Legal Office Procedures

Course code LGAP 1102

Credit 1.5

Length 45.0 hours

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This course introduces the student to the legal profession, including the functions and duties of the legal administrative assistant in BC. Topics covered include: legal terminology, legal office procedures, precedents, preparation of correspondence and basic legal documents, legal recordkeeping and billing, and citations and references to Acts.

This course is part of the Legal Administrative Assistant (Online)Program.

Prerequisites

Course type

This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.

  • Unit 1 – The Legal Profession
  • Unit 2 – Office Duties and Procedures
  • Unit 3 – Client Record Keeping
  • Unit 4 – Legal Correspondence
  • Unit 5 – Legal Instruments and Court Documents

Course schedules

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How to take this course

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Contact us

If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.