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OADM 1456: Legal Administrative Assistant Practicum
Effective date
September 2025
Department
Legal Administrative Assistant
School
Hospitality, Food Studies and Applied Business
Description
This two-week practicum in a law office or the legal department of a government or business gives students practical experience in applying the knowledge and skills acquired during the program.
Credits
2.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
OADM 1140, OADM 1150, OADM 1160, OADM 1170, OADM 1180, OADM 1190, OADM 1250, OADM 1260, OADM 1270.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Use the knowledge and skills from this program in a legal office setting
- Demonstrate appropriate business-related interpersonal skills
- Attend punctually and consistently
- Demonstrate good attitude and initiative
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 70
Total Hours: 70
Total Hours: 70
Instructional Strategies
Practicum hosts mentor students performing a variety of legal office tasks.
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
S
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Practicum |
100 |
Instructor assesses the student with input from the practicum sponsor |
Course topics
- Legal office operations
- Professional behavior
- Confidentiality
- Effective communication
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.