Douglas College - Coquitlam
Douglas College - Coquitlam

1250 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada

College Certificate - Legal Office Administration

1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate

Program Summary

Program Description

The Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate Program trains students in legal office procedures, legal terminology, court systems, legal record keeping, bookkeeping, client billing and the preparation, filing and service of legal documents in the areas of wills and estates, family law, litigation, corporate law and conveyancing. Students use the latest software applications and develop a range of employability skills, including keyboarding, machine transcription (dicta typing), administrative procedures and business communications.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

60%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

10

Writing

10

Listening

10

Speaking

10

Program Intakes

Open date

October 1, 2024

Submission deadline

July 1, 2025

Open date

October 1, 2025

Submission deadline

November 1, 2025

Cost and Duration

1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate

Program Level

8 month college certificate including a practicum

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$100 CAD

Application fee

$19485 CAD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Books and Supplies Fees: $2,625 per year
U-Pass Fees: $368 per year
DSU Extended Health and Dental Insurance Fees: $250 per year
Temporary Medical Insurance Fees: $189 (one time)
Student Union and BCFS Fees: $152 per year