Location/Delivery Modes & Dates
- Prince Philip Drive - On Campus - September 2026
Proficiency and consistency.
Legal administrative professionals play a vital role in the smooth operations of a legal office. With their specialized knowledge of legal terminology, procedures and documentation, they support lawyers, judges and legal staff and handle sensitive client information. This role requires a high level of discretion and efficiency.
These professionals find opportunities for work in both the public and private sectors, including all levels of government, law firms, provincial and supreme courts, and other government and corporate legal departments. A well-organized and knowledgeable legal administrator can have a significant impact on an office’s productivity by streamlining processes and reducing inefficiencies. They often are the first point of contact for clients and therefore can be the face of the firm, enhancing relationships and the firm’s reputation.
This two-year diploma program is designed to provide you with extensive knowledge of legal terminology, legal writing, court practices and document formatting. You will have the opportunity for hands-on experience through simulation exercises that will build your competence and confidence in the field of legal administration.
You will explore a broad range of legal fields and develop a comprehensive understanding of the Newfoundland and Labrador legal system. The curriculum covers key areas of law including adult and youth criminal matters, civil litigation, incorporation, real estate, wills and estates, and family law. Specialized topics include intellectual property, employment and labour law, tort and contract law, and human rights.
The major components of the program include Legal Document Production, Legal Transcription, Business Law, and Legal Office Management. Related courses include Communications (both oral and written), Bookkeeping, Digital Tools for the Office, and Medical Terminology for the Legal Field.
Through detailed practical simulations and exercises, case studies, and legal research, you will build the foundational knowledge required to support legal professionals across diverse practice areas.
If you feel you can do justice to this rewarding role, you’ve got the grounds to apply!
- Preparation for application of the Conference Board of Canada employability skills for successful entry into the workplace
- Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
- A six-week work placement to apply your skills in Legal Administration
- The median wage in Canada for this profession is $27.47 per hour.[1]
- Employment growth between 2025 – 2027 will lead to a moderate number of new positions. in Newfoundland and Labrador.[2]
- Legal administration professionals often handle high-stakes confidentiality and can be an essential part of the legal process.
Upon successful completion of the Legal Administration program, graduates will be able to:
- Create legal and business documents using extensive knowledge of legal terminology, legal writing, court practices and rules, and document formatting with integrated software at an advanced level for effective communication.
- Apply professional communication, ethical behavior, and office management practices for application in the legal office environment.
- Apply program learning in the legal office environment through experiential learning opportunities for enhanced industry networking.
- Demonstrate application of the Conference Board of Canada employability skills for successful entry into the workplace.
Legal Administration is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). ACBSP is the leading specialized accreditation association for business education supporting, celebrating, and rewarding teaching excellence.
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Eligibility for admission requires the applicant to meet one of the following academic criteria:
1. High School
High School Graduation
2. College Transition Certificate (prior to 2024, students would have completed Comprehensive Arts and Science (CAS) Transition)
3. Adult Basic Education
Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with General College Profile (or Business-Related College Profile or Degree and Technical Profile)
4. Mature Student Requirements
Applicants who do not meet the education prerequisites for this program, must be at least 19 years at the time of application and out of school for at least one year may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Requirements; for more information regarding the Mature Student Requirements please refer to Procedure AC-102-PR Admission.
International Applicants – English Proficiency
All international applicants must meet the College’s English language proficiency requirements for acceptance into our regular programs; for more information regarding the College’s English language proficiency requirements please refer to AC-102-PR, Admission Procedures, Section 5.2 English Proficiency.
COURSES
| CODE |
TITLE |
Hrs/wk |
| Semester 1 |
Cr |
Le |
La |
| AC1100 |
Bookkeeping I |
4 |
3 |
2 |
| CM1100 |
Writing Essentials |
3 |
3 |
1 |
| DM1200 |
Document Production I |
6 |
4 |
6 |
| CP2310 |
Electronic Spreadsheets |
3 |
2 |
2 |
| OF1105 |
Personal and Career Growth |
3 |
2 |
3 |
| |
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|
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| Semester 2 |
|
Cr |
Le |
La |
| AC2100 |
Bookkeeping II |
4 |
3 |
2 |
| CM2110 |
Business Writing Fundamentals |
3 |
3 |
0 |
| EP1110 |
Introduction to Business |
4 |
4 |
0 |
| DM1210 |
Document Production II |
6 |
4 |
6 |
| OF1101 |
Operational Management |
4 |
3 |
2 |
| |
|
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|
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| Semester 3 |
(Intersession) |
Cr |
Le |
La |
| DM1300 |
Transcription |
4 |
3 |
2 |
| OF1305 |
Digital Tools for the Office |
3 |
2 |
2 |
| |
|
|
|
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| The Course and Lab hours per week are based on a 15 week semester. In intersession, the Course and Lab hours will be adjusted to reflect the shorter semester length. Refer to course outline. |
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| Semester 4 |
|
Cr |
Le |
La |
| TM1301 |
Medical Terminology for the Legal Field |
2 |
2 |
0 |
| CM2200 |
Oral Communications |
2 |
2 |
0 |
| DM1311 |
Legal Transcription I |
3 |
2 |
2 |
| DM2220 |
Legal Document Production I |
6 |
4 |
7 |
| LW1100 |
Business Law I |
2 |
2 |
1 |
| OF2505 |
Legal Office Procedures I |
4 |
3 |
2 |
| |
|
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|
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| Semester 5 |
|
Cr |
Le |
La |
| DM2421 |
Legal Transcription II |
3 |
2 |
2 |
| DM3251 |
Legal Document Production II |
6 |
4 |
7 |
| OF2531 |
Legal Office Procedures II |
4 |
3 |
2 |
| OF2700 |
Career Readiness |
2 |
2 |
1 |
| LW1235 |
Business Law II |
2 |
2 |
1 |
| |
|
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|
|
| Semester 6 |
(Intersession II) |
Cr |
Le |
La |
| OJ1910 |
Work Experience - Legal Administration |
0 |
|
6 wks |
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of the diploma program may expect to find employment opportunities in both the public and private sectors, including all levels of government, as well as legal firms, provincial and supreme courts, and other government and corporate legal departments. As well as acquiring skills and knowledge necessary to become effective employees in today’s electronic office, graduates will be knowledgeable in the areas of civil litigation, incorporation, real estate, wills, estates, and family law.
Graduates are trained for the following specific positions:
- Legal Administrative Assistant
- Legal Assistant
- Court Clerk I
- Court Officer I
- Judicial Assistant
- Legal Transcriptionist
- Administrative Officer
PROGRAM TRANSFERABILITY
The Office Administration programs offer exit points after Year 1 and Year 2.
- Students can graduate at the end of Year 1 with an Office Administration Certificate.
- Students graduate at the end of Year 2 with a Legal Administration Diploma
Canadian Students
The confirmation fee is due within two weeks of receipt of your Letter of Acceptance. It is required in order to hold your seat in the program.
Application Fee - $30.00 (per program)
A non-refundable fee required for each application submitted to the College | Application Page
Application fees are only refundable if the program does not go ahead, and the applicant does not want to transfer the application to another program.
Note: The following fee is non-refundable and must be paid within two (2) weeks of receiving your Letter of Acceptance for each program at the College.
Confirmation Fee - $105.00 (per program annually)
A non-refundable annual fee due upon confirming acceptance into each program. This covers registration and student association services and must be paid each academic year.
Academic Audit Fee - $50.00 (once per program)
A one-time fee assessed for auditing academic records during your program.
Technology Fee - $83.00 (per semester)
A semester-based fee to support student access to software, internet, and digital services across all campuses.
| School |
Regular Term
(15 weeks) |
Intersession
(up to 7 weeks) |
Certificate & Diploma Programs:
| Business & Information Technology |
$1,099.00 (per semester) |
$524.00 (per semester) |
| Program Type |
Tuition Fee |
Certificate & Diploma Programs:
| Certificate & Diploma Programs |
$320.00 (per course) |
All student fees must be paid by the date specified in each term. These dates can be found in the Academic Calendar .
- Students receiving Student Aid must present their notification of award on the first day of classes. These students may defer payment until aid is received, at which time fees must be paid in full.
- Students who do not pay fees within the prescribed time may have their registration cancelled.
- Students with outstanding balances are:
- Ineligible for future term registration
- Unable to receive diplomas, transcripts, or grade reports
- Denied access to online grades until the balance is paid in full
It is the student's responsibility to clear all balances and contact their campus Student Services office with any account inquiries.
Additional Notes
- If the College cancels a program, all tuition and fees will be fully refunded.
- Out-of-sequence students registering or withdrawing mid-term will be charged on a pro-rated basis.
- Students taking additional courses beyond a standard load must pay for each extra course.
- Senior citizens (60+) receive a 50% discount on confirmation fees and tuition.
- Students auditing a course must pay:
- 50% of tuition
- 100% of any applicable technology fees
International Students
A fee, which is applied toward program tuition and compulsory fees and includes a deposit fee, is due within two weeks of receipt of your Letter of Acceptance.
Application Fee - $100.00 (per program)
A non-refundable fee required for each application submitted to the College | Application Page
Note: The following fees are non-refundable and must be paid within two (2) weeks of receiving your Letter of Acceptance for each program at the College.
Confirmation Fee - $105.00 (per program annually)
A non-refundable annual fee due upon confirming acceptance into each program. This covers registration and student association services and must be paid each academic year.
Deposit Fee - $1,500.00 (Included in First Semester Tuition)
A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit required to secure your seat. Included in first semester tuition.
Academic Audit Fee - $50.00 (once per program)
A one-time fee assessed for auditing academic records during your program.
Technology Fee - $83.00 (per semester)
A semester-based fee to support student access to software, internet, and digital services across all campuses.
| School |
Regular Term
(15 weeks) |
Intersession
(up to 7 weeks) |
| Business & Information Technology |
$4,484.00 (per semester) |
$2,243.00 (per semester) |
| Program Type |
Tuition Fee |
Certificate & Diploma Programs:
| Certificate & Diploma Programs |
$1,046.00 (per course) |
The document below provides a summary of estimated program costs for international students applying to the 2026–2027 academic year.
Please note that all amounts are approximate and subject to change without notice. These costs apply only to international applicants.
If applying online, the application fee must be paid via credit card during the submission of your application to College of the North Atlantic.
College of the North Atlantic has partnered with PayMyTuition for all international tuition payments. All tuition payments, unless otherwise noted, can be paid via PayMyTuition.
- Payments can be made from any bank, in any country, and in any currency.
- Offers better than bank exchange rates.
- Fast, secure, and cost-effective.
Please note that you can only use PayMyTuition once you have been assigned a CNA student number.
All student fees must be paid by the date specified in each term. These dates can be found in the Academic Calendar .
- Students receiving Student Aid must present their notification of award on the first day of classes. These students may defer payment until aid is received, at which time fees must be paid in full.
- Students who do not pay fees within the prescribed time may have their registration cancelled.
- Students with outstanding balances are:
- Ineligible for future term registration
- Unable to receive diplomas, transcripts, or grade reports
- Denied access to online grades until the balance is paid in full
It is the student's responsibility to clear all balances and contact their campus Student Services office with any account inquiries.
Additional Notes
- If the College cancels a program, all tuition and fees will be fully refunded.
- Out-of-sequence students registering or withdrawing mid-term will be charged on a pro-rated basis.
- Students taking additional courses beyond a standard load must pay for each extra course.
- Senior citizens (60+) receive a 50% discount on confirmation fees and tuition.
- Students auditing a course must pay:
- 50% of tuition
- 100% of any applicable technology fees