Office Assistant – Legal Major

The Office Assistant program with a Legal Major at MacEwan University prepares students for success in legal office environments. The curriculum covers office procedures, business communication, office technology, bookkeeping, and legal terminology. Students also gain practical experience through a field placement, applying their learning in real-world legal settings.

Graduates are equipped for roles such as legal assistants, administrative assistants, or office assistants in law firms, legal departments, and government agencies. The program combines core office skills with specialized legal training, ensuring graduates are ready to contribute effectively to the legal profession.

Admission Requirements

• High school diploma or an equivalent high school certification.
• Minimum overall average of 60% in high school courses, with no grade lower than 50%.
• English Language Arts courses required.
• Applicants with 9+ post-secondary credits must have an AGPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Applicants encouraged to include a broad range of subjects from humanities and sciences.
• Mature applicants (20+ years old, out of high school for at least one year) must meet the same academic requirements and have 9+ post-secondary credits for AGPA consideration.

What You’ll Learn

• Manage office procedures and utilize office technology to streamline tasks and document creation.
• Develop business communication skills, including writing reports, emails, and professional correspondence.
• Apply business math, bookkeeping, and accounting principles in office and financial tasks.
• Gain hands-on experience through a field placement, applying office administration skills in real-world settings.
• Understand legal office procedures, document management, and corporate law basics.
• Strengthen writing and legal document preparation skills for professional and academic use.