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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
Not Sure Where to Start?
Choosing a school or program can feel overwhelming, especially when funding details, eligibility, and timelines may depend on your personal situation.
A good first step is to identify the type of training you’re interested in, then connect with schools that can explain program options, admissions steps, and available support.
Use the search tool to begin narrowing your options based on your goals.
*All student funding, whether made available privately or through various government branches, is only approved to those who qualify, by the original source of funding. There are many criteria that each candidate must meet to be approved. Schools can only inform you of what may be available.