Overview

During the Legal Assistant (Not PGWP Eligible – details in description) programme from Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) instructors will be lawyers and former legal assistants. They'll help you understand the ins and outs of the legal office.

Key Facts

As a student, you will:

master precise keyboarding and transcription using industry-standard software

learn the relevant legal terminology to equip you with the skills to prepare legal documents accurately.

The Legal Assistant program covers all administrative aspects of working in a law office or courthouse. You'll receive training in computer applications, legal writing, transcription, and office procedures.

You'll also learn the basics of various areas of law, like civil litigation, real estate, corporate law, criminal law, wills and estates, and family law. You'll be prepared to create administrative documents to support the lawyers in your office.

You will wrap up your studies with a one-month unpaid practicum placement to show potential employers and legal counsel your skills and professionalism.

Many of our graduates find jobs in law firms or within the court system. You'll be ready for jobs as a legal assistant, court clerk, or other court worker. With experience, you may become a paralegal.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Grammar and Proofreading

Keyboard Skill Building

Legal Computer Applications

Corporate Law

Law Office Procedures

Legal Computer Applications

Legal Writing

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-29 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-28 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-25 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

53

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OTE

130

IELTS

6

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Credits

61 alternative credits

61.5

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Calgary, Canada

Disciplines

Civil & Private Law Public Law Legal Studies View 10 other Bachelors in Civil & Private Law in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

53

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OTE

130

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

at least 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2, and
at least 50% in Math 10C or Math 20-3.
All applicants who were educated outside of Canada must demonstrate English Language proficiency and provide proof they meet the program admission requirements with an international document assessment.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15780 CAD / year

≈ 15780 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5370 CAD / year

≈ 5370 CAD / year

Additional Details

Domestic students second year: $5,638.50
International students second year: $16,569

Living costs

Calgary

Canada

1247 - 1953 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

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