Legal Assistant

Legal Assistants work under the direction of lawyers and provide support to help prepare for meetings, hearings and trials.

If you’re an organized, detail-oriented individual interested in the law, and you’re ready to get into a steady and professional career, training as a Legal Assistant could be an excellent opportunity.

Become a Qualified Legal Office Professional

The Legal Assistant Diploma Program from Bredin College provides the hands-on training, real-world experience and industry support it takes to pursue a rewarding career, without spending years in school.

Classes are led by dedicated instructors. As a student, you’ll train on industry-current software and get up-to-date skills in areas employers look for, including:

• Keyboarding & Introduction to Computers
• Microsoft Office Skills – Outlook, Word Core, Word Expert, Excel Core, and PowerPoint
• Business Writing
• Skills for Success
• Office Procedures
• Customer Relations
• Professional Communication Skills
• Introduction to Canadian Law
• Legal Office Procedures
• Family Law & Procedures
• Criminal Law & Procedures
• Litigation Procedures
• Real Estate
• Wills & Estates
• Credit & Collection Procedures
• Corporate & Commercial Law
• Legal Research & Interview Skills
• Practice Management Software
• Career Strategies
• Practicum Placement