Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate (Litigation)

The Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate at Okanagan College offers a strong focus on litigation procedures, preparing students to support legal professionals in handling litigation, family law, and personal injury cases. Students gain practical skills through courses in legal office procedures, advanced litigation, and real-world experience in a litigation law office practicum.

This program provides the necessary foundation for administrative roles in law offices, government agencies, and corporate legal departments.

Admission Requirements

• B.C. Secondary school graduation, or equivalent, or 19+ years old and out of secondary school for at least one year.
• Minimum score of 50% in English 11 or equivalent; or 70% on Okanagan College Office Administration English entrance test.
• Recommended keyboarding speed of 35 net words per minute.

What You’ll Learn

• Gain knowledge of legal office procedures and the Canadian legal system.
• Develop skills in litigation, conveyancing, family law, and personal injury procedures.
• Understand and apply advanced litigation processes.
• Learn the intricacies of family and personal injury law.
• Gain hands-on experience in a legal office through a practicum.