College Diploma – Legal Assistant

The Legal Assistant 2-year diploma program equips students with specialized legal administrative skills under the instruction of lawyers and former legal assistants, preparing them to support legal practices across various legal areas.

• Core Areas of Law: Substantive courses cover terminology and practical tasks in corporate law, real estate law, family law, criminal law, and more (e.g., preparing separation agreements, criminal law files, and corporate minute books).

• Capstone & Practicum: Features a capstone course simulating a real law office environment to integrate legal assistant knowledge, followed by a 1-month practicum placement with prospective employers.

• Job Insights:

  • Canada: Average salary of $55,634/yr (Range: $40K – $80K) | 957 jobs advertised (July 2026).

  • Alberta: Average salary of $59,093/yr (Range: $44K – $85K) | 146 jobs advertised (July 2026).

Academic Background:

• Minimum Level of Education Completed: Grade 12 / High School

• Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Language Requirements:

• Minimum Language Test Scores: IELTS 6.0 | TOEFL 80.0 | PTE 53.0 | Duolingo 115

• Conditional Admission: Available by completing English courses prior to the academic program if valid test scores are not yet provided.

PGWP Ineligibility: This program is NOT eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). The PGWP Program enables graduates to gain valuable Canadian work experience based on fields corresponding to long-term occupational shortages.

IRCC Disclaimer: The final decision on PGWP approval rests solely with Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Students are advised to check eligibility criteria on the official IRCC website.

General Admission Note: Program requirements serve only as a guide and do not guarantee admission. Valid language test results are required for direct admission before receiving a final offer letter.