legal assistant diploma

qualify to work in law firms, corporate legal departments, and government agencies
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Flexible, Career-Ready Training

Herzing’s Legal Assistant program is practical, fast, and flexible. Learn the skills you need to get hired while fitting courses around your busy schedule.

  • Over 60-year track record helping students train for new careers.
  • Career-focused curriculum. We work closely with local employers to ensure every program teaches today’s most in-demand skills.
  • Experienced instructors who genuinely care about your success. Our instructors have years of professional experience in their program area.
  • Career support to find your first job after graduation. Herzing offers a wide range of career support services, including resume development, interview coaching, and job search assistance.
  • Flexible and affordable. Our Educational Funding team works with students to determine the best funding options available to you. 

Program Details

9 months

Learning Format: Online 

Internship 

4-week internship at a local company. Kick-start your career with real work experience. 

 

 

Admissions Requirements

  • Minimum of a Canadian high school grade 12 or equivalent, or a mature student.
  • Pass an entrance test administered by Herzing College.
  • Be interviewed in detail regarding interest in the field.
  • Note: admission to some programs may include additional requirements.

WHAT IS A LEGAL ASSISTANT?

Legal assistants provide administrative support to lawyers and help law offices run smoothly. They perform many tasks, from answering phones and scheduling appointments to preparing legal documents and helping lawyers get ready for trial.

Typical responsibilities include:

  • Scheduling appointments, meetings, and conferences for lawyers
  • Setting up and maintaining client files
  • Proofreading and editing documents
  • Transcribing documents
  • Preparing legal documents such as wills, affidavits, deeds, briefs, and real estate contracts
  • Conducting legal research
  • Answering phones and responding to emails
  • Attending court
  • Attending meetings to take notes and dictation
  • Processing client billing

Career-focused

We work closely with local employers to ensure every program teaches today’s most in demand skills.

Herzing Open Education Program (HOEP)

Limit your tuition, not your education with our unique HOEP benefit.

Take another course or program after you graduate, tuition-free! (some conditions apply). 

Career Options

  • Corporate Legal Assistant
  • Legal Secretary
  • Real Estate Secretary
  • Legal Assistant
  • Legal Assistant - Criminal Law
  • Litigation Legal Assistant
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Canadian Campus Locations


  • Toronto, Ottawa, Cambridge ON
  • Montreal QC 
  • Winnipeg MB 
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This program is registered at and delivered by Herzing College Winnipeg.
Information is subject to change. Some conditions apply.

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