Program Code
CTOADLA
Discontinued
No
Program
Faculty
Commerce & Business Administration
Department
Business Law
Credential Type
Certificate
Transcript Title
Cert. in Legal Administration
Date of First Offering
Start Term
202010
End Term
Not Specified
Credential
Certificate in Legal Office Administration
Length of Program
Two semesters
Credits
30.00
Admissions Requirements
Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below:
- General College Admission Requirements (excluding Language Proficiency Requirement)
- English 11 with a grade of "C" or better or the following exemptions:
- EN 12 "P"
- EN LIT 12 "P"
- TPC 12 "P"
- COMM 12 "C+"
Notes:
- Strong English skills are required. Students who are weak in English skills should consider upgrading through either ENGU or ELLA courses.
Curriculum Framework
Graduation Requirements:
- Successful completion of 30 credits
- 50% of all coursework (15 credits) must be completed at Douglas College
- All courses must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” or higher except Mastery graded course(s).
- Time Limit for Completion: 4 years from acceptance into the program.
Course Requirements:
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
| Select one course from the following two options: | ||
| OADM 1241 | Office Relations and Productivity Skills | 3.00 |
|
General Office Skills |
3.00 |
|
|
Required courses: |
||
|
Keyboarding |
3.00 |
|
|
Legal Office Procedures - Introduction and Corporate Law |
3.00 |
|
|
Business Communications and Procedures |
3.00 |
|
|
Computer Applications I |
3.00 |
|
|
Legal Office Procedures - Litigation |
3.00 |
|
|
Legal Office Procedures - Family Law |
3.00 |
|
|
Legal Office Procedures - Conveyancing |
3.00 |
|
|
Legal Office Procedures - Will and Estates |
3.00 |
|
|
Career Development |
2.00 |
|
|
Office Practicum |
1.00 |
|
|
Total credits |
|
30.00 |
**Career Development must be taken during your final semester in the program.