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Diploma Summary

The Legal Assistant Diploma Program at ABM College in Calgary prepares students to enter any legal, corporate, or judicial setting and provide excellent legal assistance and administrative support. Students learn industry rules and regulations, proper spelling, grammar and writing, transcription techniques, legal document review and preparation, file system and information management, workflow schedule and deadline management, as well as relevant computer software to effectively manage correspondence, documents, databases and more. Students end with a 4-week practicum placement to translate their education into real work experience.

Legal Assistant Course combines a solid foundation of office skills with an emphasis on how those skills are used in law offices. In addition to this, our Legal Assistant Diploma program in Calgary introduces the different areas of specialization in legal practice. These include corporate and business law, criminal law, family law, civil litigation, real estate law, and wills and estate law.

Legal Assistant

Course Highlights

Study general procedures, accounting, and communication which are foundational to any legal practice.

Learn Commercial Law which covers contracts, consumer protection, and employment law.

Explore Criminal Law definitions, offences, defenses, arrest procedures, constitutional rights, and rehabilitation.

Gain an understanding of Family Law and Estate Planning through marriage, separation, divorce, common law, child support, wills, healthcare directives, and more.

Understand the intricacies of Intellectual Property Law including copyrights, trademarks, patents, and industrial design.

Career Opportunities

Legal Assistant

Legal Department Advisor

Law / Judicial Clerk

Legal Secretary

Court Clerk

Salary Range

Legal Assistant Course Curriculum

This course gives students an understanding of the following topics: file management (opening maintenance and closing), legal accounting (general and trust accounting), general correspondence, communications with the Law Society of Alberta, distinguishing paralegals and legal assistants, client interviewing and information gathering, responding to complaints and emergencies and confidentiality and ethics.

Admissions Requirements

Legal Assistant Diploma Information Kit

This kit includes important details on the Legal Assistant Diploma program at ABM College.

Legal Assistant Information Kit

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Student Recommendations of ABM College

I loved every minute of going to ABM College, I felt they prepared me so well for my course and for what's to come after graduation. I could not be happier with my education and now my successful career as a Health Care Aide.

Kelly Reis, Alberta
ABM College helped me to pursue my dream job. At first, I was hesitant because I thought doing classes online is not so easy. But they have flexible hours to attend so working students can choose a time to work with your schedule. All instructors are very approachable and staff are very accommodating. A great school that I will not forget.

Bhing Sayson-Cuadra, Saskatchewan
Deborah Cheesman
I studied the Diploma program in Business Administration and graduated May 2022. The teachers I had were all amazing! They are very good at what they do and help us as much as they can. They share their knowledge and experiences and help the students in every way.

Emma Rose Lontoc, Alberta
Erlinda Harn
I studied Medical Office Assistant & Unit Clerk at ABM College. The decision was difficult for me in my 40’s with kids and work, but I had great experience with online lessons. Thanks to my Instructors for always supporting and helping me. A good decision to study at ABM College.

Rafaela Goyena, Alberta
Ian Morales
Being a student of theMedical Office Assistant and Unit Clerkprogram was a great platform to change my career in the medical field. As I finished my studies, a lot of opportunities opened up to me to work as a unit clerk in the Saskatchewan Health Region.

Cheryle Pascua, Saskatchewan
Highly recommend it for professionals who need to upgrade their skills. I took the Digital Marketing Diploma and really liked it. It helped me increase my skills and build up my confidence. Teachers and staff were all very kind and helpful.

Marlene Rados, Alberta