These are mandatory and all come with course.
These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.
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| Fall-September 04-August-2023 | 2023-08-04 |
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| Winter-January 25-November-2023 | 2023-11-25 |
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| Fall-September 04-August-2024 | 2024-08-04 |
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| Winter-January 25-November-2024 | 2024-11-25 |
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Get ready to take on a key role in a law office, a corporate legal department, or the judicial system.
Legal assistants have superior computer skills, excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills, effective time management, prioritization, and an understanding of confidentiality.
Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential in this position.
The Legal Assistant Capstone course brings theory and practices together in a law office simulation.
The expected keyboarding speed at the end of this program is 60 words per minute.
This is a two-year (four-term) diploma program at Bow Valley College.
If you started your program prior to Fall 2022, an optional field placement would be offered until (and including) Fall 2023.
Optional field placement is a non-credit, unpaid 6-week field placement at the end of your program.
To be eligible for optional field placement, you must finish your coursework and complete all pre-placement requirements.
$12,579
| Cost of living | 1 person | $8,172 |
| Accommodation | 1 bed room | 0 |
| Tuition | 1 person | $12,579 |
Duolingo Score: 95 - 100
The International English Language Learning program offers five levels. Each level costs approximately $4,959 per semester.
Your initial level placement can be determined by submitting a valid English language proficiency exam result (IELTS Academic, Duolingo, TOEFL, or Pearson PTE).
The level placement will be based on the lowest band score of the official English proficiency exam result.
Students who successfully complete Academic English 2 with a grade of “B-” or higher meet the language proficiency requirements for most Bow Valley College, SAIT, and other post-secondary programs.
| Level | IELTS Academic | Duolingo | Pearson PTE A | TOEFL iBT |
International ELL Preparation 400 hours over 15-week term | 3.5 | 45-50 | 24-25 | 24-25 |
International ELL 1 400 hours over 15-week term | 4.0 | 55-60 | 26-29 | 26-31 |
Transition to Academic English (TAE) 400 hours over a 15-week term | 4.5 | 65-70 | 30-35 | 32-43 |
Academic English 1 (AE1) 400 hours over 15-week term | 5.0 | 75-80 | 36-41 | 53 |
Academic English 2 (AE2) 400 hours over 15-week term | 5.5 | 85-90 | 42-50 | 71 |
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Successful completion of the General Educational Development test (GED) that consists of five tests with a minimum score in the following sections:
Or
Note: A minimum keyboarding speed of 25 words per minute is strongly recommended.
Note: Some practicum agencies and field placements may require a Police Information Check.
Complete or upgrade the high school courses you need to enter post-secondary education. Bow Valley College offers accredited Alberta Education high-school courses and flexible learning options to help you quickly reach your goals.
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