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    Red Deer Polytechnic

    Legal Assistant Diploma

    CanadaTaught in EnglishOpen to international students

    Why students choose Red Deer Polytechnic

    • Offers programs aligned with the 2024 PGWP updates
    • Provides support through the International Admissions team
    • Has a dedicated housing option for international students
    • Offers virtual tours and personalized appointments
    • Supports international students with immigration information

    About Legal Assistant Diploma

    For Legal Assistant Diploma, tuition is International students pay $17,024 for Year 1 and $17,556 for Year 2, based on recommended course load..

    This programme prepares students for roles as legal assistants in law firms, courts, and corporate legal departments. Students learn to draft legal documents and manage case files under supervision. Training covers key areas of Canadian law including family, criminal, real estate, and corporate law. Practical skills are developed through coursework and a 5-week practicum.

    Focus areas include Family Law, Criminal Law, Real Estate, Estate Planning, Corporate Law, Civil Litigation.

    2 years, 24 courses plus a 5-week practicum, full-time or part-time.

    Graduates work as legal assistants in law firms, courts, corporate legal departments, and government agencies.

    High school diploma with 50% in ELA 30-1 or 65% in ELA 30-2, or Accuplacer with minimum scores of 250 in Reading and Writing, and 5 on the essay. English proficiency required for non-native speakers.

    On-campus, full-time or part-time, 2 years.

    About Red Deer Polytechnic

    Red Deer Polytechnic prepares students for careers in skilled trades, health sciences, business, and technology through hands-on programs that connect directly with industry needs. The institution emphasizes practical training and real-world experience, supporting graduates in entering the workforce with relevant skills. International students gain access to applied learning environments and career-focused education in a supportive academic community.

    Planning the visa? Canada student visa: cost, requirements and processing time (from $175 all-in)

    English Test Requirement

    IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band below 5.5, TOEFL iBT 83, Duolingo English Test 115-125, CAEL 60 with at least 55 in each band, MET 61 with at least 58 in each band, PTE 59 with at least 56 in each band, Oxford ELLT 7 overall, or ILAC Level 3.2 or 3.3 with 70% or higher.

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