Office Administration - Legal Centennial College

Overview

The Office Administration - Legal programme at Centennial College provides students with a deep understanding of the Canadian legal system while developing professional administrative skills. This diploma focuses on the practical application of law office procedures and specialised software used throughout the legal industry.

Participants explore various delivery modes, including synchronous and asynchronous learning, to suit different educational needs. The curriculum is designed to bridge the gap between general office administration and the specific demands of a legal environment, ensuring graduates are ready for the workforce.

Why Office Administration - Legal at Centennial College?

Centennial College offers a supportive learning environment with small class sizes, allowing for direct interaction with faculty members who possess extensive legal industry experience. The programme features a mandatory four-week field placement in the final semester, providing invaluable hands-on experience in a professional setting.

Students also benefit from modern facilities and the BringIT initiative, which integrates mobile computing into the learning process. Furthermore, graduates have the unique opportunity to transition seamlessly into the Law Clerk programme, enhancing their long-term academic and professional prospects.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 17148 per year
• National fee: CAD 2721 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

• College Communications
• Keyboarding
• Office Administration Technology
• Word Processing
• Document Review & Proofreading
• Financial Procedures
• Career Readiness
• Office Procedures and Communications
• Machine Transcription

Careers with Office Administration - Legal

Graduates are prepared for a variety of specialised roles within the legal and corporate sectors. The programme equips students with the technical and interpersonal skills necessary to excel in high-pressure environments such as private law firms, government agencies, and corporate legal departments.

The training focuses on diverse practice areas including real estate, family law, civil litigation, and wills and estates, ensuring graduates can support various legal specialities effectively.