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The legal major of the Office Assistant program provides the skills you need to work as a legal assistant in today’s competitive market. Gain experience in a variety of software packages to prepare for a challenging career in the legal field. As a graduate of the program, you become adept with technology, understand procedures in a law office, have a basic knowledge of law, and can work in time-sensitive situations.
Faculty: School of Continuing Education | Duration: 12 months full-time (September to June, plus a four-week field placement) | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: Fall (September) | Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Regular admission: Applicants must have a minimum overall average of 60 percent, with no course grade lower than 50 percent, in the following high school courses: ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 Two subjects from Group A, B, C, or D Applicants with nine or more post-secondary level credits must also present a minimum Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Mature admission: Applicants must be Canadian, 20 years or older and have been out of full-time high school for at least one year by the beginning of the intake term. Applicants must have a minimum overall average of 60 percent, with no course grade lower than 50 percent, in the following high school courses: ELA 30-1 or 30-2 with a minimum grade of 60% or equivalent OR Three credits of University Level English, with a minimum grade of C- Applicants with nine or more post-secondary level credits must also present a minimum Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale Previous post-secondary work: Applicants must have successfully completed the following from a recognized institution: A minimum of 24 post-secondary credits with a minimum Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale and must have completed the required core course listed under the mature category.
Domestic applicants: CAD 8,595 a year (2026). 2026/27 full-time tuition as stated in the MacEwan cost estimate sheet; excludes mandatory and program fees, books and supplies. Year 1, 45 credits over three terms. Source
International applicants: CAD 42,345 a year (2026). 2026/27 full-time tuition as stated in the MacEwan cost estimate sheet; excludes mandatory and program fees, books and supplies. Year 1, 45 credits over three terms. Source
Fall intake for certificates. Digital Experience Design (Post-diploma certificate) also has a Spring/Summer intake; Gerontology, Hospice Palliative Care and Behaviour Analysis also have a Winter intake.
All programmes admit new students in the Fall term; some programmes also offer Winter, Spring/Summer intakes. Fall 2026 classes start 2 September 2026 and Winter 2027 classes start 6 January 2027 for programmes with a Winter start.
Fall deadline May 1 for Bridge to Canadian Nursing; March 30 for Emergency Communications and Response; June 30 for Educational Assistant, Office Assistant (Administrative, Legal, Medical), Digital Experience Design (Spring/Summer: March 30), Gerontology, Hospice Palliative Care and Behaviour Analysis (Winter: November 30 for the last three).
Applications open October 1 for Fall, February 1 for Winter and May 1 for Spring/Summer (for the following year). International applicants must apply by May 1 for Fall, October 1 for Winter and January 30 for Spring/Summer unless an earlier closing date is indicated.
Applications are submitted online through ApplyAlberta. The application fee is $110 (2026/27), non-refundable, paid by Amex, Debit MasterCard, MasterCard, Visa or Visa Debit. The admission confirmation deposit is $400 for new domestic students and $1,000 for new international students, applied towards tuition.
Apply through the official page: https://www.macewan.ca/apply-enrol/admissions/application/apply-now/
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MacEwan University, Canada
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MacEwan University, Canada
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MacEwan University, Canada
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MacEwan University, Canada
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MacEwan University, Canada
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MacEwan University, Canada
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MacEwan University, Canada
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