Acquire the skills and knowledge to work with legal documents relating to corporate law, conveyancing, litigation, family law, wills, and estates.
This program is five months (21 weeks) in length. Students must complete this program within three years.
Successful completion of the Vancouver Community College Administrative Assistant Program or equivalent program completed in the English language; OR
Minimum of one year’s administrative assistant experience using MS Word, as demonstrated by the applicant’s resume (with confirmation from an employer, if requested), and the following:
OR
English Language Proficiency at an English 12 level
Classes are generally held on Monday to Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., except during the practicum when students work Monday through Friday for the hours assigned by the practicum host.
Prior learning assessment and recognition is not available for this program.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| OADM 1450 | Legal Office Procedures | 3 |
| OADM 1452 | Corporate Law | 3 |
| OADM 1451 | Conveyancing | 4 |
| OADM 1454 | Litigation | 4 |
| OADM 1453 | Family Law | 2 |
| OADM 1455 | Wills and Estates | 2 |
| OADM 1460 | Speed and Accuracy Development | 1 |
| OADM 1456 | Practicum | 2 |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
This guide is intended as a general guideline only. The College reserves the right to make changes as appropriate.
* 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.
Tuition deposits are payable usually within three weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.
Tuition Deposit: 11800 (10000 non-refundable).
Tution deposits are payable usually within two (2) weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.
| Tuition Deposit |
11800 (10000 non-refundable) Tution deposits are payable usually within two (2) weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued. |
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| Fee description | Fee Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | 145 | |
| Tuition Tuition | 11061 |
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| Student union | 71 | |
| College initiative | 64 | |
| Materials | 0 | not including textbooks |
| Campus resource | 111 | |
| Laundry | 0 | |
| Tools (deposit) | 0 | |
| Coverall (deposit) | 0 | |
| Uniform (deposit) | 0 | |
| Medical and Dental | 0 | |
| Temporary Medical Insurance | 149 | |
| U-PASS | 230 | |
| Graduation | 45 | |
| Program-specific extra fees | 0 | |
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* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable.
Fees listed are for international students. For domestic programs, visit vcc.ca.
Any refunds are issued according to VCC's international refund policy.
Please note that even though the program is 5 months, a valid study permit is required as there is a mandatory practicum placement in the program which would require both a study permit and a co-op work permit.
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