Office Administration: Legal Office Skills Certificate

The Legal Office Skills Certificate at Vancouver Community College is an online program that equips students with administrative skills for legal office environments. Students will learn legal terminology, office procedures, civil litigation, family law, and corporate law, alongside essential skills like business writing, communication, and decision-making.

The program also covers supervisory principles, payroll, and accounting. With a mix of lectures, case studies, and hands-on assignments, graduates gain a comprehensive understanding of legal office functions.

Admission Requirements

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have completed secondary school or an equivalent qualification.

What You’ll Learn

• Develop effective business writing skills, including letters, memos, emails, and reports.
• Strengthen grammar, vocabulary, and communication in business contexts.
• Gain knowledge of legal office procedures, ethics, and terminology.
• Understand civil litigation, corporate law, family law, and conveyancing.
• Build decision-making, leadership, and supervisory management skills.
• Learn basic payroll, accounting, and bookkeeping concepts relevant to legal environments.