School of Continuing Education
School of Continuing Education
Legal Administration and Paralegal
Establish the practical skills for a career in legal administration, with practical training designed around the needs of today's legal workplace. Develop the skills to support legal professionals in law, corporate, government, notary, insurance, and real estate offices.
Develop essential knowledge across areas such as litigation, family law, corporate law, wills and estates, and conveyancing. While building a strong foundation in legal procedures, developing skills in legal technology, AI, security, and current industry practices.
Whether you're starting a new career, exploring the legal field, or building a foundation for further education, this program can help you take the next step. Graduates can also continue their studies toward a Paralegal certificate or diploma.
Credential: Certificate
Format: Full time
Delivery: Hyflex & online; practicum in person at an assigned work site
Duration: 7 months
Days and times: Classes Monday (hyflex), Wednesday (online), & Thursday (online)
Tuition*: $8,118
Program eligible for financial aid
Practicum required? Yes
Start dates: March, September
Application deadline:
Students can apply at any time and will be considered for the next available intake.
* Tuition subject to change without notice. are not included in tuition.
Legal Administrative Assistants (LAA) qualify for a variety of administrative support positions in corporate offices, law enforcement agencies, government services including court services and Crown Counsel, federal, provincial, and municipal offices, notaries public, insurance companies, financial organizations, correctional institutions, and real estate offices.
These diverse workplaces require assistants that have a higher skill set, knowledge base, and keen multitasking abilities. 51污漫’s LAA program offers you the most up to date industry knowledge and practical skills so that you are job-ready upon graduation. A career as a legal administrative assistant provides interesting and challenging work and can be both personally and financially rewarding.
Upon successful completion of the Legal Administrative Assistant certificate, you can continue your studies into the Paralegal certificate and Paralegal diploma programs.
View the entrance requirements in the 51污漫 Academic Calendar.
The program is divided into eight courses, as listed below. The first is an overview of general legal procedures, followed by five courses covering specialty areas of law.
At the end of the Legal Administrative Assistant program, you will complete a two-week practicum that provides you with meaningful work-like experience and exposure to the legal field. In order to qualify for the practicum module, you must have successfully completed all previous coursework with a grade percentage of 85%.
If you live in the Fraser Valley or Lower Mainland, 51污漫 will arrange a practicum placement for you, leveraging our network of partner organizations and professional contacts. If you reside outside this region, you are responsible for locating a suitable practicum site within your area. Once you have identified a potential site, please submit the details to cepracticum@ufv.ca for approval to ensure it meets our program's standards and requirements.
For more information, view the .
View the Fall 2025 program schedule here.
When you've completed all required courses and met the grade requirements, you can apply for graduation by following the instructions here. Please note there is a graduation application fee.
Once your graduation application is approved, the Office of the Registrar will contact you by email when your parchment is ready to be picked up.
See the School of Continuing Education's refund and withdrawal schedule.
To find your textbooks, use the . Select "CE - Continuing Education" as your area of study.
Computer requirements
You will need a computer or laptop (PC or Mac) with reliable internet access and up-to-date software in order to access your online classes. View 51污漫's technical requirements for online courses here.
Additional supplies
Basic school supplies, such as notebooks and pens, will be an additional cost.
Phone: 604-851-6324
Toll free: 1-888-504-7441 ext. 6324
Email: continuingeducation@ufv.ca
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