Computer Applications for Legal Administrative Assistants

Course code OADM 1140

Credit 2.5

Length 48.0 hours

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This course provides the student with skills to create properly formatted legal correspondence and legal instruments using Microsoft Word; effective file management; invoicing using Microsoft Word or Accounting software; and time management using Microsoft Outlook.

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.

  • Getting started with Moodle, Typing Software, Microsoft 365, Machine Transcription and, if applicable, Accounting Software
  • Formatting Letters, Memos, Agreements and Styles of Cause
  • Conducting Conflict Searches, File Opening & Preparing Statement of Accounts
  • Using Microsoft Outlook in a legal office – calendars, and tasks
  • Combing multiple documents into one file and converting Microsoft Word files to Adobe

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
41853 January 4, 2027
to January 14, 2027
Lecture VCC Downtown Campus See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.

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.