistant, you can also work for government agencies or the legal departments of corporations. Note that some career options may require advanced degrees, further training or experience.
Employers Who Have Hired triOS Grads
- Labor Adjustment Centre Local 195
- Yorkmark and Associates
- TRG Legal Services
- Union Gas
- Government of Ontario
- Summit Legal Services
- RE/MAX
Salary
Employment Rate*
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**Employment Rate based on 2021 contactable triOS Law Clerk Specialist graduates employed in a related field within 12 months.
Source: workingincanada.gc.ca
NOC Code: 1242/13111 - **Wage data rounded down to the nearest dollar. Average wage doesn't reflect the starting salary but represents the middle value between lowest to highest wages. Local (or regional) income may vary. Last updated in Dec 2022.
Program Details
Are you interested in pursuing a career in the legal field? If you’re looking to play a vital role in supporting lawyers in their day-to-day tasks and responsibilities, then the Legal Assistant program is exactly what you need to get you there.
You will be taught how to assist lawyers with completing research, drafting deeds, wills, affidavits, and briefs, as well as overseeing databases and looking into case facts. Courses such as Family Law, Legal Research and Writing, Debtor/Creditor and Real Estate Law will equip you with the skills needed for a strong foundation in the legal industry.
Students enrolled in the program receive:
- One-one-one career assistance
- Microsoft Office and Windows are included in the tuition costs.
Admission Requirements
– High school graduation diploma, or Mature Student Status (for more information please refer to the Program Outline at the top of this page or speak to your Education Consultant)
– Passing score on the Entrance Assessment
Career Quiz
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