Requirements
Legal Office Assistant
Admission Requirements
- submit proof of a letter grade of "C+" or higher in English 12 or English 12 First Peoples; or a "C" or higher in ENGL 092 and ENGL 094; or ENGL 092 and ENGL 096; or ENGL 103 and ENGL 104; or ENGL 103 and ENGL 106; or ENGL 140; or ELD 092 and 094; or ELD 097; or assessment;
- submit proof of a letter grade of "C" or higher in Principles of Math 10, or Applications of Math 11, or Foundations of Math and Pre-calculus 10, or a "C+" of higher in MATH 034; or assessment.
- proof of touch keyboarding speed of 35 words per minute with five or fewer errors (Camosun College assessment required*).
If you’re missing some prerequisites, don’t worry! Alternative secondary school prerequisites and general upgrading are available right here at Camosun College. There are many options for you to consider:
*Speed and technique requirements must have been assessed by Camosun College not more than 12 months prior to the start of the Legal Office Assistant program. The School of Business offers keyboarding speed assessments through Continuing Education for a fee of $25.
- Recommended: Fluent spoken English.
- Computer familiarity prior to beginning the program is helpful. Courses require out-of-class work on a computer; home access to a computer is helpful but not required. Computer labs are available seven days a week.
Completion Requirements
In order to qualify for a Certificate in Legal Office Assistant, students must successfully complete all required program courses and electives, achieve an overall cumulative GPA of at least 2.0, and demonstrate a keyboarding speed of at least 60 wpm with 5 or fewer errors.
