Official Name:
Office Administration - LegalCampus:
South Campus - Windsor (B891)Program Length:
Two Year - Ontario College Diploma
Starts:
September
Contact:
Fulvio Valentinis(519) 972-2727, ext. 4396
fvalentinis@stclaircollege.ca
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level qualify for admission to this program.
Mature students - See Admission Procedures for details.
PROGRAM GOALS
Graduates of this program are able to assist lawyers in private law offices and legal departments. Responsibilities of law clerks may include drafting legal documents and correspondence, interviewing clients and witnesses, compiling evidence and documentation for trial, updating corporate minute books and filings, assisting lawyers in preparing and processing estate administration documents and attending to the closing of real estate and mortgage transactions.
This program will appeal to students with a strong literacy and communications background. They must also have excellent interpersonal skills and are organized and flexible. Legal Office Administrators must have the ability to pay attention to detail and work under pressure. The desire to constantly learn is essential in order to keep up with changes in the law.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates have the skills and flexibility to find opportunities in a variety of entry level positions with law firms and in legal departments of corporations and government agencies. There are also openings in closely related fields including the courts, business/government offices and financial institutions. Positions include Legal Secretaries, Legal Assistants, Law Clerks, Mortgage Officers and Insurance Adjusters.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Program Physical Demands Analysis: B891
Fees are subject to adjustment each year. The standard tuition and compulsory fees for 2011 are as follows:
Total 1st Year Tuition and Compulsory Fees
$3,172.69Books & expendable supplies per semester
$600 - $800For a breakdown of tuition and other compulsory fees for Canadian, U.S. and International students, see Tuition & Fees.
