Legal administrative assistant certificate
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An intensive eight-month college program teaching legal document drafting, litigation procedures, corporate law, conveyancing, and BC court systems.
Ways to get this paid for
Government money that can cover this course. Check who qualifies before you pay.
Free adult upgrading
FreeGrade 11 and 12 courses and English classes are free at public colleges and school districts. This covers the Grade 11 and 12 prerequisite courses, not the program itself.
WorkBC training funding
Up to $7,500 tuitionIf you are out of work or underemployed, a WorkBC case manager can approve and pay for this training. Get approval before you pay.
Canada Training Credit
Half your tuition back, up to $5,000 in your lifeFederal tax credit. $250 a year builds up from age 26. Claim it on your tax return.
BC Access Grant
Up to $4,000 a yearFor low and middle income students in full-time programs under two years at public schools. Assessed when you apply through StudentAid BC.
THE ROUTE
How this program works, step by step
Grade 11 to the job. Open any step to see what is inside.
The route (8 steps)
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STEP BY STEP
Step by step
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Step 1 of 8
Grade 11
⏱ 1 school year- General BC secondary school curriculum and coursework at the Grade 11 level.
Step 2 of 8
Grade 12
⏱ 1 school year- High school graduation or mature student status
- English Studies 12. Requirement varies by school (Capilano University, Vancouver Community College, Douglas College, and 1 others). Strictest requirement: C.
Step 3 of 8
What you need to get in
- Computer keyboarding speed of at least 45–50 words per minute with 95% accuracy
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, document formatting, and general office computing
- Public university offering; no official regulator list exists in BC not yet verified
- Keyboarding speed of at least 45 words per minute (wpm) verified by timed testing
- Basic computer proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Step 4 of 8
How to apply
- Apply online via EducationPlannerBC to Capilano University, VCC, or Douglas College
- Submit high school transcripts and complete official keyboarding speed diagnostic test
- Attend program information session or complete department admissions interview
- Confirm seat acceptance and prepare for legal technology course modules
Step 5 of 8
Legal administrative assistant certificate
⏱ 8–12 months- 8 to 12 months (2 to 3 academic semesters) of specialized legal theory and computer lab training
- BC Supreme Court Civil Rules, Notice of Civil Claim, Response to Civil Claim, and Chamber applications
- Corporate legal records: BC Business Corporations Act, incorporations, annual returns, and minute books
- Real estate conveyancing: title searches, mortgage drafting, property transfer tax, and LTSA myLTSA filings
- Estate administration: drafting wills, notices of proposed application for grant, and probate registry submissions
- Supervised 2 to 4-week practicum placement embedded in an active BC law practice
Step 6 of 8
Where to take it
⏱ 4 schools in BC- Capilano University — 8 months (About $5,000 for the whole program)
- Douglas College — 1 year (Tuition not yet verified)
- University of the Fraser Valley — 10 months (Tuition not yet verified)
- Vancouver Community College — 5 months (About $7,200 for the whole program)
Step 7 of 8
Exams and registration after
- College certificate graduation and LTSA digital filing credentials
- Optional transition into Law Society of BC accredited Paralegal Diploma programs
Step 8 of 8
Leads to: Legal Administrative Assistant
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SCHOOLS
Where you can take this(4 schools)
Compare tuitions, campus locations, and delivery formats across approved institutions in British Columbia.
Tuition changes every year. Confirm on the school's page. Last checked 7 September 2026.
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Tuition changes every year. Confirm on the school's page. Last checked 7 September 2026.