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Professional Legal Assistant

The Professional Legal Assistant (PLA) program provides students with the fundamental theoretical and practical aspects of the legal profession, ranging from the structure of federal and provincial laws to hands-on processes for preparing legal documents and more. Sundance College’s program includes a 5 week practical work experience in a lawyer’s office, legal department or other appropriate legal setting.

Career Opportunities

  • Legal Assistant
  • Legal Secretary
  • Legal Receptionist
  • Administrative Professional
  • Office Coordinator
  • Executive Assistant
  • Law Clerk

Career Knowledge & Skills: Areas of Focus

  • Legal Office Procedures
  • Real Estate Law & Conveyancing
  • Civil Law
  • Commercial Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Criminal Law
  • Family Law
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Software
  • Energy Industry Fundamentals
  • Legal Issues in Renewables & Sustainability
  • Energy Management Principles
  • Business Communications
  • MicroSoft Office Computer Skills
  • Becoming A Master Student
  • Career Management
  • Practicum – hands-on job experience with an employer
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* All student funding, whether made available privately or through various government branches, is only approved to those who qualify, by the original source of funding. There are many criteria that each candidate must meet to be approved. Schools can only inform you of what may be available.