Legal Administrative Studies: Certificate

Description

The Legal Administrative Studies certificate provides students with training in general and specialized administrative support procedures which are utilized in today's legal offices. It is a full-time program with two terms of study starting in September. Subjects covered include general office procedures, wills and estates, corporate records, civil litigation, family law, and conveyancing. In addition, students will become knowledgeable in word processing skills.

Admission Requirements

In addition to the Faculty's Admission Requirements, which consist of KPU's undergraduate English Proficiency Requirement, the following program admission requirements apply:

Basic keyboarding skills are also recommended.

Curricular Requirements

Semester 1 (Fall)

All of:
	LGLA 1202	Legal Office Procedures – Corporate Law	3 credits
	LGLA 1205	Legal Office Procedures – Litigation	3 credits
	LGLA 1125	Legal Procedure and Research	3 credits
	LGLA 1145	Word Processing	3 credits
One of:
	LGLA 1155	Business Communications	3 credits
	CMNS 1140	Introduction to Professional Communication	3 credits

Semester 2 (Spring)

All of:
	LGLA 1115	Bookkeeping Basics	3 credits
	LGLA 1135	Legal Administrative Computer Applications	3 credits
	LGLA 1203	Legal Office Procedures – Conveyancing	3 credits
	LGLA 1204	Legal Office Procedures – Wills & Estates	3 credits
	LGLA 1206	Legal Office Procedures – Family Law	3 credits
	LGLA 1399	Legal Assistant Work Experience/Project	3 credits

Credential Awarded

Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to receive a Certificate in Legal Administrative Studies.

At a Glance

School of Business

kpu.ca/business

Program Type:

Undergraduate

Credential Granted:

Certificate

Offered At:

Surrey

Start Date(s):

September

Intake Type:

Limited intake

Format:

Full-time

Minimum Credits Required:

Instructional Cycle:

Semester-based

Curriculum Effective Date:

01-Sep-2017

Applying to KPU:

Last Updated: 14-Jun-2017