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Program description - September 2027
Start your legal career with Conestoga's Office Administration - Legal diploma.
Are you organized, detail-oriented and interested in the legal field? Conestoga's Office Administration - Legal diploma program is a great choice for high school graduates who want to build a career supporting lawyers, paralegals and legal teams.
In just two years, you'll gain the specialized skills needed to work in law firms, corporate legal departments, government offices and more. You'll start by building a strong foundation in office administration, communication and legal procedures. In your second year, you'll dive deeper into areas such as family law, real estate, litigation, wills and estates, corporate law and immigration law.
With hands-on training in legal software and a 90-hour work placement, you'll graduate ready to step into the legal workforce with confidence.
What you'll learn
- Legal terminology, documentation and procedures across multiple areas of law
- Office administration, client file management and legal accounting
- Use of specialized legal software and current office technologies
- Critical thinking, organization and problem-solving in legal settings
- Real-world experience through a 90-hour legal work placement
Interested in taking this program part time?
See our Office Administration - Legal part-time program for more information.
Program details
Estimated tuition & fees
Tuition and fee details for programs starting September 2027 and later will be available Spring 2027. Listed below are the tuition and fee details for the 2026-2027 academic year (September 2026 to August 2027) for your selected intake. Books and supplies may be additional.
Tuition and fee details for terms starting September 2027 and later will be available Spring 2027.
2 Terms
Canadian
International
Canadian fee details
| Description | Fall 2026 | Winter 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time Program Tuition | $1374.96 | $1374.96 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Capital Development Fee | $84.22 | $84.22 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $390.00 | - |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $35.00 | - |
| CSI UPass Fee | $131.14 | $131.14 |
| *eText Fee | $496.00 | $596.00 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| Student Services | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Student Spaces 2 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $75.00 | - |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $3111.32 | $2711.32 |
| Year Total | $5822.64 |
*The fee listed is for the current academic term and is subject to change. Confirmed costs will appear on your registration invoice. For the most up-to-date eText and course materials pricing, please refer to your personalized booklist.
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Program device & software requirements
This program requires you to have a device that meets certain specifications. For most students, this cost is in addition to the tuition & fees listed above.
Financial assistance
Awards & scholarships
Student Financial Services awarded more than 400 awards, scholarships and bursaries last year.
Delivery sequence - September 2027 - Kitchener – Doon
| FALL | WINTER | SPRING |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Class | Break |
| Class | Class |