Office Administration – Legal
Ontario College Diploma (328)
Fennell Campus, Two years
Start date: September, January
Highlights
Learn about real estate law, litigation procedures, family law, wills and estates, and corporate law- Prepare legal documents, correspondence, accounts, and memoranda using a variety of computer applications and specialized legal software
- Develop professionalism, effective handling of confidential information and client files, and advanced administrative skills for the legal environment
- Experience guest speakers from the local legal community, networking opportunities, and practice interviews
- Benefit from career-related class materials and resources
- Prepare for future education and career opportunities in the legal field, such as court reporters, law clerks, paralegals, office managers, administrators, and corporate trainers
- Participate in a two-week program-related work placement in the legal community
- Degree transfer opportunities available
Career Opportunities
Industries of Employment:
- Law Firms
- Government Offices
- Judicial System and Court Offices
- Financial Institutions and Insurance Companies
- Title Insurance Corporations
- Property Management Companies
- Legal Departments in Business and Industry
Occupational Categories:
- Administrative Assistants
- Legal Secretaries
- Legal Support Staff
Admission Requirements
- OSSD or equivalent (GED, College and Career Preparation) including:
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- Grade 12 English, C or U or equivalent
- Mature applicants are considered individually
Program Learning Outcomes
- Review this program's learning outcomes
Program of Studies - For students starting Fall 2010
Click on the course title for a course description.
| Semester 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Course # | Course Title | Hrs/Week | |
| COMM | 10092 | College Communications | 3.00 |
| FINC | 10009 | Financial Concepts for Off Admin | 3.00 |
| HRES | CB172 | Human Relations | 3.00 |
| INFO | 10022 | Excel & PowerPoint Concepts | 3.00 |
| KEYB | 10008 | Computer Skill Building | 2.00 |
| OADM | OA116 | Document Processing 1 | 4.00 |
| TEMP | LL041 | Communications (Langs) | 3.00 |
| Semester 2 | |||
| Course # | Course Title | Hrs/Week | |
| COMM | 10034 | Active Citizenship | 2.00 |
| INFO | 10020 | Internet & Web Page Development | 3.00 |
| INFO | 10021 | Information Management | 3.00 |
| OADM | 10015 | Admin Office Procedures | 3.00 |
| OADM | OA228 | Document Processing & Simulations | 3.00 |
| OADM | OA261 | Microtranscription | 3.00 |
| Semester 3 | |||
| Course # | Course Title | Hrs/Week | |
| INFO | 10155 | Advanced Word Applications | 3.00 |
| LAWS | OA313 | Real Estate Law 1 | 4.00 |
| LAWS | OA315 | Litigation Procedures 1 | 4.00 |
| LAWS | OA319 | Corporate Law | 3.00 |
| OADM | OA311 | Legal Office Procedures 1 | 3.00 |
| OPEL | XXXXX | General Education (Elective) | 2.00 |
| Semester 4 | |||
| Course # | Course Title | Hrs/Week | |
| INFO | OA449 | Legal Office Software Applications 2 | 3.00 |
| LAWS | OA314 | Real Estate Law 2 | 3.00 |
| LAWS | OA316 | Litigation Procedures 2 | 3.00 |
| LAWS | OA317 | Family Law | 3.00 |
| LAWS | OA318 | Wills & Estates | 3.00 |
| OADM | OA312 | Legal Office Procedures 2 | 2.00 |
| WORK | OA993 | Work Experience – Legal | 37.50 |
Fast Facts
- KPI (Key Performance Indicators) Employer Satisfaction rate of 100%
- Student membership opportunity with International Association of Administrative Professionals
- Explore current wage rates for this occupation:
Ministry of Training Colleges & Universities Employment Profile 2007-2008 Graduates
www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/documents/serials/eprofile07-08
